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Jackson, Wyoming

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

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Report says do no harm in Karns

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Consultant advises delicate development, town to create a plan for the property. By Cody Cottier

“The crazy thing is the lanes were completely booked and no one saw or stopped it,” Miller later told police. The three men were starting to pass out on the couches at their bowling lane, Miller said. When she approached them the tallest of the three pushed her up against a table. “He pushed his finger into my nipple as hard as he could and then cupped my breast and took his other hand and started rubbing it all over my body,” Miller told police, as documented in law enforcement body camera footage obtained by the News&Guide. “I was continually pushing him away, and he kept trying to come back and do it until his brother was like, ‘I don’t think she actually wants you to touch her.’” Miller asked for help from male co-workers, who asked the men to leave.

A long-awaited environmental study urges officials to tread lightly in developing a park in Karns Meadow, saying it could easily upset an ecosystem already hemmed in and strained by human activity. The analysis argues for a more strategic and carefully considered approach to managing the 42-acre swath of wetlands along Flat Creek and surrounded by Jackson. Though the report doesn’t dismiss the prospect of building a park, it does address key features with great caution. “The gains to our community may be outweighed by the impacts to wildlife habitat,” states the analysis, which was produced by Jacksonbased environmental consultant EcoConnect. If elected officials take that judgment to heart, it could mean the property will not fulfill the vision Pete Karns had in mind when he sold it to the town with conservation easements in 2003. He made clear that he hoped to strike a balance between the interests of Jackson’s human and animal residents. “My family wants wildlife to thrive,” he wrote in a News&Guide guest shot in January 2018. “We want this great community to thrive; and we want the Karns Meadow to be used by the people of Jackson and not just the wildlife who live there.”

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The Broncs line up to run a play during their BroncBash scrimmage last week at William T. McIntosh Stadium. See the Sports section for a preview of the Broncs’ season, which kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday night against Teton High School at the Broncs’ home stadium.

Groping victim feels let down by cops, prosecutors, courts A man pleaded guilty to ‘breach of peace’ after a woman said he groped her breast, a crime some say constitutes ‘sexual battery.’ By Emily Mieure and Allie Gross The drunk and disruptive customers needed to leave. That’s what propelled general manager Jillian Miller to head toward the far corner lanes at Hole Bowl, preparing to confront the men. It was a busy night at the restaurant and bowling alley on Dec. 14, 2018, with large groups of people bowling at every lane.

Land Trust founder Hocker was ‘hardy and plucky’ Ardent conservationist helped weave the fabric of protected private land that saved special places. By Mike Koshmrl A city girl and widowed middle-aged mother named Jean Hocker came to Jackson Hole some 43 years ago for the love of a man. But in no time it was the valley that

captured her heart — setting Hocker on the path for a distinguished career in land preservation that eventually led her away. Early in her 11-year Teton County tenure, along with Story Clark, she founded the Jackson Hole Land Trust, an institution that’s responsible for rural character and open viewscapes that persist today through much of Jackson Hole. Jean’s husband, former Sierra Club volunteer Phil Hocker, recalled how his wife overcame their last name, which smelled in that day of his sometimes-

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thorny brand of environmental activism. She got the Land Trust off the ground with “guts and determination,” he said. “It was Jean going and meeting with ranchers in their own kitchen,” Phil Hocker said of his late wife, “and talking with them, hearing their fears and gaining their trust.” “You can’t imagine a better person to do that,” he said. Jean Hocker, 79, died Saturday in Arlington, Virginia, with her family at her side. It was an unexpected bout of

Bad nanny gets 18-month timeout Women drink a toast to suffrage County is running out of planners

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cancer diagnosed in March that took her away, and she “wasn’t ready to go,” though she did so peacefully, Phil Hocker said. Longtime resident Hank Phibbs didn’t downplay praise for a departed friend: “Jean was a gentle, very fierce and compassionate warrior in the mold of Mardy Murie. “That’s the best thing I can say about anybody,” he said. Phibbs’ wife, Leslie Peterson, recalled that Hocker, along with Clark, assem-

Family mourns man lost in river Astoria’s hot water is about to flow Council still idling on paid parking

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When their 15-month-old son’s behavior went from happy and easygoing to scared and irritable, a Jackson couple decided to investigate the only recent change in his life: the new nanny. The parents ordered “nanny cams” in early February to surreptitiously record the interactions of Sandy Olvera with their son. “Within the first few minutes [my husband] discovered that she backhanded him to the face while they were sitting on the floor playing with toys,” the mother said in her victim impact statement. “We immediately reported it to police.” Mild bruising was discovered on the boy’s face and noted in the police report. “Later that night I reviewed the rest of the video footage from the living room camera and discovered seven other incidents of rough handling and abuse,” the mother said. “Later the sheriff ’s office discovered one other incident from the kitchen camera — for a total of nine in a five-hour period.” Olvera, a former infant teacher at the Children’s Learning Center, was referred to the family from Jackson Hole Nannies, a company that does background checks on potential babysitters. “They vouched for her,” the mother told Judge James Radda. Police arrested Olvera in February and charged her with felony child abuse. After reviewing the case the Teton County Prosecutor’s Office amended the charges down to misdemeanor battery. On Friday during her sentencing, and in front of a packed courtroom in Teton County Circuit Court, Olvera, 21, pleaded no contest to three counts of unlawful contact. “Sandy is very remorseful,” Olvera’s attorney Chris Leigh told the court. “She has tried to comprehend the suffering the child has gone through. She can only apologize and work toward being a responsible adult.” Teton County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Clark Allan played the videos in court. The first one shows Olvera sitting on the floor of the living room with the boy. The boy plays with blocks while Olvera looks at her cellphone and then slaps his arm.

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Other videos show her slapping his back, the back of his head and his face. In the most violent video Olvera takes the boy’s hand and hits his own face with it and then proceeds to shake him by the arm. “Taken alone they are certainly not good,” Allan said. “But think about it going on day after day and week after week. This was over a long period of time.” When their son was 11 months old the parents hired Olvera to watch him part time to relieve grandparents of full-time child care duties. Five months went by before they discovered Olvera was getting physical with their child. The abuse has made him fearful and self-destructive, his parents said. “Every day my son experiences some kind of hell,” the father told the court. “He is reliving the terror and pain that Sandy Olvera put him through.” The mother held up a tiny onesie in court to show Judge Radda. “He’s no bigger than this,” she said. They have video of only one day and said they are tormented by what might have happened in the other five months when Olvera was watching him three days a week. “There are so many unanswered questions to which we’ve gotten no answers,” the boy’s mother told the court. Leigh, Olvera’s attorney, said his client suffers from anxiety and depression and voluntarily enrolled in counseling in March. “Sandy experienced physical and verbal abuse throughout her childhood and witnessed domestic violence in the household,” Leigh said. “It doesn’t discount her See Nanny on 22A

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Labor Day closures Monday will include banks, post offices, private schools and government offices. However, the Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Teton County Library and county offices will be closed. The recycling center and Trash Transfer Station will be closed Monday, but outdoor recy-

cling bins will be available. START is running only a few commuter lines. One Star Valley bus will depart from Etna at 6:25 a.m. and return from Jackson at 5 p.m. One Teton Valley, Idaho, bus will depart from Driggs at 7 a.m. and return from Jackson at 5:05 p.m. All other service will continue on the regular schedule. Teton Media Works, this paper’s parent company, will be open during regular business hours.

Corrections and Clarifications • A photo caption in last week’s “Chef Notes” column in the Scene section incorrectly stated the name of Wild Flour Bakery, which is owned by Michelle Metzger. Our news reporting mission is to be objective and accurate. Readers are encouraged to alert the editor to an error by email, editor@jhnewsandguide.com, or by calling 732-7071. We commit to correcting errors fully and promptly in the next published edition.

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Toasting to suffrage anniversary People raise glasses of sparkling grape juice to commemorate 99th year of women’s right to vote.

this week Citizen scientists As Nature Mapping Jackson Hole celebrates 10 years it looks to shape the Jackson Hole of tomorrow with the data its citizen scientists are collecting today. See Valley cover.

By Allie Gross

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Pouring Dixie cups of sparkling Welch’s grape juice, Teton County commission chair Natalia Macker said she’s probably going to throw a party celebrating women’s suffrage every year. “We’re gonna have a real big party next year when she’s 100,” Macker said. The grape juice was a callback to the years of prohibition, when on Aug. 26, 1920, the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution was adopted, granting women the right to vote. Macker was a host of a “Toast to Tenacity” event at Snow King celebrating the 99th anniversary. BRADLY J. BONER / NEWS&GUIDE About 30 or so Teton County resi- Natalia Macker and Jen Simon visit at Phil Baux Park before making a toast dents, mostly women, showed up at marking 99 years since the adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Phil Baux Park — or Phronia Baux Constitution federally recognizing women’s right to vote. The Toast to Tenacity Park, as organizers called it, in rec- event at the base of the Town Hill was one of several across the country marking ognition of society’s dearth of places Women’s Equality Day. named after women — to raise a glass and recognize the anniversary. “Next year is an election year in our “We will raise our glass in a toast to teThe event was held in connection nacity to all the women that came before nation and in Teton County, and along with dozens of other toasts scattered and all the women who will come after- with the right to vote women also around the counhave the right to hold office,” Macker ward,” she said. try, as part of a Macker em- said. “If you know women who would Vision2020 cophasized that be great candidates and great elected alition working there’s still work officials, please tell them to run.” toward gender Seadar Rose Davis said she was exto be done in Wyoequality. Macker cited for the chance to celebrate the ming. is currently Wyo“Until women anniversary. ming’s only del“I want to make sure that going have equal ecoegate to the pronomic power and forward, children also see that it was gram. Jen Simon status, we can something we had to fight for and of the Wyoming never really be people don’t take it for granted,” DaWomen’s Action vis said, “and they see everyone had equal,” she said. Network collaboWyoming was to fight for the right to vote. With that rated to put on — Natalia Macker the first state being said, I also want to see they can the toast. They Teton County Commission Chair to grant women run for office as well, especially if laid out articles the right to vote, you’re a little girl. I want them to see detailing womback in 1869, that to be the reality, the norm, to be en’s fight for the vote, including infor- garnering it the “Equality State” nick- able to do those things. mation detailing how not all women name. But handouts at the event high“We’ve normalized voting and now actually won that right in 1920, as lighted that in Wyoming, women earn we need to normalize everybody being black and indigenous women weren’t 70.6 cents for every $1 earned by white able to run for office,” she said. men, and that Wyoming ranks 48th in allowed to vote until later. Standing on a picnic table, Macker number of women elected to the state Contact Allie Gross at 732-7063 or county@jhnewsandguide.com. legislature. addressed the crowd.

“We will raise our glass in a toast to tenacity to all the women that came before and all the women who will come afterward.”

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A few weeks before heading back to school, kids gathered at the Jackson Hole Children’s Museum to warm up their brains, building robots that went into battle. See Valley, page 3B.

High hopes for season The Broncs football team has historically struggled with season openers, but players are looking to rewrite that script when hosting Teton High School on Friday night. See Sports cover.

Race to the saddle Jackson Hole Rodeo has just one week of competition left, leaving cowboys and cowgirls with just three nights to charge at year-end awards. See Sports, page 3C.

And the winner is ... The Teton Board of Realtors bestowed its two annual awards on Patty Speakman, of Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates, and Max Chapman, of Snow King Resort and Brooks Lake Lodge. She was named Realtor of the Year, and he was honored as Business Person of the Year. See Business, page 9C.

The art of business Abby Paffrath’s wearable art business started with hats. Now she’s into solar shirts, dog collars, leashes and sunglass Croakies as well. See Business, page 10C.

The art of asking Despite a tax disadvantage for artists who donate their work, creatives and nonprofits have worked to find ways for artists and organizations to mutually benefit. See Scene cover.

Down to the ‘Nitty Gritty’ Snake flow @ Flagg Ranch: Current: 329 cfs; Mean: 345 cfs Snake flow @ Alpine: Current: 3,980 cfs; Mean: 4,850 cfs Jackson Lake 85% capacity http://www.usbr.gov/pn/hydromet/burtea.html

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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band played a sold-out show Sunday night at the Center for the Arts, reminding the crowd those three Grammy Awards and nine nominations were well deserved. See Scene, page 2.

quote of the week “A deputy got me a blanket because I was shivering. I lost my shoes and Mike went and got shoes out of his car and gave me his shoes. They did everything they could have.” — Polk Van Zandt on the boating accident that claimed the life of his cousin, George Erwin Roulhac (see page 10A)

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Pathways for the win

n 1986 there was no pathway south of Jackson along Highway 89/191 where Paul Merritt was struck by a car and killed while riding his bicycle. In 1999 there was no pathway near Jenny Lake where Gabriella Axelrad was hit and killed while cycling in Grand Teton National Park. In 2001 there was no pathway where Jeff Pool was run over near Moose. Today there are pathways that parallel each of those routes. In addition to giving people another way to explore this spectacular valley, the 65 miles of pathways have undoubtedly saved lives. Pathways have evolved from an amenity to a critical part of the infrastructure of Jackson Hole. Each corridor ferries hundreds of people a day, at a minimum, to school, work or shopping. The effort to bring those routes from idea to fruition has involved thousands of people’s time, money and votes, from specific purpose excise tax ballots to the floor of Congress. Key players include those who have worked or volunteered for Friends of Pathways, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Looking back a quarter-century, it’s clear that those who had the vision and drive to create a world-class nonmotorized transportation system were on the right side of history, despite their many detractors who argued about the cost or the effect on wildlife. It’s also time to admit that, while still controversial, the bollard experiment on Snow King Avenue is a rousing success, slowing drivers and giving peace of mind to adult and youth cyclists alike. Snow King should be the default cycling route across town, and officials should consider ripping out the confusing and dangerous strip of asphalt that lines the south side of Broadway. Other organizations are doing their part to encourage youth and adults to take up cycling as a lifelong sport, getting them out of their cars and getting their hearts pumping, including Sprockids, Jackson Hole Youth Mountain Biking, START bikes. There’s more to do: pathways to the new Munger Mountain Elementary School, Hoback Junction and safer passage across the valley’s ever-busier roads. The valley and the world will be a better place when cars and bikes have separate, safe places to travel. This editorial represents the opinion of the News&Guide’s editorial board: Johanna Love, Rebecca Huntington, Kevin Olson and Adam Meyer. The editorial board regularly uses local pathways and trails, and Love serves as a volunteer ambassador for Friends of Pathways.

LETTERS Gratitude for the help I was involved in the tragic boating accident that took the life of my cousin, George “Win” Roulhac, last Friday on the Snake River. I am writing to express my appreciation to all the first responders — sheriff ’s deputies, EMTs, a doctor, the victim coordinator, a trained wilderness medical tech who happened to be at the KOA campground and all the others who we do not know — who used their skills to do everything possible to resuscitate Win. We very much appreciate their compassion, dedication and professionalism. Jackson is blessed to have such good, caring and knowledgeable people who are always ready to respond when needed. Polk Van Zandt Monteagle, Tennessee

Cut out fires now

Fire season is once again upon us. So far we have been lucky. We are all affected when we have large forest fires near our communities. On Sept. 15, 2018, I was at our “Deer Camp” at about 9,000 feet just on the border of the wilderness and the forest. As we enjoyed the beautiful fall weather and the opening day of deer season, we also watched as a plume of smoke developed across the valley from us. As the day went on the smoke clouds grew. We learned from our local game warden that it was from a fire started in Roosevelt Meadows. Just the news of the location that the fire started brought tremendous sadness to me. If you have never been there, it’s one of the places where, when you’re there, you think, “This is truly God’s country.” I also was very aware from my many horseback rides through the area that it was full of dead timber and was prime fire area. Knowing the prevailing winds, I knew the fire would be in Sub-

lette County very soon. The heavy smoke ended our deer hunt many days before we had planned. The father and son first on the site were lucky to escape with their lives. They were blessed to be near a creek, where they submerged themselves but ended up in the burn center in Salt Lake City. On Sept. 23, 230 homes were evacuated and the fire was growing rapidly. A 50-mile stretch of Highway 189/191 was closed for 24 hours. By Sept. 25 the highway was closed again, adding to the economic loss of the commuters and businesses affected by the road closure. By that time almost 1,000 firefighters, 28 crews, 56 engines, 10 helicopters had been assigned to this fire. It became the No. 1 priority fire in the nation. Twenty residences burned and 500 people were evacuated, some not knowing if they would ever return to their homes. On Sept. 27, Highway 189/191 closed during the day and opened at night to allow back burning and retardant drops in an extraordinary effort to keep the fire from crossing the highway. The daytime closure lasted until the threat of the fire crossing the highway was eliminated. In all, 1,176 personnel were assigned to the fire, almost 100 square miles burned, and three people were hurt. The saddest fact in this story is that 55 homes burned to the ground. They included new homes, year-round residences and homes that had been in families for generations. Lost recreational opportunities, lost habitat and economic loss to the people affected by the road closures were all a result of this fire. And the one thing that comes to my mind is that this could have been prevented if the U.S. Forest Service had put a fire ban in place. The fire was started by careless hunters out for the deer opener. I’m sure See Letters on 7A

The Question: If you owned a mansion, what is one thing you’d want it to have? By Rebecca Noble

“A pool.” Amelia Davenport student

“A great kitchen that has gathering space.” Judi Campbell retired physician

“A very large garage.” Jesse Morgan carpenter

“A fully gym.”

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David Krinsky general counsel for virtual reality company

“A recording studio.” Michael Melita retired

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Act now to protect the sacred grizzly

hree years ago our relatives from Montana and Alberta Decisions about the fate of our sacred grandparent, the were joined by tribal leaders and their people from the grizzly, are falling to those who see “management” as allowMissouri to the Pacific at a treaty signing event in the ing the destruction of our Mother Earth and all of her sacred Grand Tetons. Hundreds of tribal members bore witness to beings for oil and gas development. For tribal nations, prothis historic event. tecting the grizzly bear comes down to guarding our religious Only once before, when the Blackfoot Confederacy initi- and spiritual freedoms, our treaty rights and our sovereignty. ated the Innii Treaty to preserve the buffalo, had so many The sacred grizzly is considered to be a deity by many tribes, united to develop a treaty with the purpose of protecting a not a rug. sacred being. The grizzly’s Endangered Species status historically pro“The Grizzly: A Treaty of Cooperation, Cultural Revitaliza- tected the animal in the headwaters of the Missouri River and tion and Restoration” — now the most-signed tribal treaty on sacred lands, but with delisting the Trump administration in history — is testament to our unwavering commitment to is putting its fossil fuel backers over the health and well-bedefend the sacred, and to keep our ancient guarding of our Mother, the Earth, and all she nourishian and teacher the grizzly protected. es. With fewer than 2,000 grizzlies remaining in Representing the Piikani Nation, I expressly their original homelands in the contiguous U.S., stated that the trophy hunting of grizzly bears is if the trend of fossil fuel extraction on our lands an act of cultural genocide, as this sacred being continues some projections show that the grizzly Chief Stan Grier is paramount to our culture. But, tragically, the in the northern reaches of Blackfoot country — in state of Wyoming has refused to understand our Alberta — could be on the verge of extinction in perspective in proposing reckless trophy hunts of these sacred as few as 50 years. beings. There are sites in Wyoming and Greater Yellowstone The Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem is on the that still carry the names our people gave them centuries be- Trump administration’s chopping block. The Crown of the fore “Wyoming” became a state, Heart Mountain near Cody Continent is the heartland of the Blackfoot Confederacy, and and the Beartooths among them. We know something about we will not stand by and watch our ancestors’ legacy pass into the land and the environment. And we are this continent’s oblivion with the sacred grizzly bear. first subsistence hunters. If management is handed over to hostile state agencies, When the grizzly in Yellowstone was taken off the Endan- grizzlies will be at the hands of those who see these sacred gered Species list, Wyoming proposed egregious trophy hunts beings as nothing more than trophies on a wall, with no care that would likely have driven these sacred grandparents to other than dollar signs. For too long, state and federal agennear extinction again. cies have carried out the division of our sacred lands and takEven without a hunt the threats to grizzlies are endless: ing of our sacred, ancient relatives in a struggle for authority rapid changes to their habitat due to climate change, dwin- and profit. dling food sources, and endless oil and gas leasing on our anToday I ask Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, a veteran cestral lands upon which the grizzly depends. The state of fossil fuel lobbyist, this question: How can you possibly manWyoming and the Trump administration have ignored our age the sacred? perspective. Every day the government is revealing that its One cannot manage the sacred; one seeks, reveres and allegiances to fossil fuel companies matter more than its fi- stands humbled by the presence of the sacred. The People of the duciary responsibilities to tribal nations, a responsibility that Land, our tribal nations, our relatives, we must reclaim that began 243 years ago at the birth of the nation. which was taken — not just land, but also values and moral The Blackfoot Confederacy recently urged the U.S. Fish responsibility — and stand for true ecological stewardship. and Wildlife Service to stop these abuses and flawed attempts The future of my children and grandchildren and yours to delist the grizzly bear. In our submission we urged the gov- depends upon us protecting the environment and halting cliernment to keep the grizzly listed. As I write one of our most mate change. The grizzly bear is foundational to that fundasacred places, Badger-Two Medicine — a holy site imbued by mental struggle. the Ba’ksíkoyi, the sacred grizzly bear — is threatened by Chief Stan Grier is chief of the Piikani Nation and president fossil-fuel leases. It is long overdue that tribal people have greater input into the of the Blackfoot Confederacy Chiefs. He was instrumental in management and protection of these species. Our door is open to developing the grizzly treaty that has been adapted for an Act the federal government to sit down and discuss a positive route of Congress. He was at the forefront of the successful lawsuit forward that is a “win-win” for all concerned, not least for the sa- that returned Endangered Species Act protections to the cred grizzly bear. That blueprint is the “The Grizzly: A Treaty of grizzly in Yellowstone, Crow Tribe et al v. Zinke. Guest Shots are solely the opinion of their authors. Cooperation, Cultural Revitalization and Restoration.”

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Slow down and enjoy the (bike) ride

ith the long days of summer winding down and the laws as motorists, i.e., obey traffic signs, signal to turn, routine of the school year starting up soon, we want stay in your lane except to pass and pass only when it is to remind the public to be extra cautious of kids safe. Think of all the people who you will make happy if making their way to and from school. While driving it is espe- you just follow those simple rules. cially important to be focused along school routes and other 2. Manage your speed — just because you can go fast transportation corridors where different modes of travel and doesn’t mean you should. A collision between a pedestrispeed converge. an and a fast-moving cyclist can cause serious injury or With new school district policies in place, most students worse. When traveling in congested areas: Be nice, slow that live within a mile of their neighborhood schools do not down, say “Hi.” have school bus service, so expect to see more kids on foot and 3. Use your bell or voice to warn people that you are passbike this fall. Kudos to those kids (and parents) who choose to ing. Don’t assume that people can hear you coming, so be walk or cycle to school and not contribute to traffic considerate and slow down. Imagine that you are on our roadways and the long lines of idling cars passing your grandmother, teacher or boss and at school drop-off and pickup. act accordingly. New town and county ordinances approv4. Slalom racing is for ski slopes, not pathways. ing e-bike use on the pathways along with imWeaving in and out of pathway users while on Katherine Dowson proved biking infrastructure on Snow King Avyour bike is a surefire way to lose friends and get and enue have encouraged a record number of bike someone hurt. Brian Schilling trips this summer. 5. Biking is meant to be fun, but not at the exSnow King Avenue led the way in July with pense of others. What may be “fun” to you, e.g., towover 30,000 total bike trips, or about 1,000 trips a day. ing your friend on a skateboard while riding your e-bike on Other locations, like the Wilson pathway and the path- turbo, is not only illegal but could truly ruin someone else’s way along Highway 390, have each had over 25,000 day. Think about it and don’t be that person. bike trips in the month of July, and Path22 from Stilson Twenty-five years ago there wasn’t a single mile of to the “Y” registered over 18,000 trips. pathway in Teton County; now there are 65 miles. What This is good news for our car-clogged roads and our active was once an ambitious idea is now a well-used and appreand healthy populace. Community vision documents like the ciated amenity, intended for people of all ages and abiliComprehensive Plan and the Integrated Transportation Plan ties and varying modes of travel. With a future that will encourage biking as one way to provide alternative travel op- inevitably include more people traveling by bike, think of tions and meet future transportation demands. So keep it up the pathways as Jackson’s social network, and slow down Jackson! You are making a difference when you choose to ride and enjoy the ride! instead of drive. With more people taking to two-wheeled travel, we want to Katherine Dowson is executive director of Friends of highlight some common-sense biking behaviors that will keep Pathways, a nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable you in good standing with your neighbors, family, friends, and transportation and healthy recreation in Jackson Hole. law enforcement officers. In our small town it is inevitable Brian Schilling works as pathways coordinator for Jackson that you will see people you know when using the pathways. Hole Community Pathways, which plans and constructs the When you do encounter them, it should be a pleasant experi- pathway system and works to improve bicycling and walking ence, not a dangerous one. conditions on all streets and roads. Guest Shots are solely the 1. Cyclists on the roads are subject to the same basic opinion of their authors.

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they are totally aware of what their carelessness has cost our communities, our taxpayers and our wildlife. Last September was high fire danger; extremely dry conditions existed. On Aug. 22 I read in the News&Guide that the officials in charge of making those decisions are considering a fire ban. I’m urging each and every person who lives or visits this incredible area to speak up. Let your representatives, Forest Service and local officials know that our public lands need to be protected. The Roosevelt Fire is an example of poor administration. It could have been prevented. The cost of this fire to our communities was enormous. We, our public lands and our wildlife deserve better. Kim Harrington Daniel

Slow it down

The town and county have yet to decide what to do with their property at 440 W. Kelly. The Housing Department recently presented the Town Council with several options. Which should the board choose? Hold out for 16 affordable units. The Town Council has the support for this number, and perhaps the Board of County Commissioners will too if another vote is taken, 21 votes (21%) Decrease the number of units to 12 or 10, knowing commissioners have shown support for a less dense option. Some housing is better than none, right? 15 votes (15%)

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Buy out the county's share of the property and move forward with 16 units. The land is in the town, and the Town Council should lead the conversation, 8 votes (18%) Sell to the county. This partnership isn't working, and the Town Council could use the money on a different project, 10 votes (10%)

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Direct the Housing Authority to sell the land. It's sure to fetch a good price on the free market, 16 votes (16%)

This weekend I had the displeasure of driving from the north part of Grand Teton National Park back home to Jackson at about 9:30 p.m., well after dark. The entire section from the Moran entrance to the Grand Teton National Park sign south of the airport is 45 mph at night. The amount of near misses I’ve had with elk on that stretch is countless, especially in the September-November time frame. That same day a wolf was struck and killed near Colter Bay. Annually we kill 10% to 15% of our entire moose population with vehicles, a herd that is down an astonishing 90% in the past 25 years. I frequently do that drive in the fall in the dark, well after tourist season. I set my cruise control at 45 as I always do. I was disappointed to be passed six times while doing exactly the speed limit. Sadly, I can say this is normal. Three plates were 22’ers and a fourth was an Idaho 1T plate, our friends over the pass. The other two were Ohio and Utah, if it matters. Exactly zero cars were lined up behind me when I got to

or removed to facilitate the private profit of livestock owners? These are our public lands. Grazing is a privilege, not a right. If ranching activities jeopardize the public’s wildlife, should not the private livestock be removed rather than the public’s wildlife? Putting cattle out on the Upper Green River, one of the best wildlife habitats on the entire Bridger-Teton National Forest, is akin to putting out four-legged picnic baskets. If you or I were to leave our food out while camping in Yellowstone or Grand Teton National Park, we would be fined. However, in Wyoming taxpayers reward ranchers. If livestock operators lose a cow to a bear, the state of Wyoming compensates them for the loss. The Bridger-Teton National Forest had an opportunity to manage those lands for public benefit when it revised management for the Upper Green River Allotment. Instead it continued the same old policy of putting private interests ahead of public interest. The presence of livestock in this area has more impacts than the death of grizzlies. The Forest Service documented impacts to riparian areas, amphibians, sage grouse and other wildlife. The presence of livestock also pollutes water, socially displaces elk and permits the consumption of forage that would otherwise support native wildlife from grasshoppers to elk. As long as the Bridger-Teton continues to put private interests ahead of public interest, we will continue to see grizzly bears killed merely to protect the profit of private livestock operations. Is this really what we, the public, want from our public lands managers? George Wuerthner Livingston, Montana

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Direct the Housing Authority to sell the land, but with a deed restriction. At least then we know affordable housing will have to be built on the property, 7 votes (7%) Just make a move. Meetings without action aren't helping anyone, 22 votes (23%)

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the passing lanes that are 55 near the National Museum of Wildlife Art. We all want to blame tourists for the wildlife killings on our highways. I can’t see how that is possibly the case, especially as tourist season ramps down and migration season ramps up. Our valley says we care about the wildlife but our driving indicates otherwise. Because of what we say, and Jackson’s belief in government solutions for everything, I’m wildly optimistic the money in the upcoming SPET tax will pass for the new crossings. Until then we can go a long way to a reducing wildlife collisions today

if we just take personal responsibility (gasp!) for our driving today. Jim Miller Jackson

Griz killing is wrong

Wyoming Game and Fish’s recent killing of more grizzly bears, a listed endangered species, to protect ranchers in the Upper Green River Allotment on the Bridger Teton National Forest is another shameful example of the mixed-up priorities and mismanagement of our public lands. Why should native animals, especially endangered animals, be killed

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Snow King officials have formally submitted a new application to overhaul the resort’s master plan, resetting the process of review after another attempt faltered earlier this year. The new application to amend the plan — which guides development at the resort — comes about six months after the resort reached an impasse with the town and, ultimately, withdrew the 2018 application. The resort stepped back to reevaluate its strategy and last week sent an updated list of requests and concessions to the town. “It will be treated as a new application,” said Tyler Sinclair, community development director for the town. “It’s not like it will be a continuation of the work we did before.” Likewise, the review process will look different in some respects this time. For example, the first was preceded by a series of lengthy stakeholder meetings, in which 16 people outlined their ideal vision of the Town Hill in recommendations to the Town Council. There won’t be another stakeholder process. The first round also included the largest public hearing in years at the Lodge at Jackson Hole, which drew more than 200 people, many of whom offered their support or opposition to Snow King’s development plans. There probably won’t be another of those either, though there will be opportunities for public comment as

town planners, the Planning Commission and the Town Council vet the application in the coming months. The new application is essentially what emerged from the first set of negotiations with the town. Resort representative Jeff Golightly said Snow King made the changes the council requested. “We listened to every single thing the Town Council recommended,” Golightly said. “All of the consequential items we have adopted into this new plan. We are very hopeful that this is seen as listening to our community.” Besides those changes, the new application includes a few new ones, including downsizing development potential on Snow King Hotel from five wings to two and adding three new workforce housing buildings along Vine Street for required mitigation as the resort district is built out. Resort officials are also proposing a new plan for an undeveloped lot east of Phil Baux Park. Under the current master plan it’s slated for development as a conference center, but they want to also allow indoor recreation space there. Snow King withdrew its first application because the councilors would not send a letter signing off on several controversial proposals to the Bridger-Teton National Forest, which has undertaken a separate review of the master plan. But Snow King is no longer asking for the letter in support of the zip line, a summit road and boundary expansion, among other projects on forest land, removing a major sticking point in negotiations with the town. Contact Cody Cottier at 732-5911 or town@jhnewsandguide.com.

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By Allie Gross Planning Manager Susan Johnson is leaving the Teton County Planning Department Sept. 6 after 16 years helping guide development in Jackson Hole. Johnson is opening her own private planning firm, SJ Planning Solutions. She leaves as the longest-serving and most senior Johnson member of a department that has recently seen substantial turnover and has lacked a director for almost a year. A top accomplishment, Johnson said, was staffing all the planning roles she oversees before her departure. “I really wanted to feel like I was leaving the department in a good spot,” she said. Johnson is also proud of her work on the Rafter J childcare center, affordable housing at Teton Village, the wildlife crossings master plan and a vegetation mapping project that is used every day by planners and environmental consultants. “My hope is we build off of it and maybe do a vegetation mapping project every seven to 10 years so we can track what habitat we’re

losing,” she said. Johnson is no stranger to the complexities and controversies that come with Teton County development projects. She said she was pregnant when she began working on one project to build affordable housing for teachers in Wilson — and her kid was in first grade when it was completed. Her old boss Jeff Daugherty used to liken Johnson to a mechanic for her knack for tinkering and fixing complicated projects that run into seemingly endless obstacles. “I really like to help people find solutions to these issues that they’re coming up against,” she said. “Any project in Teton County, you’re going to have issues because there’s so many environmental implications, and there’s a lot of people that are engaged in the planning process. Which is great, and that’s one of the reasons it’s an amazing place to be a planner because you have that engagement.” Although the county announced in a meeting last week a new planning director was hired, County Administrator Alyssa Watkins said the status of the position is currently uncertain. As Teton County plans for its future, Johnson feels the key is to take a “more regional approach to planning, with transportation, housing and wildlife,” although it’s likely to be challenging. “There’s just no denying the impact that Jackson Hole has on the surrounding communities,” she said. Contact Allie Gross at 732-7063 or county@jhnewsandguide.com.

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Relatives mourn after Snake River fatality Cause of death is still being investigated. By Emily Mieure George Erwin Roulhac’s family is still coming to terms with the tragic accident that took his life. “It all happened so fast,” Roulhac’s cousin Polk Van Zandt said. “It literally flipped over in two seconds. And we do this all the time. No one was even drinking or misbehaving.” The relatives were fly-fishing on the Snake River on Friday when their drift boat hit a rock that pushed them into a bridge pillar, causing them to capsize. “As soon as the boat flipped over I went straight to the bottom of the river,” Van Zandt said. “So I never saw what happened.” Roulhac, who was better known as Win by friends and family, seemed OK after the wreck. The 69-year-old was alert as he floated downstream toward the Snake River KOA, 8 miles south of Jackson, even telling a family member, “Yeah, I’m good.” Witnesses said Roulhac was close enough to shore to stand, but about 15 seconds later they turned around and he was “floating face down.” The Teton County Coroner’s Office is still trying to determine an official cause of death. “We are looking into whether it was a drowning or a cold water immersion that caused a medical problem,” Teton County Coroner Dr. Brent Blue said. Blue said he will make a decision later this week after some tests return from a pathologist. It was around noon when witness-

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A drift boat passenger died last week after the boat he was in flipped at the South Highway 89 bridge just above the Snake River KOA. The boat’s driver kept left to avoid a large wave train created by nearby construction and instead hit a rock that drove the boat into a bridge column.

es pulled Roulhac to the shore at the KOA and started CPR. Paramedics and deputies arrived and continued CPR for an hour, but Roulhac couldn’t be revived. “The quick response was pretty amazing,” Van Zandt said. Van Zandt said firefighters, paramedics, deputies and bystanders went out of their way to help. “A deputy got me a blanket because I was shivering,” Van Zandt said. “I lost my shoes and [Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Battalion Chief] Mike [Moyer] went and got shoes out of his car and gave me his shoes. They did everything they could have.” Roulhac and his wife own property in Teton Village, Van Zandt said.

He was an avid outdoorsman who had just retired after a long, successful career as a financial advisor. “His last day was last Friday,” Van Zandt said. “He loved skiing, hunting and fishing and camping. He came to Jackson a long time ago and lived here several years like a lot of college kids do.” Van Zandt, a retired Episcopal priest, led a prayer when Roulhac was pronounced dead at the river’s edge. “We were real close,” Van Zandt said. “He was the brother I never had.” Their boat capsized under a bridge that the Wyoming Department of Transportation is working to replace. The construction is causing

a bigger wave than most fishermen and floaters are used to. When they were about to get on the river on Friday morning, Van Zandt said, someone told them to avoid the wave. “He just said there is a wave there because of work they’re doing on it,” Van Zandt said. “He said to stay river left so that’s what we did.” The boat hit the rock as it hugged the left side of the river to avoid the wave. “It was just an accident,” Van Zandt said. “A terrible accident.” WYDOT is replacing the bridge as part of its project to widen the section of South Highway 89 from Munger Mountain Elementary School to Hoback Junction. The manipulation of the river was approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Resident Engineer Bob Hammond said. WYDOT posted on social media, distributed press releases and posted signs at the South Park, Von Gontard and Wilson boat ramps to warn river users about the hazard. “Any time you narrow up a channel and speed up the flow you end up getting a wave,” Hammond said. “As the wave became bigger we sent press releases out.” Hammond said WYDOT has been putting up additional signage at boat ramps. Work will continue through the fall and commence this winter with more construction planned next August, he said. “We all feel badly that someone died there,” Hammond said. “It’s unfortunate. We feel very bad for the family for their loss.” Contact Emily Mieure at 732-7066 or courts@jhnewsandguide.com.

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bled a groundbreaking paper about the critical nature of wildlife habitat along the valley floor, an importance that was then sparsely understood. Then, she convinced landowners of that importance, and in a “respectful way” started creating conservation easements. “We feel honored to have known her — there was never anyone who was more kind and smart and brave,” Peterson said. “She was just one of the great conservationists of Jackson Hole. So gentle and kind.” Moving from Syracuse, New York, to Jackson Hole to be with Phil, who was a “confirmed bachelor” and avid outdoorsman, was an adjustment for Jean, Peterson recalled. Phil Hocker confirmed that, but noted that his wife of 43 years took to northwest Wyoming’s landscape with passion and gusto. “She fell in love with the valley,” he said. “This is what made our marriage an unexpected miracle.” In her first years in Jackson Hole, Hocker worked for Teton County to help the public understand its first major land-use planning process. She then went on to advocate for federal legislation to create a protected “Jackson Hole Scenic Area,” which would have provided $200 million in federal funds to buy private land easements. The legislation passed the U.S. House, but was blocked in the Senate by Sen. Clifford P. Hansen. Forming the Land Trust in 1980 was a Plan B. Co-founder Clark looks back on her friend and colleague as a softspoken, but sharp and effective leader. “Jean was very nurturing, of people and of organizations,” Clark said. “She was always selfless and cared tremendously.” Jean Hocker, she said, was a person who, in hindsight, she realizes made all the difference. “I definitely thought about Jean,” Clark said, “but I don’t think people

were quite aware of her effectiveness.” The Hockers’ departure from the valley came in 1987. “People gave us a fabulous goingaway at Nora’s,” Phil Hocker said, “and we didn’t really go away.” They came back for weeks every summer, sojourning out of a Snow King condo. Both Hockers stayed involved in the local issues, and are still today. What brought them away from the valley full time was Jean being offered a job to become the executive director of the Land Trust Exchange, which later became the Land Trust Alliance. She ran the show until 2002, a rare female executive on the national nonprofit conservation scene for years. “Jean was an inspiration to a whole lot of other women moving up,” Phil Hocker said. “She led by example.” In retirement, she kept active, and sitting on the boards of the University of Wyoming’s Ruckelshaus Institute, the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the Wilderness Land Trust. (Phil Hocker requests that any gifts made in Jean’s honor be mailed to the Wilderness Land Trust, at P.O. Box 11697, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.) In her leisure, Hocker went on extended backpacking trips from the Sierra Nevada, to the Wind River Range. In her 50s, after surviving colon cancer, she backpacked deep into the Teton Wilderness’ Thorofare region. Descending Thorofare Peak, she fell and busted a wrist. “I had to field-splint it, and we came out,” Phil Hocker said. “Just to show that she didn’t scare easy, the next summer we were out for three weeks clear north of the North Pole, canoeing in the Canadian islands. “Once or twice I got her in situations that I shouldn’t have, and we got out,” he said. “She was hardy and she was plucky.” Contact Mike Koshmrl at 732-7067 or env@jhnewsandguide.com.

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY “Sexual harassment from customers is the most uncomfortable form of sexual harassment for women working in the restaurant industry — with a greater percentage of women reporting discomfort at harassing behaviors from customers than from employers and co-workers. Ninety percent of women reported being bothered by customer behaviors, including 40% who were highly bothered by these behaviors.” — 2014 REPORT, “THE GLASS FLOOR: SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY,” BY THE RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITIES CENTER UNITED

78%

WOMEN WORKING IN RESTAURANTS REPORTED EXPERIENCING SEXUAL HARASSMENT FROM CUSTOMERS

66%

WOMEN WORKING IN RESTAURANTS REPORTED EXPERIENCING SEXUAL TEASING, JOKES, REMARKS OR QUESTIONS FROM CUSTOMERS

43%

WOMEN WORKING IN RESTAURANTS REPORTED EXPERIENCING PRESSURE FOR DATES FROM CUSTOMERS

35%

WOMEN WORKING IN RESTAURANTS REPORTED DELIBERATE TOUCHING, LEANING OVER, CORNERING OR PINCHING FROM CUSTOMERS

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WOMEN WORKING IN RESTAURANTS REPORTED INAPPROPRIATE KISSING, PATTING, FONDLING OR GROPING FROM CUSTOMERS Source: 2014 REPORT, “THE GLASS FLOOR: SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY,” BY THE RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITIES CENTER UNITED ANDY EDWARDS / NEWS&GUIDE

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“They didn’t leave, so my co-worker called police,” Miller said.

Differing views of justice In the restaurant industry, 78% of women report experiencing sexual harassment from customers, according to a national 2014 report. Some attorneys and police label what happened to Miller as a “high misdemeanor sexual battery.” Ultimately, Jackson’s justice system deemed the case a “breach of peace,” a citation commonly associated with noise complaints, carrying a $500 fine and no jail time. Her life upended by the incident, Miller, 32, felt police and prosecutors should have investigated further and pushed for a harsher charge and conviction. “I’ve gone through every avenue I can to try to get it resolved in a way that felt like justice,” Miller said. “There’s been no resolution that has satisfied my need for closure.” Officials say the case was handled appropriately. According to prosecutors, sexual assault and sexual battery cases often pose a particular challenge. “If I don’t think we can develop proof beyond a reasonable doubt, I’m not going to pursue that case,” Teton County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Clark Allan said. “It’s really hard to tell a victim, ‘You know, I believe you, but I can’t prosecute your case.’ But that happens more often than I’d like to see it happen.”

‘Obnoxious’ regulars At 6-foot-3, the 29-year-old customer was bigger and stronger than Miller. It was around 9 p.m. when he got physical with her. “I was shoving him as hard as I could and I couldn’t get his body to move,” she said. “Being pushed up against a table, I was completely cornered. I had nowhere to go.” This wasn’t the first time she’d had problems with the customer. He, his brother and their younger friend were Hole Bowl regulars. “The first time I met them they were really drunk,” Miller said. “They made myself and other employees uncomfortable frequently.” She had rejected his advances before, she said, and the night he groped her she had again refused to give him her number. By the time officers arrived the men had taken off. Officers tracked them down at the nearby Pizza Hut. The News&Guide was granted access to officers’ body camera footage from their initial and follow-up interview with Miller. However, the town of Jackson rejected a request for footage of officers talking with the suspect and his two friends. The suspect and friends in the denied recordings “are not the person of interest and therefore inspection is being denied,” a letter from the town said. “So, absent a court order, the custodian will not produce such information.” “One of the men inappropriately touched a female employee and then refused to leave,” the police report stated. According to the report, officers told the man not to touch people who don’t want to be touched, to which the man replied, “Yeah, you’re probably right.” The suspect, the police report said, obviously intoxicated, claimed he “was playing a game where he would make someone look down at his finger and then move up to their nose.” After his internal investigation into the incident, Jackson Police Chief Todd Smith said one of the other drunk men said the suspect “went to order something and brushed against her breast.” When police showed up to Hole Bowl they asked Miller if she wanted to press charges. She initially said no. After thinking about it for a few minutes, she answered yes. When officers cited the man for unlawful contact they also gave him a trespass notice for Hole Bowl, telling him not to return. “Once I pressed charges and the cops had let them leave, he started calling and threatening me,” Miller said. Assistant General Manager Melanie Azizi answered the phone at Hole Bowl that night. “He wanted to talk with her,” Azizi said, “and wanted her to know that she had messed up his life.” When police returned to Hole Bowl that night after citing the suspect, Miller said she was “troubled” by some of Officer Jacob Normand’s follow-up questions.

“They started asking, ‘Are you sure you’ve never hung out with him? Are you sure you’ve never gone to a bar with him?’” she said. “I’ve never seen him outside of here. “It was like being grilled,” she said. “It felt like victim blaming to me.” Chief Smith said his officers’ questions were not out of line. It’s standard, he said, for police to factcheck a suspect’s claims. In this case, the suspect acted as if he knew Miller, Smith said. Miller later sat down with Chief Smith and raised concerns about the officer’s line of questioning, prompting Smith to review body camera videos of the interviews and discuss the incident with involved staff. But Smith said body camera footage of the officer’s follow-up questions to Miller was not available because Normand’s camera batteries died. Smith relayed the following from his investigation into how the officer handled the incident. Normand “went back and shared with her what [the men under question] had said to make sure none of it was true, like that they all know each other and are friendly all the time and she was up there hanging out with them,” Smith said. “She said if they’re saying that, that’s not the case.” The week after the incident, Miller pursued a civil sexual assault protection order. The suspect’s attorney, Bob Horn, argued against the classification. “We believe it should be a stalking protection order rather than a sexual assault protection order,” Horn told Teton County Circuit Court Judge James Radda. “We don’t agree there was a sexual assault in this case.” But Radda sided with Miller and issued the protection order, which remains in effect for a year. “After hearing the testimony from witnesses and parties the court finds that the respondent’s conduct constitutes sexual assault,” Radda said in court.

“He pushed his finger into my nipple as hard Contact vs. sexual battery as he could and then Weeks later, Miller asked for a follow-up interview with cupped my breast police, wanting to explain to ofand took his other hand ficers her anxiety had escalated so high she couldn’t get out and started rubbing it of bed. She sought treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder through a therapist, and all over my body.”

Editor’s note Per Miller’s request, the News&Guide is not reporting the defendant’s name. The defendant’s attorney, Bob Horn, did not respond to multiple phone calls requesting comment. — Eds.

attributes falling and break-

— Jillian Miller ing her arm snowboarding two

days after the incident to emotional turmoil. “This has been a snowball effect on my health,” she told officers. She considered moving away and changed jobs a few months later. Community Safety Network Assistant Director of Client Services Liana Moskowitz spoke broadly about the impact of sexual assault but did not specifically address this case. She said it’s common for survivors to struggle with hypervigilance, post-traumatic stress and anxiety. “It really all comes back to not having a secure sense of safety, feeling that your sense of safety is being violated,” Moskowitz said. “Because it was, in a very real way.” Although officers cited the defendant for unlawful contact, then-Teton County Deputy Prosecutor Becket Hinckley thought a more serious charge, “sexual battery,” was more appropriate. “If a drunk guy does that to a manager of a prominent business,” Hinckley said, “why not run that one up the flagpole?” In the Jackson municipal code, “unlawful contact” is when someone who “in a rude, insolent or angry manner, unlawfully contacts or touches another without intentionally using sufficient physical force to cause bodily injury to another.” Unlawful contact charges are handled in town court. From Hinckley’s perspective, though, the fact that Miller said the man groped her breast warranted elevating the charge to a higher misdemeanor like sexual battery because it involves contact with “the clothing covering the immediate area of the victim’s or actor’s intimate parts,” including “the breast of a female person.” “I easily felt I could argue to a jury and let a jury decide whether they think this was for sexual arousal or abuse,” Hinckley said. “It doesn’t take a lot to realize if a man has touched a woman who he doesn’t know and he’s touched her in one of her areas of private parts, obviously that’s different than me tapping you on the back or tapping you on the head.” In a separate case a few months before Miller’s incident, an intoxicated man grabbed another man’s penis over his clothes in the restroom of the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. Disturbed, the victim told bar security, who notified police. Trevor Aitken, an officer at the Jackson Police Department at the time, stopped the suspect at Cache Street and Deloney Avenue based on the description provided. Even though the 49-year-old Arkansas man denied the fondling, Aitken arrested him for sexual battery. See Groping on 17A

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DECEMBER 2018

A TIMELINE OF EVENTS

DEC. 14, 2018 CRIME OCCURS, SUSPECT IS

CITED FOR UNLAWFUL CONTACT, GIVEN TRESPASS NOTICE FOR HOLE BOWL AND RELEASED.

DEC. 21, 2018

TETON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE JAMES RADDA ORDERS A SEXUAL ASSAULT PROTECTION ORDER, A CIVIL ORDER TO KEEP THE SUSPECT FROM CONTACTING THE VICTIM BOTH DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY.

JANUARY 2019

JAN. 9, 2019

CASE IS DISMISSED FROM TOWN OF JACKSON MUNICIPAL COURT WITH THE INTENTION OF FILING IT IN TETON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT, THE HIGHER STATE-LEVEL COURT.

JAN. 23, 2019 POLICE DO FOLLOW-UP INTERVIEW WITH VICTIM AT HOLE BOWL.

JAN. 30, 2019 BECKET HINCKLEY RESIGNS FROM

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Hinckley, and Miller, questioned why the defendant in her case wasn’t arrested for sexual battery for grabbing a clothed private part in an area without video surveillance. “Officers do the best they can with the information in front of them,” Jackson police Lt. Roger Schultz said. “Sometimes they make those decisions quickly. We have a few minutes in the dark of night to make a decision.” As for why no arrest was made in Miller’s case, Smith said the Cowboy Bar suspect gave police an Arkansas address, which labels him as a flight risk. The Hole Bowl suspect provided a local address, even though the address on his citation is listed as Monmouth, New Jersey. Suspects are arrested when they present a flight risk or a threat or a danger to the public or themselves, Smith said. The Cowboy case was later dismissed by the prosecutor’s office, but court records didn’t cite a reason. Hinckley pulled Miller’s unlawful contact case from municipal court up to the statelevel circuit court to pursue a sexual battery conviction, an unusual step. But Hinckley resigned as a county attorney before the case was formally filed in the higher court, leaving it in the hands of other prosecutors with different opinions about the evidence. County prosecutors, including newly elected Teton County Prosecutor Erin Weisman and Chief Deputy Prosecutor Clark Allan, did not pursue the case. “Without a doubt, sexual assaults are the most difficult cases we deal with. There is so much at stake and we take them so seriously,” Allan said. “It’s so frustrating that in some cases we don’t have the evidence to prove them … Every time I’ve thought I had enough evidence I’ve done it.” Weisman added, “I think that’s really important that victims hear from us, and they

understand we believe them. It’s not that I don’t believe you, it’s that I don’t believe we can prove the case based on the evidence we have.” Rather than proceed with a “he said she said” case, prosecutors sent it back to municipal court. Charging and prosecuting sexual battery or sexual assault comes with a number of challenges, police and prosecutors say. Smith said the physical acts of “unlawful contact” and “sexual battery” “can be almost identical to one another,” despite that the former may lead to a fine while the latter can mean a year in jail.

Officer has discretion The responding officer has full discretion on what crime is charged, and prosecutors have full discretion on what crime is tried. “Sometimes you go with the one that’s easiest for you to prove,” Schultz said. “If the prosecutor’s office disagrees, they have the obligation to change that charge to something that is more appropriate. We make our best guess in the field.” It would be easier for an officer to prove groping was “rude and insolent” — the threshold for unlawful contact — than proving probable cause for sexual battery, Smith said. The suspect and his friends were the only witnesses interviewed, according to police reports. Miller said she was willing to testify and other coworkers would have given statements. Further, under Wyoming law, to win a sexual battery conviction in criminal court, prosecutors must prove “touching, with the intention of sexual arousal, gratification or abuse.” “You’ve got to convince the jury that that behavior was obviously for arousal,” Allan said. But in Hinckley’s view, proving sexual battery wouldn’t be that complicated. “Why else does a guy grab a woman’s breast?” Hinckley said. See Groping on 18A

FEB. 20, 2019 VICTIM CONTACTS REPORTERS

AT JACKSON HOLE NEWS&GUIDE.

MARCH 1, 2019 CASE IS REFILED INTO TOWN

OF JACKSON MUNICIPAL COURT.

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Jillian Miller

FEBRUARY 2019

TETON COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.

APRIL 2019 SUSPECT PLEADS GUILTY

AFTER TOWN ATTORNEY AMENDS THE CHARGE FROM UNLAWFUL CONTACT TO BREACH OF PEACE.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE BY THE NUMBERS The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network primarily uses data from the National Crime Victimization Survey, conducted annually by the U.S. Department of Justice. In that report, rape is defined as coerced or forced sexual intercourse. Sexual assault includes attacks or attempted attacks generally involving unwanted sexual contact between victim and offender, with or without force, grabbing or fondling and verbal threats.

FOR EVERY 1,000 SEXUAL ASSAULTS, 995 PERPETRATORS WILL WALK FREE 230 ARE REPORTED TO POLICE

46 REPORTS LEAD TO ARREST

9 CASES ARE REFERRED TO PROSECUTORS

5 CASES WILL LEAD TO A FELONY CONVICTION

4.6 RAPISTS WILL BE INCARCERATED

“Why else does a guy grab a woman’s breast?”

FOR EVERY 1,000 ASSAULT AND BATTERY CRIMES 627 ARE REPORTED TO POLICE

255 REPORTS LEAD TO ARREST

105 CASES ARE REFERRED TO PROSECUTORS

41 CASES WILL LEAD TO A FELONY CONVICTION

33 CRIMINALS WILL BE INCARCERATED

SUSPECTS RELEASED PRE-TRIAL THAT COMMIT NEW CRIMES 520

Pre-trial

RAPE Arrested for another crime

Pre-trial

440

ROBBERY Arrested for another crime

110

Pre-trial

630

ASSAULT & BATTERY

Arrested for another crime

100

200

300

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dents to curb perpetrators from harming more victims in the future. Continued from 17A “What we know is, most men don’t Miller was “shocked” to learn that rape,” Schwartz said. “We know that prosecutors need to prove the suspect most men aren’t offenders. We also got pleasure from what he did. She also know that of the men who sexually asfelt let down by the discretion used by sault, they are multiple offenders. They police and prosecutors. are able to do it multiple times because “To find out that the town and county there are no consequences. Then it prosecute based on their discretion and gets progressively worse in the conduct in this case chose to protect the rights they’re allowed.” of the perpetrator more than protect the Schwartz supports national-level rights of the victim was incredibly dis- campaigns that urge communities to beheartening and discouraging,” she said. lieve survivors who come forward. But “It made me feel defeated.” believing isn’t enough. “Just because the prosecutors beBack to town court lieve that it happened, evidence that After Hinckley departed and other the police could have collected right at prosecutors declined to pursue Miller’s the time has passed,” Schwartz said. “If case in state court, it was refiled in mu- they had the ability to talk to patrons nicipal court on March 1, 2019, records there or to identify different people the longer you wait to do that type of invesshow. In addition to meeting with Chief tigation, the evidence goes away. People Smith, Miller met with Town Attorney Lea start forgetting. We can’t track down Colasuonno and County Prosecutor Weis- the people who were at the bar.” Experts say the answer to finding man hoping they would elevate her case. But Colasuonno agreed to amend it justice for victims is more advocates to breach of peace in a plea deal, which and more training. Police and prosecutors can improve practices of communiMiller said she found out about later. Breach of peace, per town code, is cating with victims by educating themwhen a person uses “speech or expres- selves on how to interact with victims sions that are not merely provocative of trauma, the Community Safety Netor challenging, but are either obscene work’s Moskowitz said. Wyoming peace officers receive 605 or likely to produce a clear and present danger of a serious substantive evil that hours of general training during the 14-week Wyoming rises far above Law Enforcement public inconveAcademy, Direcnience or annoytor Chuck Bayne ance,” or for somesaid. Two hours one who “disturbs of the program is the peace of a dedicated to sexcommunity or its ual assault traininhabitants by ing. That training unreasonably loud — Becket Hinckley includes how to noise or music, or Former Teton County deputy prosecutor identify applicable by using threatstatutes, knowening, abusive or ing improper and violent actions proper settings with knowledge or probable cause to believe he will disturb in which to interview victims, how to the peace.” Breach of peace citations are identify a crime scene that needs to be more often issued for unreasonably loud investigated, collecting evidence, determining if there’s a connection between noise or music. Every conviction in town court car- the suspect and victim and identifying ries the same $750 maximum fine, with reasons sexual assault cases are hard to no jail time on the table, both Colasu- prosecute. It’s common for victims to feel let onno and Smith said. “It doesn’t matter if you plead guilty down by the justice system, experts say. “In our community these are things to unlawful touching in municipal court, or breach of peace or public intox, $750 that are just let go of because there’s a is the most you can charge that person chance we can lose the case,” Schwartz with,” Smith said. “They all have the said. “I’m not saying there’s not a chance same equivalency in the eyes of the law.” you can lose the case, but sometimes For Miller, however, there’s a mean- you have to take a chance on these ingful difference between “unlawful things in order to send the message that we’re committed to prosecuting sexual contact” and “breach of peace.” “It’s not even close to the same thing,” assault.” she said. Unlawful contact “impacts other Healing outside the system Advocates help victims heal in other people’s lives,” she said, “and the severity of his actions are so much stronger. ways outside the legal system, like beThey’ve impacted me so much more lieving victims and helping them reesthan if he had been my neighbor play- tablish a sense of security, Moskowitz said. ing loud music out of his house.” “It’s really just about feeling like they Miller received restitution in the form of paid therapy sessions, up to might have ownership over their own $8,000, she said. But she was not in- story even if those other pieces aren’t vited to court to make a victim impact able to come to fruition,” Moskowitz statement, which can often be cathartic said. “Sometimes, these outcomes that are for victims of abuse, according to sexual in other people’s jurisdiction, in other violence prevention experts. people’s hands, might not be the path No victim impact statement was that will be most satisfying,” Moskowitz taken, Colasuonno said, because there said. “It really is, unfortunately, kind of wasn’t a formal sentencing. The man a challenge to rely on that legal piece for paid the fine, a conviction was entered the ultimate satisfactory ending.” and the case closed. Miller said she approached the The last three adult sexual battery News&Guide for a sense of closure. convictions in Teton County were cases “I felt like this was the only opportuthat started as felony sexual assault nity I would have to have any justice for charges and were pleaded down to mis- what happened because they disregarddemeanor sexual battery, according to ed everything,” Miller said. records provided by the Teton County Although she couldn’t financially Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. pursue a civil suit and she couldn’t Data the News&Guide requested to find a satisfactory resolution within analyze trends of sexual battery convic- the criminal justice system, Miller has tions over the last decade was denied. made progress with healing. “The accumulation of data and cre“You get to the point where — I have ation of these reports would be burden- to move on,” Miller said. “I can’t get brosome and would cause ‘unnecessary in- ken up over it all the time. I just need to terference with the regular discharge’ of get past it. The law doesn’t work. When the duties of my office,” Weisman wrote it’s not there for you, you have to find in an email. another way to move through it.” Kristen Schwartz, supervising attorney at the Wyoming Coalition Against Contact Emily Mieure at 732-7066 or Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, courts@jhnewsandguide.com. Contact said it’s important to prosecute sexual Allie Gross at 732-7063 or county@ batteries and unlawful touching inci- jhnewsandguide.com.

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Schools might change sick day buyout plan Teachers worry changes to the program may mean they lose what they have. By Tom Hallberg Citing uncertainty and teacher worry, the Teton County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees delayed a vote at its Aug. 14 meeting on the first reading of a proposed change to the district’s sick-day buyback policy. At the end of each school year, the district pays teachers half their daily rate for any sick days accrued over 50 days. The program is meant to encourage teachers to use their sick days — they receive 12 a year — only when they or their children are truly sick, rather than for powder days or when they simply feel tired. A dearth of substitute teachers in the district exacerbates the problems of teacher absences, and that has led the district to reconsider whether the policy is the best way to encourage educators to be in their classrooms. With an 80% fill rate when teachers are absent, the district has to scramble one out of ev-

ery five times to fill classes with administrators or teachers who would be on planning periods. “While we can have terrific substitute teachers, that still has an impact on the classroom,” Communications Coordinator Charlotte Reynolds said. “The thinking has been let’s try to incentivize staff to be at work unless they really cannot be there.” The district has a similar program for retirees, in which it pays them a percentage for their banked days depending on their number of years of employment. Each program costs the district about $250,000 each year, though Reyn— Annie Band olds said the motivation for school board trustee the change was not financial but was strictly related to keeping teachers in their classrooms. At their July workshop and August meeting, trustees discussed several options, such as Keith Gingery’s idea to increase the maximum number of banked days to 60, which would align with the number of missed days allowed under the Family and Medical Leave Act, as well as eliminating

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the abuse has affected their son and family, from night terrors to pricey Continued from 2A therapy and trust issues. aggressive behavior in any way Radda sympathized, suggesting toward the minor child, but what they might never know what their has been confirmed is that Sandy son’s personality would have been has been physically abused for years without the violent interactions at at the hands of her parents.” such a young age. But Leigh said that’s no excuse “We have no way of knowing what and that his client is the “admitted effect these crimes will have on the abuser in this case and takes full re- minor,” Radda said, before speaking sponsibility.” directly to the defendant. The parents of the boy said that “You robbed this kid of some hapif Olvera is a victim of abuse she py times,” he said. “To what extent should not be striving for a career who knows? But you robbed his parin childcare. ents of the most blissful and chalThey asked for the maximum sen- lenging times of their life. These are supposed to be tence allowed by the most happy law. times and forma“In this comtive years, and munity we are you just robbed in a day care them of that and crisis,” the boy’s inflicted finanmother said. “We cial pressure in trust people to doing so.” watch our babies Radda also orin our homes.” dered $19,012.32 Judge Radda — James Radda in restitution. ordered the max“You shouldn’t Judge in Sandy Olvera child abuse case imum sentence be responsible of 18 months in for a child’s care, the county jail. and there is “I happen to be someone who thinks a weekend in nothing I can do about that,” Radda jail is a lot,” Radda said. “I take no said before remanding the defendant into custody of the Teton County Jail. personal pleasure in imposing jail.” Olvera, who doesn’t have a prior Maximum sentences are rarely given in Teton County. But Radda criminal record, didn’t make a statesaid that was the only fair judgment. ment during her sentencing. Sever“The mother said they trusted al of her family members showed up the defendant,” Radda said. “They in support of her. Many of the toddler’s family memmade efforts to hire a responsible bers were also in the courtroom. person. “I hope this doesn’t happen to an“There is nothing more a parent could have done to make sure their other family so we can better prochild was safe,” he said. “They did tect our children from monsters like everything possible, but unfortu- Sandy Olvera,” the boy’s mother nately the world is not perfect and said in court. they hired someone who abused Contact Emily Mieure at 732-7066 their child.” The parents shared details of how or courts@jhnewsandguide.com.

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the buyback entirely. Teachers Michelle Rooks and Jeff Stines, representing the Teton County Education Association, which advocates for teachers, attended the August meeting to tell the trustees that entering the school year with uncertainty about the buyback rule could hurt teacher morale. That’s particularly true of teachers who have been accruing sick days expecting they would reach the 50-day threshold and begin cashing out. “Some teachers think veteran teachers are going to take in on the chin,” Stines told the board. They offered to negotiate with the board to find a teacher attendance solution. “This could be a cool way for TCEA and the district to collaborate,” Rooks told the board. “We can help to communicate this in a way that starts the school year off more positively.” In pumping the brakes, the board opted to form a stakeholder group of teachers, the Education Association and administrators to discuss teacher attendance and whether changing the buyback policy could produce the desired effect. Trustees said they wanted to know what other Wyoming districts do, both related to the number of sick days teachers receive and whether they are compensated for unused ones. In districts around the state teachers generally receive a similar number of days. School districts in Park, Johnson, Laramie and Fremont counties give their teachers 12 days a year, Carbon County School District No. 1 gives 75 to 80 hours of paid time off and Fremont County School District No. 25 in Riverton gives 15 days. All except Laramie County School District No. 1, which has no limit on accrual, have some form of buyback program, though the terms are different. Closer to home, St. John’s Medical Center also has a paid time off buyback program, CFO John Kren said, that pays out at 100%, and the amount an employee can cash in on is based on tenure. The hospital doesn’t have employee attendance goals with its program and instead just believes the employee should be able to cash out in some way. “When someone earns time off, it’s theirs,” Kren said. “It does no one any good to carry 2,000 hours over.” While they may encourage employees to show up more often, buyback policies like St. John’s or the school district’s can have an unintended consequence. Offering a financial incentive can influence them to avoid taking the time away from work they need. “You have people in the building who need a day a month to destress, they take their days when they’re not sick,” Trustee Annie Band said during the July board workshop. “But on the other hand there are a lot of people who look at the buyout and ask, ‘Well am I $200 sick today?’” In attempting to address a complex problem the straightforward buyback policy leaves teachers and administrators with questions, but the board felt that starting a stakeholder process, which it will hire an outside facilitator to manage, should create investment in whatever solution is chosen. “There are problems with the system,” Band said at the August meeting, “but we should give the stakeholders ownership of the change.” Contact Tom Hallberg at 732-7079 or thallberg@jhnewsandguide.com.

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Motherhood: This Isn’t What I Expected

Yoga for New and Expectant Moms

A free and confidential group for perinatal (pre- and post-natal) mental health Led by St. John’s social worker Lynnette Gaertner, MSW, LCSW. Tuesdays, September 3 and 17 4–4:45 pm Wellness Flex Room 625 E. Broadway For information, call 307.739.4840

Children’s Grief Support Group Led by St. John’s Hospice social worker Oliver Goss, LCSW Tuesday, September 10 5:45 – 7:00 pm Children’s Museum For information, call 307.739.7463

Teton Mammas For new babies and their families Wednesdays, September 11 and 25 10 am–11:30, Moose-Wapiti St. John’s Medical Center September 11 Adding solid foods to your baby’s diet. Featuring Michelle Robertson, RDN, LD, CLC For information, call 307.739.7572

Memory Loss Support Group For those suffering from persistent memory problems; family members and caregivers welcome Wednesday, September 11 Noon – 1 pm For information, call 307.739.7434

Grief Support Group Led by St. John’s Hospice social worker Oliver Goss, LCSW Drop-ins welcome, but please call ahead Wednesdays, September 11 and 25 Noon – 1 pm Call 307.739.7463

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Friday, September 20 Potluck dinner Wednesday, September 25 5:00 pm Jackson Whole Grocer Yoga for Parkinson’s Five-week session, beginning September 28 JH Yoga Therapy in Wilson, 919-623-9515 Power Up Mondays 1:00 pm Senior Center For information, call Elizabeth 614-271-7012 or epdgerhard@gmail.com

Pre-Natal Yoga, 5:30–6:30 pm Thursdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19, and 26 Post-Natal Yoga Thursday, September 5, 4 – 5 pm Wellness Flex Room 625 E. Broadway $10/class, financial assistance available Taught by Rebecca Zulueta, registered prenatal yoga teacher For information, call 307.739.7399

Pain Management Class Train your brain to manage your pain Free 8-week class Wednesdays, 5:30 to 7:00 pm September 11–October 30 For more information and to register, contact Holly Richert at 307-739-7589

Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery Group Facilitated by Oliver Goss, LCSW, and Chris Smithwick, MA, CCCSLP Tuesday, September 23 4 – 5 pm Wellness Flex Room For information and to register, call 307.739.7463

Free Memory Screenings Concerned about your memory or thinking skills? Get a free, 30-minute screening. Tuesday, September 17 9 am – 4 pm Call 307.739.7434 to schedule an appointment

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Group in Spanish In Spanish! ¡En Español! Zumba with Elvis. Family friendly. Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 pm For information, call 307.739.7678

Sage Living Construction Update Learn the latest on the construction of the new facility. Tuesday, September 24, 7:30 – 8 am Boardroom St. John’s Medical Center For more information, call 307.739.7502

Auxiliary St. John’s Auxiliary’s 28th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Introduction to Telehealth Tuesday, September 24 noon–1 pm Teton County Library 125 Virginian Lane Presented by Lisa Finkelstein, DO, and Sandip Ray, MBA. For information, contact 307.739.7588

Wednesday, September 4 11 am – 5 pm Snake River Sporting Club $300 and up To register, go to stjohnshospitalfoundation. org/event/auxiliarygolf2019

Spine Classes Information for people considering or scheduled for spine surgery Tuesday, Sept. 3, 3-4:30 pm Monday, Sept. 9, 1-3 pm Tuesday, Sept. 17, 3-4:30 pm Monday, Sept. 23, 4-5:30 pm Physical Therapy Room St. John’s Medical Center Call to register, 307.739.6199

Growing through Grief An eight-week program led by St. John’s Hospice social worker Oliver Goss, LCSW Tuesdays, beginning September 17 4:00 – 5:00 pm For information and to register, call 307.739.7463

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Information for people considering or scheduled for joint replacement surgery Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2-3:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. 10, 4-5:30 pm Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2-3:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. 24, 4-5:30 pm Physical Therapy Room St. John’s Medical Center Call to register, 307.739.6199

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Habitat suggested for 440 W. Kelly project Nonprofit developer is looking for next project as final stage of Grove construction approaches. By Cody Cottier

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Commissioner Luther Propst suggests having Habitat for Humanity submit a proposal for 440 W. Kelly Ave., seen at center with tan siding and a green roof.

As officials grasp for a way to develop affordable housing on West Kelly Avenue, one commissioner has pitched yet another idea: a partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Neighborhood opposition has so far frustrated plans for the property, as some who live nearby object to adding high-density housing on a block of mostly single-family homes. With no obvious path forward for the embroiled project, Teton County

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Commissioner Luther Propst has suggested inviting the nonprofit builder to take a run at it. “I feel like we’re at an impasse over what to do,” he said. “So I want to look at the range of options that might bridge the disagreements about how to develop it.” The Town Council met separately last week to consider options for 440 W. Kelly, which the town and county own jointly. Neither governmental body can unilaterally decide the property’s fate, but they also seem unable to agree on an ideal outcome. Though the majority of town councilors last month supported a dense 16-unit building on the site, the county commissioners voted against it. With their preferred option off the table, town officials are now seriously considering only two courses: buy out the county and move ahead with the denser building or concede to a more politically feasible design of 12 or fewer units. When Propst heard that, he felt something was missing from the conversation. Why not consider Habitat, which builds exclusively affordable housing for workers earning 30% to 80% of the local median income? When the town and county first sought proposals from developers for West Kelly, Habitat didn’t submit one. Community Engagement Manager Elizabeth Ferguson said Habitat is occupied with developing housing at The Grove. But now, with the second of three phases of construction at The Grove set to end in February, Ferguson said, “our ability to focus on the next project will really open up.” However, the town and county have not formally invited Habitat to submit a proposal. Habitat has partnered with local government on past projects, including the 24 units at The Grove and five on Hall Street. “They’ve demonstrated that they can do this,” Propst said. Propst was one of three commissioners who voted against the original 16-unit design for West Kelly and envisions a Habitat project being smaller. He did not offer a specific number of units, but said the organization “may be able to help us bridge this divide between maximum number of bedrooms and maximum community benefit.” Perri Stern, a neighbor and outspoken opponent of dense housing on West Kelly, said Habitat’s work at The Grove could serve as an example of a suitable housing project in the neighborhood. “I believe this partnership working to develop a six-unit townhousestyle project, one that’s consistent with the neighborhood in terms of size and scale and mass, could achieve the goal of adding to our mix of affordable homes and garner strong community support,” she said. As for the logistics of Propst’s proposal, County Attorney Keith Gingery said elected officials would need to restart the process of seeking a developer. They already selected J. Roller and Tack Development but have not yet signed a development agreement. Because the town and county both have a say in what happens at West Kelly, they need to reach consensus on whether to pursue a proposal from Habitat. That option, along with those the council discussed last week, will likely come up at the joint meeting on Sept. 9. Contact Cody Cottier at 732-5911 or town@jhnewsandguide.com.

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The biggest piece of undeveloped land in Jackson, Karns Meadow, has long been seen as a place for eventual public use. The 42 acres are hemmed in by Snow King Drive, on the left, Karns Meadow Road and the START bus barn, in the distance, West Broadway, to the right, and, out of view, Flat Creek Drive.

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As part of the purchasing agreement between the Karns family, the town and the Jackson Hole Land Trust, which contributed $1 million to buy the land, the list of approved uses includes a path-

way around the perimeter of the meadow with trail lighting. According to the analysis, such a pathway “not only contradicts the stated goals of the Jackson/Teton County Comprehensive Plan to protect and steward open space but may also have a nega-

tive impact on surrounding habitat.” It also notes that the Wyoming Game and Fish Department objected to the pathway in 2012. Citing this section, Councilor Jim Stanford said, “we have to be very careful in how we consider this. “This [analysis] makes

clear that we have in some respects marginal habitat that’s on the verge of becoming worthless habitat,” he said. “It might give us pause about being too gung-ho about putting things for our benefit in this meadow.” More broadly, in a sweeping 200-plus pages, the analy-

sis considers everything from archaeological artifacts in the meadow to the plants to the habitat and migration needs of animals ranging from mule deer to trumpeter swans to beavers. Stanford praised its thoroughness. “This goes through every See Development on 27A

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kind of thing under the sun,” he said. “This is the document that should guide us as we begin to entertain any future changes to the meadow and how we might go about doing it.” Aside from the pathway, the analysis advises elected officials to keep in mind that just because something is permitted under the purchasing agreement does not mean it is required. “When considering development options on the property,” it states, “it is essential to remember that allowable uses are just that, allowable.” It goes on to say that potential harm “can likely be avoided or significantly reduced through careful planning and adjustments to development plans.” The environmental analysis arose as a way to study those allowable uses, but its findings go beyond the park plans. It recommends elected officials create a short-term management plan to address the “immediate needs to improve the existing conditions in Karns Meadow.” Specifically, it urges officials to step up weed management, clean up trash and enforce laws against pets and camping in the meadow. Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department Director Steve Ashworth said that was one of his biggest takeaways from the analysis. “There sometimes is a belief that if you just leave land alone it’ll take care of itself,” he said, adding that this is not always the case in an urban setting. “We should not just stand back and do nothing. We should be actively managing our property.” At any given time between May and September, an estimated 20 to 30 people camp in Karns Meadow. Police have decided not to enforce the nocamping policy but are beginning to crack down on littering.

Laurie Andrews, president of the Land Trust, said she worries Karns Meadow will sink to the bottom of the town’s to-do list. Over the years, she said, enthusiasm has waxed and waned, taking a toll on the site. And with increasing pressure from redevelopment around the meadow — including the 90-unit Sagebrush Apartments in the works at the northeast corner — she argued the situation is growing dire. “Right now, Karns Meadow is falling far short of what the community said they wanted 16 years ago,” Andrews said. “My point is, doing nothing is actually harming the resource. We need to, as a community, decide what we want.” Ashworth offered an actual timeline for moving ahead with a management plan. Town staff could have a draft prepared by the start of 2020, he said. The analysis also suggested a longterm strategy, or master plan, for Karns Meadow. The plan would hypothetically ensure that the property’s future aligns with the community’s goals for it. But Ashworth said such discussions are a ways off. “What we do in the future … with that property is something we can continue to talk about,” he said. Ashworth added that for now he will stick to immediate steps the town can take to give the meadow a boost. The councilors agreed, welcoming the idea of a more thoughtful plan for the site. And, like Andrews, they acknowledged it isn’t living up to its potential. “I think that anything we do to manage it will be better management than it is now,” Councilor Hailey Morton Levinson said. “I don’t think that it’s quite up to the standards that we would like it to be for the wildlife or people.” Contact Cody Cottier at 732-5911 or town@jhnewsandguide.com.

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Construction continues on hot springs pools at Astoria Hot Springs south of Hoback Junction. Weather permitting, concrete will be poured this fall and the new park could open as soon as June 2020. The resort gets its hot water for free, from natural springs at the site.

Astoria work will soon restore the hot water If concrete is poured before the snow flies, the park could open as soon as next summer. By Allie Gross

unking samples of metal lockers into sulfurous water comes with the territory when building new hot springs pools. Every material that’s part of the construction of the new Astoria Hot Springs Park must be tested to make sure it won’t be corroded by the particular minerals at the site, Astoria Park Conservancy Executive Director Paige Byron Curry said. A search for a mineral-proof wheelchair lift for the accessible pool has led her to look into German and Finnish suppliers, she said. “Everything we have that will be coming into contact with the water, whether it’s playground equipment or lockers, we have to actually dip in the water to test whether it will react poorly to our mineral content,” Curry said, “because every hot springs is different.” With a projected opening date of June 2020, contractors are framing pools, laying pipes and steel, and digging foundations for the natural hot springs site 16 miles south of Jackson. The original springs — for generations a beloved gathering place for Teton County families — closed in 1999. After a complicated series of failed development plans, the nonprofit Trust for Public Land acquired the land in June 2016. The trust raised $6 million from more than 500 donors to revive the park, designs for which include soaking pools, kids’ pool, a leisure pool, decks, lawns, picnic space and hammock setups. Plans also call for an adjacent 98-acre park with walking trails, pathways, playground areas and event spaces. The trust collected feedback on the design from 2,000 people and broke ground in late March. Those who remember the original springs can expect the return of

Aquatech employees lay rebar inside what will become the largest pool at Astoria Hot Springs.

a few hallmarks, like a playground three pools in the adult area — a for young kids and a snack shack of wheelchair accessible pool, waterfall massage pool and riverfront pool grab-and-go items like retro candy. — water will be The park is pumped directly tapping into the from the springs same two wells to the pools at its that were used natural 102 to for the origi104 degrees. nal park in the For the leisure 1950s, Curry and kids’ pools, said. Year-round which are geared testing has retoward families, vealed the water the pump house is safe with impressively stable — Josh Frappert will bring the temperatures, temperatures fc excavation which means down to a more no chlorine or comfortable 92 chemicals will be to 96 degrees. added, except for the kids’ pool (“For Geothermal energy will be harvested obvious reasons,” Curry said). and repurposed for power and to heat Pumps will direct the spring wa- the concrete deck in the winter. If the ter to a central pump house. For the project can raise the funding, a “cold

“This isn’t a private project, it’s something everybody gets to enjoy and be part of.”

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plunge” pool might be added. Trust for Public Land Senior Project Manager Chris Deming said the Astoria site provides a natural secondary filtration system to treat the pool water before it flows back into the Snake River. “When the different pools have water that has flowed through them, they will end up going down into that natural area and be a secondary filtration area through the wetlands and the rocks and the water itself before they go back into the Snake River,” Deming said. With the pool walls up, contractors are framing the shape of the pools by hand-laying dozens of steel beams. Then, concrete will be poured. “The crux of the situation is getting all the piping for these pools and steelwork done so we can pour See Astoria on 31A

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Judges rules against defendant Cody Wagner’s complaint about a search warrant.

The case against a man accused of choking and hitting his girlfriend at a Jackson hotel seems headed to trial. It’s been over a year and a half since police arrested 33-year-old Cody Wagner after they were called to reports of a violent fight. Wagner claimed police “acted without decency” when they obtained a search warrant for his phone that included conversations with his attorney. After an Aug. 13 hearing in Teton County District Court, Judge Tim Day decided Wagner had not met his burden on the argument. “The officer’s testimony affirms that the primary purpose of the search was related to the aggravated assault,” Day wrote in an order.

“During that search, officers also looked for evidence that a protection order was violated. As defendant conceded, the affidavit used to support the search warrant is facially valid and there are no cases on point for the issue he raises.” Officers reportedly found Wagner’s girlfriend covered in blood on Jan. 1, 2018 when they responded to the 49er Inn. When officers arrived, the victim was outside and said her boyfriend had hit her. Wagner told police they had argued about her Wagner dancing with other men at the bar, so he left without her. He said she attacked him when she returned to the room. But the victim told the opposite story, saying Wagner assaulted her when she returned to the hotel room. “She thought she was going to die,” Jackson police Lt. Roger Schultz said at the time. “There was some indication that he may have choked her.” The victim was hospitalized, and a no-contact order was put in place. The case has moved slowly through the courts since Wagner’s arraignment in early 2018. The Driggs, Idaho, man, represented by attorneys Katie Mannen

“She thought she was going to die. There was some indication that he may have choked her. ” — Roger Schultz jackson police lieutenant

and Tom Fleener, has been preparing his defense. According to court records, the defense plans to call character witnesses who will testify to “the defendant’s good and peaceful character around women.” They also plan to call witnesses to discredit the victim, like an acquaintance who “will testify that the victim is an aggressive person who is not trustworthy.” The prosecution plans to call witnesses who found the victim and heard her screaming for help, along with police and physicians, according to the state’s list of exhibits. They also plan to present photos of the victim’s injuries, photos of blood in the hotel room, body camera footage, text messages and other exhibits as evidence. Wagner’s case is scheduled for a pretrial conference Sept. 3 in Teton County District Court. He’s facing charges of felony aggravated assault and battery, felony strangulation and misdemeanor domestic battery.

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The original Astoria Hot Springs pool, a popular place for kids to learn to swim, closed in 1999 after decades of use.

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concrete before the weather turns,” Curry said. If that happens the park could open as soon as June 2020. If wintry weather prevents concrete pouring this season, the opening may be delayed until fall 2020. Lining up contractors in Jackson Hole’s booming summer construction season can be a problem, but contractors like Josh Frappart’s FC Excavation were excited for the opportunity to be a part of the Astoria project. A “born and raised Jackson kid,” he learned to swim at the original Astoria pool. “When this thing went out for bids and people were contacting us, it’s something we felt really passionate about,” he said. He’s even excited to tell his kids he was part of the project. “You don’t see many things like

this pop up really often,” Frappart said. “We dig a lot of foundations and utilities. “The biggest thing is being able to take our kids down there and our families,” Frappart said, “and also building something that’s for the community. This isn’t a private project, it’s something everybody gets to enjoy and be a part of.” The park team is working to involve various stakeholders in the community, like active seniors and the Latino community, on planning for phase 2 of the park: the 100-acre passive park adjacent to the springs, Curry said. “We know basically it’ll be a 5-mileplus trail system, it’ll have picnic pavilions and event spaces,” she said. “But beyond that general high level thinking, we’re not quite sure what it’ll look like.” Contact Allie Gross at 732-7063 or county@jhnewsandguide.com.

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Staff report Every week Jackson Hole citizens have various opportunities to engage with the local political process. Here’s a list of town, county and state meetings scheduled in Teton County in the coming week. For complete and up-to-date agendas, check the website with each entry.

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• County: Teton County Board of County Commissioners voucher a.m., commission meeting. 8:30  chambers, 200 S. Willow St. TetonCountyWY.gov. • County: Teton County Board of County Commissioners regua.m., commission lar meeting. 9  chambers, 200 S. Willow St. TetonCountyWY.gov. • Town: Town Council special workshop. 3  p.m., Town Council Chambers, 150 E. Pearl Ave. JacksonWY.gov. • Town: Town Council regular meeting. 6 p.m., Town Council Chambers, 150 E. Pearl Ave. JacksonWY.gov.

Wednesday, Sept. 4

• Housing: Jackson/Teton County Housing Authority board meeting. 2 p.m., Housing Department, 320 S. King St. JHAffordableHousing.org. • Pathways: Pathways Task Force meeting, 5:30 p.m., Old Library conference room, 320 S. King St. JacksonWY.gov.

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• County: Teton County Board of County Commissioners voucher meeting. 9  a.m., commission chambers, 200 S. Willow St. TetonCountyWY.gov. • Town and county: Joint information meeting. 3 p.m., Teton County commission chambers, 200 S. Willow St. TetonCountyWY.gov. • Planning: Teton County Planning Commission meeting. 6 p.m., Teton County commission chambers, 200 S. Willow St. TetonCountyWY. gov.

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• Preservation: Teton County Historic Preservation Board meeting. 7 p.m., Teton County commission chambers, 200 S. Willow St. TetonHistoricPreservation.org.

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Tetons give bankers space to mull economy Media parse Powell’s speech to guess whether he’ll cut interest rates. By Natalie Shilati Tourists outfitted in hiking clothes milled around the lobby while businesspeople in suits filed into the 2019 Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium at Jackson Lake Lodge. Outside, elk grazed in the willowy meadows serving as a backdrop for national broadcast teams, Bloomberg and CNBC, sitting under bright lights and ready to go live. A low-hanging cloud on the horizon cut the mountains in half, much like what President Trump wants to do to national interest rates. For 43 years Jackson Hole has been home to the high-powered economic symposium, which brings together the Federal Reserve chairman and presidents along with central bankers and academics to reflect on the state of the U.S. economy. Esther George, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, hosted the 2019 symposium and selected its theme, “Challenges for Monetary Policy.” “Central bankers face a range of challenges as they pursue their mandates,” said George, who voted against the Federal Reserve’s last interest rate cut. “It’s a complex ecosystem in which central bankers seek an equilibrium,” George said. “Grand Teton National Park is perhaps the ideal place to contemplate such challenges given the very complex natural ecosystem that exists here.” That equilibrium could get harder to achieve as worries mount about a possible recession in the next year. At

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Patrick Harker, right, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, speaks with Bloomberg TV’s Michael McKee on Friday outside Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park.

the Jackson Hole symposium all eyes were on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and what he might do to keep the economy humming. The U.S. economy continues into its 11th year of the longest expansion yet. As the economy keeps expanding, unemployment rates have fallen steadily and inflation has remained stable. But during Friday’s address at

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New backcountry blaze starts in Yellowstone Lightning is suspected in Brimstone Fire. Boulder Lake Fire is 100% contained. Staff report Lightning is the suspected cause of a new fire burning along the eastern shore of Yellowstone Lake. The Brimstone Fire was detected Monday afternoon and is about a half-acre in size within a forested area of fir and spruce trees, according to a Yellowstone National Park news release. Due to limited fire activity so far, the Thorofare Trail remains open, though the Brimstone Bay campsite 5E4 along the Thorofare Trail has been closed due to the fire until further notice. Hikers can check the current status of the trail by going to TinyURL.com/yahk6b38. Yellowstone firefighters will monitor the backcountry blaze, which plays an important role in maintaining the health of the ecosystem’s wildlife habitat and vegetation, according to the press notice. Only three other wildfires are still actively burning in the northwest corner of Wyoming patrolled by Teton Interagency Fire. The blazes are small, natural and remote. In the Gros Ventre Wilderness the 0.5-acre Flat Creek Fire is still going three weeks after being ignited. In the Teton Wilderness the 2-acre Box Creek Fire has been slowly smoldering for five weeks. In the Bridger Wilderness the 0.1acre Skull Lake fire hangs on in the patchy conifers up near the Wind River Range’s tree line. Fire danger is “high” in the great-

er Jackson Hole area and the Winds and “very high” in the Wyoming and Salt River ranges. The human-caused Boulder Lake Fire south of Pinedale is 100% contained. The fire continues to receive strong winds during the afternoon hours, but containment lines are holding, according to a news release. An aspen stand on the south facing slope above Boulder Lake is the only area still burning. Smoke is still visible from the Boulder Lake Estates and Boulder Lake. “Firefighters are aware of the fire activity and will be monitoring this smoke periodically,” the news release states. “There is no threat to containment lines as the aspen stand is surrounded by solid black with no receptive fuels for the fire to spread to.” The fire, initially named the Tannerite Fire for a brand of exploding rifle target, was caused by an exploding target, said Brad Purdy, a spokesman for the Wyoming office of the Bureau of Land Management. Exploding targets are prohibited on BLM land where the fire started, he said. Those shooting the targets reported the fire. “We do really, really appreciate that this individual, or individuals, did step up and report that fire,” he said. “It’s very important for us to get on these things quickly. That always helps us protect life and property.” Purdy lauded Sublette County’s quick initial response. Contact Mike Koshmrl at 732-7067 or env@jhnewsandguide.com.

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Yellowstone National Park officials suspect the Brimstone Fire, on the eastern shore of Yellowstone Lake, was started Monday by lightning.

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“The definition is a credit, certification, degree or any other credential that earns at minimum a living wage and has career progression capacity potential,” Wyoming Community College Commission Executive Director Sandy Caldwell said. Caldwell, who sits on the attainment taskforce, said attainment will have to permeate all levels of education if the state is going to meet its 2025 goal. That means creating a “college-going

culture” that starts in the K-12 school system. The attainment taskforce has members across the school system, from superintendents like Gillian Chapman from Teton County and Owen St. Clair from the Wind River Indian Reservation, as well as Wyoming Superintendent Jillian Balow. Those representatives can help the council incorporate college readiness into its plans, and the taskforce gives educators the opportunity to discuss the meaning of “highquality credentials.”

Not just a degree Past philosophies have valued fouryear bachelor’s degrees over other forms of postsecondary education, but a report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce says a bachelor’s degree won’t be necessary for the majority of jobs in 2020. It says 65% of jobs will require some form of postsecondary education, but a bachelor’s degree or higher will be needed for only 35% of total jobs. Nearly a third of the workforce will need a certificate or associate degree, and the attainment council is looking to bolster all levels of postsecondary education to give students the skills they need for their chosen career paths, rather than stressing that they follow the four-year path. Boosting the attainment rate means offering more programs that students, particularly adults, see as necessary for their advancement. Central Wyoming College’s proposed Bachelor of Applied Science program is part of that effort. Other community college may also consider the degrees, which have the added benefit of being local, allowing students to stay closer to home. “Legislators were looking for two types of students, workforce students and, in particular, those that are site bound,” Ridgway said. Both of these things, the council’s plan to boost attainment and CWC’s new program, are in the planning phase. Since the council was formed just a few months ago, Caldwell said, it is drawing up plans that it can collect public comment on before beginning implementation. Ridgway said CWC is awaiting approval from the Higher Learning Commission and the Wyoming Community College Commission before the new degree program can move forward. “There is a $1.5 million lifetime difference in earnings between a bachelor’s degree and a high school diploma, and an associate’s is between that,” Caldwell said. “Educational attainment is the No. 1 predictor of someone’s success.” Contact Tom Hallberg at 732-7079 or thallberg@jhnewsandguide.com.

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The Upper Snake River Basin Sage Grouse Working Group has drafted an emergency plan to boost populations of the birds in the Jackson Hole area.

Sage grouse infusion may be in the works Continuing fall in bird numbers, especially up the Gros Ventre, looks like a grouse emergency. By Mike Koshmrl Come next spring a panel of local experts tasked with counseling state managers about Jackson Hole’s sage grouse intends to have everything in order in case a reeling population needs an emergency infusion of birds. The regional population overall has been in a yearslong spiral toward the brink, but it’s a much smaller subpopulation of the chicken-sized sagebrush-dwelling critters that ekes it out in the Gros Ventre River drainage that’s of the highest priority. “You could look at the Gros Ventre at being our trial, in the shortterm,” retired biologist Joe Bohne, who chairs the Upper Snake River Basin Sage Grouse Working Group, told the News&Guide in an interview Tuesday. Up the Gros Ventre this spring, biologists counted no more than seven male sage grouse displaying for an untold number of females on “lek” sites used attracting mates. Just around 40 more male grouse — tied for a record low — were detected at eight leks in the heart of Jackson Hole, mostly in the sagebrush flats within Grand Teton National Park. The historical average number of sage grouse counted in Jackson Hole’s “core area” habitat, where almost all the birds live, is 167 males. Exacerbating the concern for the Gros Ventre population is its isolation — there’s little evidence they mix with the Grand Teton birds, or with a much larger population to the east in the Green River basin. Meeting last week, the Upper Snake working group unanimously supported being prepared to act nimbly in case the lek counts continued to fall next spring. There was even discussion of cobbling together tens of thousands of dollars this fall and winter, a pot of money that would pay for six solar-powered GPS backpacks that could be fitted onto translocated female sage grouse, and also cover the cost of data processing fees for a few years to come. A potential source population for the transplants was also on the table for discussion, and biologists were siding toward trapping the birds in the Green River basin, which houses the most significant numbers of sage grouse remaining on planet Earth. Jackson Hole’s population is not that. It’s always been relatively iso-

lated and small population, but now it is as small as any time in modern history, on the heels of a Blacktail Butte wildfire that knocked out a bunch of winter habitat and two straight rough snow years. “What’s concerning is the way this thing goes off the deep end,” Bohne told his fellow working group members. “It looks like a population crash. “I’m not trying to paint this as the sky is falling,” he said. National Elk Refuge Biologist Eric Cole reminded him that, “It might be.” Cole pointed out that sage grouse visible during winter in the refuge’s North Gap area were down to six this year. Typically, he said, there are 50 to 100. “It’s not part of their criteria,” Cole said, “but I still think it’s important.” The criteria Cole referred are detailed in Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon’s executive order prescribing protecting for sage grouse, a document that incidentally was updated the same day the local working group met. A “soft trigger” identified in the order has already been met, based on a 71% drop in male grouse numbers over the last five years. The group haggled over whether the “hard trigger” had also been tripped, and were trying to understand the just-released criteria. Hard triggers indicate management is failing to conserve birds, and that there’s a “catastrophic indicator” that a population is not responding to conservation actions. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department assists in the process by running an analysis to determine if a population is in need of life support, which may be the case in the Gros Ventre. “Nowhere else in the state would I run a hard-trigger analysis on just one lek,” Wyoming sage grouse biologist Leslie Schreiber told the working group. “I’m trying to understand that, so help me with that.” For now the Upper Snake working group members are hammering out language for a recommendation that will be sent on to the statewide Sage Grouse Implementation Team. There’s a good likelihood that, in the event of continued decline, a translocation will be a part of that proposal — especially up the Gros Ventre. “Can we move these birds and get them to stick?” Bohne said. “The stuff we’ve been doing in North Dakota says yes, you can. If you get the chicks when they’re young enough, they can’t fly and leave.” Contact Mike Koshmrl at 732-7067 or env@jhnewsandguide.com.

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By Tom Hallberg The Wyoming Department of Health wants to make air ambulance travel cheaper for everyone. Officials have drafted a waiver application to send to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services asking to change air ambulance travel regulations. Essentially they want to treat air ambulance service like a utility, extending the service at Medicaid prices to everyone, regardless of age, income level or location by creating a type of regulated monopoly. “We’re trying to fix the free market,” said Franz Fuchs, a Health Department policy advisor. The idea behind it is simple: The state would choose air ambulance providers based on a public proposal process, set up a dispatch center that would field calls for the services and then assign providers to emergencies and hospitals based on their proximity. For instance, in a crash like the fatal one that occurred in July in Grand Teton National Park, the central call center would find the closest base in Wyoming with a helicopter ready and dispatch it to the crash site. The goal is to decrease the cost of air ambulance travel, which can run tens of thousands of dollars and is often not completely covered by insurance companies. Sometimes the air ambulance provider that responds to a call isn’t in-network with a patient’s insurance company, so much of the cost falls to the patient. The waiver would allow the state to retroactively expand Medicaid coverage to everyone who takes an air ambulance ride. Under the proposed program the state would pay providers a flat fee — the public notice likened it to a “gym membership” payment — then recoup costs from insurance companies and other payers. As of Monday the state is accepting public comment on the proposed waiver, which is one of the last steps in the process. Fuchs said the state will send the waiver application to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service after the public comment period closes, then the federal agency will have 45 days to respond. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services can extend the

process, however, if it has questions or wants to see changes to the application. Fuchs said if that happens the application could end up in a sort of bureaucratic limbo that could extend for years, which is the last thing the department wants. The proposal faces a tough road, Fuchs said. The change would be a seismic shift in how the life-saving health care service is regulated. Though it would inject a high level of regulation into private enterprise, it is meant to quell some of the forces that saddle customers with big bills. Because of the nature of air ambulance travel, customers don’t have the choice to ask for an in-network provider. Since Medicare and Medicaid pay less for an air ambulance flight than Wyoming providers say it costs, the difference in cost is passed on to insurance companies and patients. Many insurance companies have failed to reach agreements with providers to bring them into their networks, sometimes leaving patients with staggering bills. Wyoming’s plan would eliminate the surprise of receiving a big bill by mandating that patients’ out-ofpocket costs would either be $5,000 or 2% of their annual income, whichever is lower. The Health Department labels it as a check on rampant economic forces that hurt consumers. Fuchs called it a free-market solution because the state is still allowing market forces, namely how much companies charge, to dictate which providers fit into the proposed system. Call center dispatchers would receive calls and send them to approved companies. Other companies wouldn’t be excluded from the market, though the proposal would make it difficult for them to compete. “There’s no legal reason we would stop them,” Fuchs said, “But if we are controlling the volume, they would get no calls.” To comment or view materials related to the application go to AirAmbulanceWaiver.Wyo.gov. Fuchs will also take comments at franz.fuchs@ wyo.gov. The public comment period ends Sept. 29. The Health Department will also hold a pair of public meetings, one at 11 a.m. Sept. 3 in Torrington and another at 5 p.m. Sept. 5 in Laramie. Since those drives might be a bit far for Jacksonites, call in information is on the same website as the application. Contact Tom Hallberg at 732-7079 or thallberg@jhnewsandguide.com.

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As drivers bemoan jams, summer traffic sees slight bumps Highway 22 levels surpass benchmark for constructing new road projects. By Allie Gross

espite commuter complaints that Teton County’s roads are especially packed this summer, traffic counts haven’t jumped significantly over the past few years. “I can get over the pass and home faster after a heavy snowstorm than I can coming home right now,” Kristin Williamson wrote Aug. 10 in response to a Facebook inquiry polling readers on summer traffic. “This year has been the worst yet!” “Traffic this year has been the worst I’ve seen since moving here,” Nicki Kinney wrote.

“The backup starts on Broadway some days and traffic crawls until we pass Moose-Wilson on the drive home.” — Nicki Kinney frustrated driver

“The backup starts on Broadway some days and traffic crawls until we pass MooseWilson on the drive home.” Average daily traffic on Highway 22 west of town increased 3.2% over last year in June and 0.8% over last year in July, according to data from Wyoming Department of Transportation automatic vehicle counters. Traffic on Highway 22 west of Highway 390 increased 2.3% over last year in June and 1.5% over last year in July. August figures are not yet available. That’s not to say there isn’t some major traffic out there. According to a town and county report, in 2017 motor vehicles traveled more than 592 million miles within the county, surpassing the community’s goal to limit traffic to 560 million miles in 2035. Highway 22 traffic levels have surpassed the 20,000 average vehicles per day benchmark for constructing new road projects like the Tribal Trail Connector and additional lanes, per the county’s 2015 Integrated Transportation Plan. The traffic levels had several readers, including Gary Mackenzie, clamoring for such projects, including an expansion of Highway 22 to four lanes. Mackenzie said his commute over Teton Pass should take an hour, depending on weather. “My drive home can take 2-3 hours depending on the day,” he wrote. Josh Ehresman called for alternate routes, a north bridge See Traffic on 50A

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sues, these changes allow us to safely and efficiently ensure students arrive at school on time.”

Insure iPads and computers For evidence that we live in the 21st century, look no further than your child’s backpack. Gone are the days of carrying a stack of heavy textbooks. The tomes have been replaced by sleek pieces of technology that can access infinite amounts of research, information and interactive lessons. But with the advent of digital education comes a new worry: the cost of losing or damaging a device. Back in the day, a lost textbook might cost $100, usually less, but a broken iPad or computer could result in a much bigger replacement bill. Since the Apple products are a necessary part of learning in Teton County School District No. 1, parents might want to consider device insurance for their children’s district-issued hardware. Like similar coverage on a personal phone, device insurance covers theft and all manner of damage, including submersion. The policies run $75.35 for a 13-inch Macbook laptop and $26.79 for an iPad with no deductible, and they cover the entire school year. Parents must sign up through the district policy, not individually, at My.SafeWare.com.

Policy changes move forward The Teton County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees approved the first reading of a slate of policy changes at its Aug. 14 meeting. The changes cover everything from public records requests to administering medicine to students. “Some are cleanup policies, some are updates because state statute changed,” Superintendent Gillian Chapman told the board. “Others are ones that we have wanted to talk about and address for some time.” Administrative changes include codifying Communications Coordinator Charlotte Reynolds as the compliance officer in regard to nondiscrimination policies, as well as adding her as the “designated custodian” of public records. The public records policy stipulates that “absent good cause, the district has 30 days to comply with a response after the acknowledged date of receipt.” At a workshop before their July meeting, the trustees debated changes to the recess policies, particularly in light of recent research that has shown the mental and physical health benefits of daily time spent outside. One sticking point in the old policies was a teacher’s ability to make a child miss recess as a punishment. The amended policy now reads, “Loss of recess may be considered when the safety and welfare of the student or others is a concern.” Trustee Annie Band suggested the board encourage teachers to use restorative consequences such as helping a teacher clean up after class. State law dictates the board must wait at least 45 days after the first reading to pass the policy changes on second reading. To read the changes go to TCSD.org/board and click on the Board Docs logo. Click on the Policies drop-down menu and go to the draft to read the pending amendments. Changes will either be underlined or highlighted in yellow. Public comment on the policy changes can be directed to the trustees at any time before their Oct. 9 meeting, when the policies will come up for a second reading. Email comments to schoolboard@ tcsd.org. — Tom Hallberg

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Canyon Phillips, 3, gets a closer look at a wolf that was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday in Grand Teton National Park.

Teton park wolf dies in hit-and-run strike Grand Teton estimates about one park wolf a year is killed by a vehicle. By Mike Koshmrl Canyon Phillips had the rare experience of seeing his first wild wolf up close last weekend, though unfortunately the canine had just expired. The 3-year-old son of wildlife-watching guide Taylor Phillips probably didn’t grasp what exactly was going on when he crawled up to investigate the stillwarm carcass of the grayish-white lobo late on Saturday. Moments before the female adult wolf had been fatally hit by a vehicle cruising down Grand Teton National Park’s main interior road near Colter Bay Village. The Phillips family rolled by just as Teton Interagency firefighters, who were also driving by, were dragging the animal’s carcass off of the road. “I don’t believe he comprehends death, and what that is,” Phillips said of his son’s roadside encounter. “He kept on repeating, ‘Why isn’t it real?’” he said. “We were like, ‘No, it is real, but it’s dead — it no longer has any life moving through its veins.’ It’s unfortunate. That was his first wolf, really.” The wolf was a 7-year-old female from the Huckleberry Pack, which had been tracked and given a unique identification number by the National Park Service in the past. When asked, park officials declined to identify the animal by its number. Although the wolf appears white in photos, it was actually gray and its coat was turning white in its twilight years. Grand Teton biologist John Stephenson said that the aging lobo’s cause of death — a vehicle strike — is common for wolves within the park’s boundaries. Fourteen wolves have been hit and killed on park roads since 2005, he said. “We have an average of one a year,” Stephenson said. “In the park, it is the No. 1 cause of mortality for wolves.” The driver of the motor vehicle that struck the Huckleberry Pack wolf did not report it, although that is a legal requirement. Another motorist who

witnessed the hapless animal being hit did phone authorities, but the reporting party did not provide enough detail for law enforcement to pursue. No investigation into the animal’s death is underway, park wildlife chief Dave Gustine said. Gustine encouraged motorists who strike an animal — or see one hit — to call Teton Interagency Dispatch promptly, and with as many details as possible. “If people followed the speed limit,” Gustine said, “a lot of these incidents could be avoided.” The section of highway where the wolf was hit cuts through sagebrush and grass fields and has mostly open sight lines, said Phillips, who is the founder and CEO of Jackson Hole Eco Tour Adventures. Gustine concurred with that assessment, though noted it’s impossible to say if speed was a factor. The Huckleberry Pack shows up on Wyoming Game and Fish Department monitoring reports as long ago as 2012, which is the year the female that just died would have been born. Its home range, maps show, extends through most of northern Teton Park and the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway, spilling into the BridgerTeton National Forest’s Teton Wilderness to the east. At last assessment the pack had 10 wolves in its ranks, making it one of the largest wolf packs in Wyoming. Phillips, whose guides and business benefits from wolf watching, said the Huckleberry Pack hasn’t been a particularly visible wolf pack, at least recently. That’s true of wolves in Jackson Hole generally, he said. “In the past year, year and a half, wolf observations have been slim,” Phillips said, “and I correlate that to the hunt that opened up.” At least over the last two years no members of the Huckleberry Pack have been registered by successful legal wolf hunters, according to Game and Fish reports. Wolf harvest has been much more substantial in the southern and eastern parts of the valley. Contact Mike Koshmrl at 732-7067 or env@jhnewsandguide.com.

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Wyoming Briefs UW tightens admission rules LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming’s board of trustees voted this month, at the request of university administrators, to set a minimum ACT score of 17 for students to be admitted to the school. Previously, high school graduates could be assured admission to UW, albeit with some remedial classes, if they had a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to 2.99. No standardized test score was required. The new policy will still require those students with a sub-3.0 GPA to have an ACT of at least 17 or an SAT score of 900. Kyle Moore, UW’s associate vice provost for enrollment management, said that in recent years about 20 freshmen admitted under the old requirement would now be disqualified from admittance based on low ACT scores. Only about half of those students continue at the university after their freshman year, he said. Forty-five students who were admitted during 2018’s record-breaking freshman class would be disqualified. About half the students have not returned to school, and 16 were suspended for substandard grades, Moore said. The administration believes this is a very positive thing” to ensure students succeed as freshmen,” said UW’s top attorney, Tara Evans, who guides much of the university’s revisions to its regulations, told trustees this month.

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The amendment bans electronic smoking devices “that can be used to deliver aerosolized or vaporized nicotine to the person inhaling from the device, including, but not limited to, an e-cigarette, e-cigar, e-pipe, vape pen or e-hookah.” The amendment excludes devices designed to deliver prescription medications, such as inhalers. The amendment redefines smoking as “inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other lighted or heated tobacco, nicotine or other product intended for inhalation, including hookah and marijuana, whether natural or synthetic.”

Ski lodge fire ruled accidental

PINEDALE — The July 12 fire that consumed the lodge at White Pine Ski Resort has been ruled accidental. According to Sublette County Unified Fire Public Information Officer Mike Petty, an investigation involving local, state and insurance agency investigators determined the fire was caused by a propane leak with one of the furnaces that found an ignition source in the lodge. White Pine representative Robyn Blackburn said, “We are waiting on the insurance company to accept the cause and origin, then get permission to remove the rest of the structure.” “There’s a lot going on in the background,” she continued. “We are hoping to use the existing concrete for warming huts in the upcoming ski season.” “We plan to open for the season,” said White Pine General Manager Katie Lane. “We hope to move in temporary buildings. The goal is to provide, rentals, ski school, food and beverages — everything we need for a ski resort.” — From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers

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Klobuchar visits Jackson. Bikeless this time Presidential candidate pedaled here in 1981. By Cody Cottier Long before she became a U.S. senator in her home state of Minnesota, and long before she entered the 2020 Democratic presidential race, Amy Klobuchar went for a long bicycle ride. In the summer of 1981, when she was 21 and about to enter her senior year at Yale, Klobuchar and her father pedaled the 1,200 miles from Minneapolis to Jackson Hole. Even at that point she was already familiar with the area from many childhood vacations, Klobuchar told the News&Guide while she was in town for a fundraiser last week. “I literally had never gone to Disneyland,” she said. “All we did was go to the Tetons.” When Klobuchar visited the valley last week she recalled her family’s outings in Grand Teton National Park: floating the Snake River, hiking to Avalanche Canyon, Death Canyon, Solitude Lake. Her home still features images of the mountains, some of which her father climbed with Glenn Exum, she said. (Within the first 15 seconds of her phone call with the News&Guide, Klobuchar announced she was “wearing an Exum Guides shirt right now.”) “It actually was a huge part of my life growing up,” she said. “It’s really fun to be back, even just for a few hours.” The occasion was a dinner and cocktail party, one of three recent presidential fundraisers in Teton County. On Aug. 19 a luncheon at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort raised more than $1 million for the Trump reelection campaign, and Democratic candidate Cory Booker was expected to hold one Sunday. A spokesperson for Klobuchar did not

respond by press time with the total donation amount from Monday’s events, but suggested contributions ranged from $250 to $2,800. Historically, Wyoming has not been fond of Democratic presidents. The last to win a majority in the state was Lyndon Johnson in 1964. Coincidentally, Klobuchar is quick to note, he won alongside Vice President Hubert Humphrey, who, like her, was a U.S. senator in Minnesota. Nevertheless, in the words of Teton County Democratic Party Chairwoman Marylee White, “it’s an unhappy playing field for Democratic Party politics in Wyoming.” But Klobuchar said she didn’t want to write off far-flung states. Instead, she has “tried really hard to run a campaign that’s about our whole country. “I have been running on the simple idea … that it’s time to cross the river of our divide,” she said. “And it could be the Snake River.” One instance of that divide is visible in a statement from Wyoming U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney’s office, issued ahead of the Trump fundraiser: “The president’s policies are benefiting Wyoming and the nation.” Klobuchar disputes that. Though Trump rose to political power by appealing to disenchanted rural voters, she argues he has yet to make good on his promises to revitalize agriculture, invest in infrastructure and lower pharmaceutical costs. “He talked a good game, especially for red areas,” she said. “But when it really comes down to did he get these things done … I think the answer is no.” Though conversations about the growing harm of climate change often focus on coastal areas, she argues it is also a matter of great concern to rural regions. As the severity of wildfire increases in Western states, for example, she said, “We’ve got to be willing to at

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When she was 21, now-presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar biked to Jackson Hole from Minneapolis with her father. Jim Klobuchar, a columnist for The Minneapolis Star, documented their trip for the paper.

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shape. After talking to numerous sources who had seen the bear, Game and Fish believed he had not had any human or pet food. “Eventually it was going to find a food reward,” Gocke said. “It was exhibiting behavior of a bear that has gotten a food reward: more bold, showing up at houses and porches during the day, not being afraid of people.” Game and Fish was planning to relocate the bear within the next day. “The bottom line is, we want to give its best chance of living out its life in the wild — move it far away from development,” Gocke said. There have been other reports of bears frequenting the Snow King area, but it is typically due to the bears’ preparation for hibernation. They will make their way closer to civilization to find berry bushes. Game and Fish encourages residents to wait to put trash out until the morning and secure food. “People need to be diligent about keeping their garbage and pet food unavailable,” Gocke warned. “That’s what is predominantly involved in bear conflicts in the area.” Contact Natalie Shilati via 732-7078 or rebecca@jhnewsandguide.com.

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under studio lights tried to parse what Powell will do next. While Powell’s phrasing was widely interpreted as indicating more interest rate cuts are coming, he didn’t specify how many reductions might be on tap for the rest of the year.

Vacationers, posing for family photos in front of the Tetons, were briefly cordoned off as photographers lined up to capture Powell as he took a quick stroll to gaze up at the peaks during a planned photo op. Contact Managing Editor Rebecca Huntington at 732-7078 or rebecca@ jhnewsandguide.com.

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Week in Review

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The Wood Brothers perform Friday at the base of Snow King.

This is a selection of the stories printed within the past week in the News&Guide’s sister publication, the Jackson Hole Daily. For full versions of each of these stories and more go to JHNewsAndGuide.com.

Town hires hillside regs help

The town of Jackson hired a consultant to update regulations for building on steep slopes and unstable soil. Simon Associates LLC will undertake the code revisions at a cost of about $53,000. Its principal geologist, David Simon, has for 15 years served as a consulting geologist to Draper City, Utah. The issue arose after the West Broadway landslide. Triggered by human activity, it began five years ago and eventually destroyed Budge Drive and Walgreens. Taxpayers were on the hook, ultimately paying the bulk of the $11.2 million cost to stabilize the hillside in what some have dubbed “a very expensive lesson.” Since then, planners have deemed the town’s current approach to hillside development inadequate. They want to rethink its approach to avoid future multimillion-dollar mishaps. — Cody Cottier

Star Valley burn planned

An expansive, yearslong controlled burn project on the Bridger-Teton National Forest will get underway this fall along the forested front east of Star Valley. The Star Valley Prescribed Burn Project covers nearly 65,000 acres, a tract about a fifth the size of Grand Teton National Park. Wildland firefighters will chip away at the project piece by piece over a decade. Just a fraction — 15% to 25% — of federal land within the project perimeter is expected to burn. That’s because the project will be a mix of fuels-reduction work designed to prevent wildfires from creeping onto private lands to the west, and prescribed burns that mimic wildfire’s natural role of invigorating browse for elk and mule deer. On tap this fall is a planned burn that falls into the latter category. Flames will fly in the Salt Range’s subalpine zone, way up high in the headwaters of Strawberry Creek. — Mike Koshmrl

Park to get better cell service

A year from now, Grand Teton National Park visitors and employees should have drastically improved cell coverage in places ranging from Beaver Creek to the remote west shore of Jackson Lake. The improved connectivity will come courtesy of 63 miles of new fiber-optic line and nine cell towers between Flagg Ranch, Moose and Kelly. The plans, driven by telecommunication companies, have been on the drawing board for years, but they were finally authorized Aug. 15 by the National Park Service. Park spokeswoman Denise Germann described the network as making a big difference for those who live in or visit the 310,000-acre park. “I can sit in my office, and some-

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times at headquarters the internet service has issues,” Germann said Friday. “I think our employees are pretty stoked about being able to have better internet and cell service.” The scope of the infrastructure proposed is unprecedented within the 419-unit national park system. During the planning phases there was some pushback from advocacy groups and residents who were less than thrilled about broadcasting high-speed internet into vast swaths of park where no service exists today. “Are we losing something here?” Snake River boatman Jim Stanford asked in an interview this spring. “Are these places becoming less wild for the sake of modern convenience?” — Mike Koshmrl

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Cop cite Jeep driver for hitting bicyclist By Tom Hallberg The driver who hit a longtime Jackson teacher riding his bike along Elk Refuge Road has been cited. Louis Appignani, 86, received a misdemeanor citation for failure to pass safely on the left following the July 24 accident that sent Jim Rooks to the hospital. In interviews with police, Appignani said he was unclear about how he hit Rooks, said Teton County Sheriff ’s Office Deputy Jess Stone. “He acknowledged he saw Mr. Rooks riding,” Stone said. “He felt he had gotten over to the left, but at

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some point in time there was contact.” Stone said it is unclear which part of Appignani’s Jeep struck Rooks, though there were black scuff marks on the front right quarter panel. Both were heading north on the Refuge Road about 2 miles from the Miller House. A GoFundMe has been set up to help Rooks and his family pay for the medical bills related to his injuries. Created Aug. 7, the fundraiser had a goal of $10,000, but as of Tuesday it had collected nearly $16,000. Contact Tom Hallberg at 732-7079 or thallberg@jhnewsandguide.com. “Once you get to that point and you can’t carry any more, you end up with what you have every night out there with traffic backed up and going very slow,” Hammond said. “You just can’t get any more traffic out there.” Hammond said those slight increases are to be expected. According to a 2014 Planning and Environmental Linkage study conducted by WYDOT, the Highway 22 corridor traffic growth has averaged about 2% per year for 20 years. “Projections of socioeconomic activity indicate that growth trends will continue and exacerbate traffic congestion in the corridors,” the study said. “Over time that adds up very quickly,” Hammond said. “You probably don’t notice it from year to year, but over a length of time, if you were to leave the valley for awhile and come back, you’d probably notice it over a several-year period.” Contact Allie Gross at 732-7063 or county@jhnewsandguide.com.

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Blotter ■■ Surf’s up: A wedding party decided to take a golf cart for a joy ride Saturday night at Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club. One of the men hopped on top to “roof surf,” fell off and “got messed up pretty bad,” Teton County sheriff’s Sgt. Clay Platt said. The man was rushed to the hospital. No charges have been filed. ■■ Brotherly love: Two brothers, ages 24 and 22, from Australia were tearing up the dance floor at 12:30 a.m. Aug. 19 at The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar when they attracted attention for having drinks in hand — a violation of bar policy. Staff asked the men to put their drinks down, but they refused. Employees then asked them to leave. “They told them they could F off,” Jackson police Lt. Roger Schultz said. Officers forcibly removed the men from the bar, and both were arrested for interference and public intoxication. One of the brothers was also charged with criminal trespass. ■■ Too drunk for The Cowboy: A 50-year-old Park City, Utah, man was contacted by police on Aug. 20 because he was being aggressive and refused to leave The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. Officers asked his friends to escort him home, but they also weren’t feeling cooperative. He was arrested for public intoxication and possession, the latter stemming from two marijuana cigarettes found in his pocket. ■■ Stranger danger: A woman woke up at 1 a.m. Aug. 21 afraid because a drunk man was trying to get into her apartment. “He was belligerent because she wouldn’t let him in,” Schultz said. When the cops came, the man was so drunk he could barely stand. The 44-year-old Florida man, who blew .336%, was taken to the hospital before he was jailed for public intoxication. ■■ Keep your hands to yourself: Around 2 a.m. Aug. 21 police noticed a group of women arguing with an older man in the Pink Garter Plaza. One of the women said the man had grabbed her butt and she wanted him to leave

her alone. About four minutes later, the man was found laying on the ground in front of Pinky Gs. The 51-year-old Victor, Idaho, man was arrested for public intoxication. ■■ Parkour! A drunk man climbed up an Aspen tree and onto someone’s roof at 1:30 a.m. Thursday and was yelling for the residents to let him in, police said. The man later admitted to police he couldn’t find his house. He was arrested for public intoxication and property damage, having damaged some shingles and kicked in a sliding glass door. ■■ Angry August: Someone called police on a man who was “accosting people” while trying to hitch a ride over Teton Pass. Deputies found the man near the Wilson Post Office, where he proceeded to call them Nazis. While trying to get away he walked into traffic on the highway. Deputies went to restrain him at which point he made his body limp and yelled, “Nazis, Nazis, Nazis!” Deputies carried the 35-year-old to a police cruiser. The man who was jailed for interference has been arrested six times in the past for public intoxication or pedestrian under the influence, records show. ■■ Late show: Police responded to Movieworks on Friday night for a drunk woman who was lying on the sidewalk outside the theater. She was also knocking on the glass windows, reports stated. The 25-year-old was arrested for public intoxication. ■■ Special delivery: A drunk woman was found lying underneath a UPS truck on Gregory Lane. It was almost midnight and the man who found her said she had broken into the truck and didn’t want to come out. The woman was missing her shoes, wallet and phone and couldn’t provide an address or phone number in attempts to get her home. The 30-year-old became angry and was arrested for public intoxication.

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Today’s citizen’s science tapped to create tomorrow’s Jackson Hole Nature Mapping JH, at age 10, looks ahead to using citizen science to drive policy. By Leonor Grave

hen Frances Clark moved to the valley eight years ago a mention of nature mapping in the newspaper caught her eye. A nature lover, Clark showed up to her first training and was drawn to the idea of being able to help local wildlife, and to do so with a flexible schedule. Today she serves as the lead ambassador for Nature Mapping Jackson Hole, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Clark has seen nature mapping evolve from a “cumbersome” process involving a lot of paperwork to the more accessible digital format it uses today. With the advances in technology there has also been an increase in volunteers. Through her training role Clark

gets to meet a lot of volunteers. She said she continues to be amazed by the diversity of people who want to get involved. “We have people who have been here in Jackson Hole 40 years and they just decided to do nature mapping, and we have people who just moved into town,” she said. “We have young, old, physicists, nature guides. It just runs the gamut.” But though Nature Mapping Jackson Hole is predicated on the idea of citizen science collection, which anyone can be involved in, that doesn’t mean the data isn’t carefully and scientifically vetted. Before the data collected by volunteers is entered into the Wyoming Game and Fish database, biologists verify it. “Our motto is, “When in doubt, leave it out,’” Clark said. “Accuracy is the most important.” But the data collected by citizen scientists, from the earliest days of Nature Mapping Jackson Hole, has See Citizen Science on 12B

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Observations recorded by volunteer citizen scientists in the early days of Nature Mapping Jackson Hole added valuable data to a study of how temperatures affect the rate at which pikas cache food.

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Frances Clark, seen here watching birds near Kelly, is the lead ambassador for Nature Mapping Jackson Hole, which is run by the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation. One of her roles is to train people to be nature mappers. They log sightings of all types of wildlife, providing details like species, sex, age, behavior and location. After being validated the data is pooled so it can be accessed by scientists for research or wildlife managers who need to make decisions.

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Look, but do not touch, the mystery nest T he bird’s nest that local Mary Gerty pointed out was lying beneath a mature cottonwood tree. A neat construction, rather tightly woven, about 2 1/2 inches high and about 2 1/2 inches across. A slight oval, cup-shaped structure, just right for a bird’s configuration. Materials: horse hair, long grass strands, a bit of what seemed to be lichen. No apparent spider webs or lining. Design: by instinct. Builder: owner or owners. Clean; most likely never used or at least never occupied by nestlings. What species of bird made this nest? Good question. We don’t know, so it’s guesswork and elimination. Just like so much of life. It’s pretty astonishing that each species of bird uses its own, individual typical nest design and has preferred nest sites. The variety of sites is also impressive. Somebody said that birds are known to nest everywhere but in midair, on oceans’ surfaces or underwater. A few species do build floating platforms on calm waters, though. Some nest underground. Some come close to midair by building hanging nests. Some species just find a likely ledge or scrape in the earth — even a hoofprint. As might be expected, however, related birds build nests (or don’t build them) that resemble each other. Most land-dwelling birds build cupshaped nests like Mary’s nest. Quoting from Colin Harrison’s field guide: “The material used is usually fairly pliable and the bird sits in the structure as it builds, placing material, pulling in loose ends and tucking them into the exist-

ing framework to one side or the other Foundation, noted 46 species in three at the end of the Broadway. The fall migration of shorebirds and gradually producing the typical hours time including: three wood round shape. As the softer lining is ducks, two redheads, five Western seems to be underway as evidenced added, the bird shapes the cup to its wood pee-wee, one dusky flycatch- by Patty Riley’s sighting of seven own body, sitting in it with bill and er, one Eastern kingbird, two gray black-necked stilts on a gravel bar tail uplifted, rotating a little, pressing catbird, five cedar waxwings, one in the Snake River, south of the Wilwith chin and under-tail coverts, and orange-crowned warbler, 35 com- son Bridge. Bernie McHugh observed a “meanflexing bill and tail downmon nighthawk (seen as wards to consolidate the a flock of 34 and one lone ingful number of hawks,” indicating rim. It also pushes backsingle bird). It’s been some that perhaps the hawk migration is ward with the feet, enlargtime since a large group of also underway. Bernie’s sightings ining the lower cup a little, nighthawks has been re- cluded: six red-tailed hawks, two Swainson’s, one harrier, one female and the final structure fits ported. snugly around the sitting A wandering garter sharp-shinned hawk and, six days bird leaving room for the snake was also seen in earlier, Bernie identified a roughlegged hawk just south of the Gros eggs beneath it.” South Park. All with just bills and Other observations Ventre roundabout. Valley pronghorn have been feet. No hands. In a few from the week include seen: Frances Clark and Bernie days. No material deliverseveral sightings at SkyBert Raynes ies. Without the ubiquiline Ranch: a Western McHugh spotted 51 on Antelope tous too-loud radio blasting unwanted tanager, red-breasted nuthatch, Flats; Mary Lohuis noted 19 at the jungle music throughout the neigh- evening grosbeak feeding young, a north end of the refuge near Flat borhood. Completed on time. house wren and an active cat spi- Creek. Very interesting, but whose nest der. is this one? Best guess, based on site, On Aug. 5 Linda Dudinyak noted Bert Raynes writes weekly on whatever size, materials and intuition: a vireo 90 to 100 tree swallows flocking and suits his fancy with a dash of news on or a warbler. It would be nice to know sitting on the power line on the south nature. Contact him at columnists@ for sure, but it was enjoyable to con- boundary of the National Elk Refuge jhnewsandguide.com. template. Nests: one more fascinating aspect of nature study. DEADLINES Look and admire bird nests but The following deadlines apply to various the office with a self-addressed, stamped enkeep in mind, nests of migratory birds items regularly printed in the Valley section. If velope if they need to be returned. Calendar are protected by federal law. This column first appeared in the items are submitted later than the deadline, they items may be submitted at JHNewsAndGuide. July 12, 2000, Jackson Hole News may or may not be printed that week. com/calendar. and was updated with several comTo submit an item, mark it “Attn: Melissa ments from the writer. — Eds. Cassutt” and drop it by the News&Guide, ■ People items: 5 p.m. Friday • 1225 Maple Way, e-mail it to valley@jhnews- ■ Breeze items: 5 p.m. Friday Field Notes: The South Park feed andguide.com, fax it to 733-2138 or call 732- ■ Calendar items: noon Monday ground survey on Thursday, led by Jon 7076. Photos marked on the back with a name ■ Obituaries: noon Sunday Mobeck of the Jackson Hole Wildlife and telephone number should be dropped by ■ Death notices: 10 a.m. Monday

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Vaughn Gillingwators, 12, center, watches Thursday to see if his latest code sequence makes his team’s Lego robot stop as it drives over the color blue at the Jackson Hole Children’s Museum. The museum and Teton Tutors put on the camp for kids to learn tech skills while doing something fun.

Building bots keeps summer minds engaged Kids develop tech skills at camp offered by Children’s Museum and Teton Tutors. By Tom Hallberg

ith the go-ahead from instructor Garrett Austen, the melee ensued. Three robots, built from Legos and armed with various spinning weapons, careened toward each other. Plastic crashed against plastic, punctuated by the whoops and screams from the elementary and middle school-age boys gathered around the battle arena. The robotic Thunderdome was the zenith of a weeklong camp that used Legos to teach an array of technological skills, including computer science and programming. Throughout the week the kids built robots that employed gears, performed precise movements and used sensors and if/then coding statements to autonomously accomplish tasks. “Day Five was a reward, getting to build battle bots with all those skills together,” Austen said. Austen runs Teton Tutors, a company that offers everything from traditional academic help to programs like the robotics camp. Many of the kids assembled at the museum have participated in his other programs, including Dungeons and Dragons games, and some are on their schools’ robotics teams. That experience showed. Scimitarlike weapons stuck out from the robots’ sides, big wheels powered them and cages protected wires and sensors integral to their performance. Austen instructed the kids to build robots that used sensors for their movement, so no remote controls. But Kai McGee, 10, had other plans. Rather than use the controller that

Garrett Austen from Teton Tutors works with Vaughn on his code.

comes equipped with the EV3 modules the robots are built from, Kai constructed a remote control from touch sensors that hooked directly into his team’s robot’s EV3 “brick.” “I’m like the puppeteer,” he said. “Garrett said we couldn’t use these, so I improvised and made my own controller.” Kai’s team, which included Nico Santelices, 10, and Vaughn Gillingwators, 12, put spikes on the front of its robot, but other teams had different designs. River Ryan, 9, and his crew built the “Bunker,” which didn’t move but, true to its name, was basically a brick of Legos with spinning wheels and swords sticking out in all directions. Nine-year-old Thatcher Friess’ crew built a bot that looked closer to Kai’s, with big wheels at the base and a plethora of defenses around the EV3 brick. As Austen said, the battle bots were a culmination of skills they had picked up over the week. Some kids, like Kai, were well versed in robotics,

but others, like Thatcher, were new to the arena, so they progressively built skills, starting with a drag racing exercise the first day. Using gears and ratios they learned how to make their creations go faster. Then, with their newfound locomotive skills, they built robots that drove a precise track and picked up cubes, as well as ones that used sensors to recognize colors and change direction. The programming used in the EV3 modules is called drag-and-drop coding, which gives the kids options without them needing to learn coding language first. “They’re learning that programming mindset, thinking mathematically, and in a problem-solving kind of way,” Austen said. “But they’re not getting hung up on typos or how many commas you have.” The robotics camp, the third Austen offered this summer and the second at the Jackson Hole Children’s Museum, was a chance for the kids to practice their robotics skills while not

in school. As has been shown for any number of academic skills, kids can backslide if they take a few months off during the summer. The same can hold true for robotics, which combines high-level abilities like engineering and coding that require practice. “This was advertised as summer training to get ready for the fall season,” Austen said. The camp is also a chance for the museum to hone its offerings in the computer science niche. Nonprofits like the Teton Literacy Center, which partners with the museum, are looking to give kids “21st-century skills,” said Anna Luhrmann, after-school and STEAM lead teacher. And programs like the robotics camp help them learn much faster than if they were listening to a lesson on coding. As the students readied their robots, Luhrmann dug up a note card with a quote from the late Dr. Karyn Purvis, a renowned child development researcher: “Scientists have recently discovered that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain,” the quote reads, “unless it is done with play, in which case, it takes between 10 and 20 repetitions.” As the clock struck noon Friday, parents gathered to watch the final rounds of the battle. Though the “Bunker” struggled a bit — its programming was such that when one weapon was jammed, all its functions stopped — all three robots stayed in one piece. Their tenacity was a testament to the ingenuity of their creators and to the buy-in created when learning is at once high level and focused on play. “This kind of thing is great,” Luhrmann said. “I mean, can you imagine being 11 and someone tells you that you can do that?” Contact Tom Hallberg at 732-7079 or thallberg@jhnewsandguide.com.

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Wednesday

a.m.; Leslie’s Fitness, Leslie’s Fitness, 9  10:30 a.m.; coffee hour, 10 a.m.; Bible study, 12:45 p.m.; Power Up Fitness, 1 p.m.; Weights and More, 2:30 p.m.; duplicate bridge, 4 p.m. Fitness classes $4 for seniors, $7 for others. SeniorCenterJH.org.

Family law pro se forms clinic, 4-5 p.m. at Teton County Access to Justice Center. Attorneys are available to explain and assist with completing court forms for divorce, child custody and support, guardianship and small claims. Free. TetonJustice.org.

Tuesday Household hazardous waste collection, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Teton County Recycling Center. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is open for collection at the recycling center by appointment only. To make an appointment call 733-7678 or visit TetonCountyWY.gov/325/ schedule-an-appointment. Fees depend on waste type and quantity.

Summer People’s Market, 4-7 p.m. at base of Snow King Mountain. A family-friendly farmers market. Meet local farmers and find vegetables, fruit, cheese, meat, milk and eggs, as well as local crafts. Live music. Free. TetonSlowFood.org. Grief, Loss and Change workshop, p.m.-6:30  a.m. at Medicine Wheel 5:30  Wellness. Loss and transition visit each of us: loss of a loved one, changes in job, family health and community. But there is no particular “formula” for healing. Explore the process of grief, loss and change in this workshop with Amy DiSanto. $20; four-person minimum for workshop. MWWJH.com/workshop. Front Porch Conversation, 5:45-7 p.m. at the Murie Ranch. Join us for a discussion with local high school students from the this year’s Youth Ambassadors for Wilderness summer program. From June through August these students engaged the two pillars of stewardship and advocacy in activities designed to cultivate them as the next generation of conservation leaders. MurieRanch.org. Double Spey Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. at Snake River’s Wilson bridge. As part of JD High Country Outfitters summer open-forum Spey Nights, Howard Cole will be north of the Wilson Bridge from 6 p.m. until dusk every Wednesday until Sept. 18. 733-3270. JDHCOutfitters.com. At the Rec Center, HIIT, 6:30-7:30  a.m.; ReFit, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Water Fit, 8-9 a.m. and a.m.; Bachata, 5:30-6:30  p.m.; Whole 9-10  Health, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fitness punch pass or $8. TetonParksAndRec.com. At the Senior Center, Yoga for Strength, 9 a.m.; Leslie’s Fitness, 9 and 10:30 a.m.; blood pressure check, 11:30 a.m.; contract bridge and bingo, 1 p.m. Fitness classes $4 for seniors, $7 for others. SeniorCenterJH.org. At Dancers’ Workshop, Pilates Mat, 8:30a.m.; Zumba Fitness, 9:30-10:30  a.m.; 9:30  MELT, 5:45-6:45 p.m.; Open Level Ballet, 6:307:45 p.m. Visit the MindBody app for info. Cost varies. DWJH.org.

Thursday Baby Time, noon-12:30 p.m. at Teton County Library-Alta Branch. Child-directed free play program, newborns up little ones up to age 2. After free play there will be a 10-minute circle time that includes bounces, finger plays, and songs for very young children. Free. TCLib.org.

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A mule deer buck in velvet fills up on green forage near the base of Signal Mountain in Grand Teton National Park.

Knit Night, 6-8 p.m. at Knit on Pearl. Free social gathering for knitters and crocheters. All levels are welcome and refreshments are provided. Free. KnitOnPearl.com.

10-11 a.m. Visit the MindBody app for info. Cost varies. DWJH.org.

At the Rec Center, Mountain Mobility, 6:307:30 a.m.; Rev and Flow, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Yoga, 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 4:15-5:15 p.m.; Jazzercise, p.m. Fitness punch pass or $8. 5:30-6:30  TetonParksAndRec.org.

Soaring Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. at Jackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. Drop by anytime during this two-hour event to meet the Teton Raptor Center’s avian ambassadors, chat with the organization’s team members and learn more about birds of prey in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and beyond. Free.

At the Senior Center, Functional Movement fitness class, 9 a.m.; restorative yoga, 10:30 a.m.; tai chi, 10:30 a.m.; duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m.; mahjong, 1 p.m.; tech tutor by appointment, 1 p.m. Fitness classes $4 for seniors, $7 for others. SeniorCenterJH.org.

Friday History Mystery Club, 10-11 a.m. at Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum. Join the museum to help solve a History Mystery. Parents and tots are invited to this free program at the museum on the last Friday of the month. Free. JacksonHoleHistory.org. Free Food Friday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Jackson Cupboard. Help Teton County reduce food waste by collecting perishable foods that our clients were not able to use. Grab whatever you will eat, and keep it out of the landfill. Free. JacksonCupboard.org. At the Rec Center, HIIT, 6:30-7:30 a.m.; Jazzercise, 9-10 a.m.; Water Fit, 9-10 a.m.; StrongHER, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Fitness punch pass or $8. TetonParksAndRec.org. At the Senior Center, Leslie’s Fitness, 9 and 10:30 a.m. Fitness classes $4 for seniors, $7 for others. SeniorCenterJH.org. At Dancers’ Workshop, Booty Barre, 9-10 a.m.; Ballet Workout, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Zumba Fitness,

Saturday

At Dancers’ Workshop, Zumba Fitness, 9-10 a.m. Visit the MindBody app for info. Cost varies. DWJH.org.

Sunday Wildflower Watch, 2-4 p.m. at Blacktail Butte Trailhead. Learn more about local native plants while collecting data on how they are being affected by climate change. It’s a great way to meet other citizen scientists and do your part in helping nature adapt to the changes. Free. Facebook.com; search for the “Wildflower Watch” group. At the Rec Center, Yoga, 10-11 a.m. Fitness punch pass or $8. TetonParksAndRec.org.

Monday Sound healing and meditation, 6:15-7 p.m. at Tennisport Ranch. Join Daniela Botur at her chic tipi under the Tetons for a sound healing and meditation experience. $20. LotusVibes.org. At the Rec Center, HIIT, 6:30-7:30 a.m.; ReFit, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; StrongHER, 10:15-11:15 a.m.; Water Fit, 8-9 a.m. and 9-10 a.m.; Yoga, noon1 p.m.; Whole Health, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fitness punch pass or $8. TetonParksAndRec.org. At the Senior Center, Chair massage, 9 a.m.;

Ongoing Events Good Samaritan Mission meals, breakfast at 7 a.m. daily; dinner at 5:30 p.m. daily. Lunch at noon on weekends only. Free. GoodSamaritanMission.us. Historic downtown walking tour, 10:30-11:30  a.m. Tuesday through Friday at Town Square. Join Historical Society staff and volunteers for a free hourlong through downtown Jackson, where you’ll learn about historic buildings and colorful

characters. Tours happen rain or shine. Free. JacksonHoleHistory.org. Raptor Encounters, 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday through Friday at Old Wilson Schoolhouse Community Center. Meet the Teton Raptor Center’s resident birds and learn about birds of prey in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Rain or shine. Adults $20; children (4-12) and seniors age 65 and older. $17. TetonRaptorCenter.org.

English as a Second Language (ESL) registration, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday until Friday at Center for the Arts, Room 118. Want to improve your English skills? Register for English as a Second Language classes at Central Wyoming College every day until Friday. Classes are free. There is a $25 book fee; fee waivers are available. Ages 16 and up. Space is limited, so register early. Questions: 734-3429. For info go to CWC.edu/jackson/esl.

Toddler Time, 10:05-10:25 a.m. at Teton County Library. Every Tuesday at 10:05, 10:35 a.m. and 11:05 a.m. and Thursday at 10:05 a.m. Ages 3 and younger. Twenty-minute story time with books, songs, finger plays and flannel board acts. Free. TCLib.org. Talon Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m. at Jackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. Drop by anytime during this two-hour event to meet the Teton Raptor Center’s avian ambassadors, chat with the organization’s team members, and learn more about birds of prey in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and beyond. Free. Afterschool at the Library: Crafts, 3:30 p.m. at Teton County Library. Librarians lead activities for kids in grades two to six. Children are requires to stay the entire time. Kids under age 8 must be supervised by someone 12 years and older. Free. TCLib.org. ESL class open registration, 4-6 p.m. at Center for the Arts. Register for English as a Second Language classes at Central Wyoming College in Room 107 of the Center for the Arts. Classes are for ages 16 and up. Space is limited. More info: 734-3429. Classes are free; $25 book fee (waivers available). For info see CWC.edu/jackson/esl. Geologists of JH: “Overview of the 2018 Eruption of Kilauea Volcano,” 6-7:30 p.m. at Teton County Library. Presented by Bob Tilling, volcanologist emeritus, United States Geological Survey. Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii is one of the most active and best-monitored volcanoes on Earth. Because of its frequent and readily accessible eruptions, Kilauea provides a natural laboratory for studying basaltic volcanism. Free. GeologistsOfJacksonHole.org. Sound healing and meditation, 6:15-7 p.m. at Tennisport Ranch. Join Daniela Botur at her chic tipi under the Tetons for a sound healing and meditation experience. $20. LotusVibes.org. Jackson Hole Quilt Guild meeting, 6:307:30 p.m. at Senior Center of Jackson Hole. Share current projects and ideas with fellow quilters. Opportunity to swap fabric and participate in occasional educational demonstrations. Newcomers welcome. Free. SeniorCenterJH.org. At the Rec Center, Core and More, 6:307:30 a.m.; Yoga, 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 4:155:15  p.m.; Deep Water Fit, 9;10  a.m.; Rev and Flow, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Jazzercise, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fitness punch pass or $8. TetonParksAndRec.org. At the Senior Center, Pilates, 9 a.m.; yoga, 10:30 a.m.; 2nd Act Play Readings (1st and 3rd Tuesday) 10:30 a.m.; Wii bowling, 10:30 a.m.; pinochle, 12:45 p.m.; tech tutor by appointment, 1 p.m. Fitness classes $4 for seniors, $7 for others. SeniorCenterJH.org.

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Anpeytu Neier talks about her miniature horses Gandalf and Merlin during a presentation on the animals in July at the Teton County Fair. Neier would like to get her miniature horses certified as therapeutic animals.

Healing through horses, large and small

career that has always related to helping others, be it as an assistant in a dentist’s office (one of her first jobs), as an office assistant at C Bar V Ranch (her current job) or as the director of Sexual Assault Survivors Incorporated, a crisis program in Greeley, Colorado, that she started with in 1996. When she moved in 2005 to Jackson Hole — “I love being in the mountains, in a small community where there are lots and lots of activities outside” — she started volunteering with the Comshe said. “I thought he was my best buddy.” Anpeytu Neier credits horses And he was, although the now-58-year-old munity Safety Network, then took a position as for her health and happiness, horsewoman looks at that youthful confidence a the coordinator of the county’s Court Supervised bit differently: “That lack of fear comes from total Treatment Center. and she’s hoping to share “I’ve stayed in the wellness, social work ignorance,” she said with a laugh. fields — that’s where my passion is,” she said. Shetan set the stage for Neier’s lifelong love the equine experience with you. of horses, an animal she’s always had in some “Although it’s shifted somewhat from crisis reBy Melissa Cassutt capacity. At 15 she left home and high school to sponse work to more stress relief and resilience attend an intensive nine-month program at Mer- building.” here aren’t many people who get to pick edith Manor, an equine college in West Virginia. For her that work has always connected to their own names. Or rather, there aren’t She was, she said, by far the youngest in the pro- horses, which have always found a place with many who choose to. gram — most students were 19 to 22 years old, her as riding mounts, companions and, most reAnpeytu Neier received her last name from her she said. cently, therapy horses in training. Neier recenthusband, Rick. But her first she chose to change “The agreement was, I could attend the school ly purchased two miniature horses, Gandalf and in 1999 as part of a conscious split from a life that if I got my GED after graduation, which I did,” Merlin, and has been training them to become she has been working to put behind her. she said. Teton County Pet Partners“It’s a word in the Lakota language that means It was around the same certified therapy animals. ‘morning’ or ‘radiance,’” she said. “I chose it my- time — the winter before she The minis have ventured headed to Meredith self as part of my healing process.” out on a few tests, first travManor — that the It’s been a lifetime of healing for eling to Colorado to present emotional trauma Neier, who knew even before she puronstage for the Colorado Orof her childhood chased her first horse at age 10 that ganization for Victim Assisstarted to take a horses would have a restorative role in tance conference, and most Anpeytu strong hold. She deher life. Growing up in a troubled home, recently appearing at the veloped conversion she leaned hard on her horse, Shetan, Neier Teton County Fair in a few disorder, a condi— Anpeytu Neier demonstrations. who she named after the equine star of tion that results “The Black Stallion.” Lifelong horsewoman Though the work with the “I picked him because he ran the fastest of all in serious physical symptoms minis is a serious undertakthat defy medical explanathe horses in the field,” she said. ing, she admits the process Shetan was supposed to be 2 years old when tion. In Neier’s case her sight of readying mini horses for she handed over $75 of her hard earned 4-H cash began to slip and she was deemed “functionally therapy work is a lot of fun. Pet Partner animals, and a promise to pay the rancher another $25 blind.” She couldn’t read or write, and she strug- for example, must be comfortable being hugged, after the next county fair, where she planned to gled with headaches. But she could ride. a skill Neier is happy to work on with the duo “I could kind of see to walk around or ride but that stand only 3 feet at their withers. raise and sell another market sheep. “I raised a market sheep for a few years to pay I wasn’t really concerned about seeing when I She’s also excited for the day others will be rode,” she said. “My brain was like, ‘The horse able to experience the healing power of horses. for horse expenses,” Neier said. In actuality, the colt turned out to be about 10 can see, I don’t have to.’” “I really think my first horse probably saved Her sight returned about a year later. It wasn’t my life, just in the fact that I spent so much time months old, not yet halter broke and certainly not trained to ride. Two weeks after the horse settled until the early ’90s that she started processing with him,” she said. “Horses are just amazing in at her childhood home in McCall, Idaho, she her childhood trauma, something that shifted animals.” was riding around on his back, soon using just a her perspective — on her childhood, on her development, on her family. Contact Melissa Cassutt at 732-7076 or valley@ small piece of leather as a bit. It was that personal work that also led to a jhnewsandguide.com. “He never bucked me off or anything like that,”

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Sturdy nasturtiums go 3 for 3 I planted nasturtiums three times come up with cream and yellow this summer. shades. To me the muted colors don’t I threw in a couple of inexpen- have nearly the pizazz as the vivid orsive packets of nasturtium seeds in ange blooms. my garden row in late May, but June Some kinds of nasturtiums are weather was cool and the seeds were trailing and will scramble over and painfully slow to germinate. I feared through other plantings. Others conthe plants would not have enough fine themselves to bushy mounds. time to produce many blossoms dur- There are double- and single-blossom ing our short summer season. varieties. Packets of seeds can be I changed my plan, went to a local mixed colors or single shades. plant nursery and bought starts of My all-time-favorite nasturtium is this popular summer an“Empress of India,” which nual. Then one night the is a deep scarlet. The emtemperatures dropped bepress can certainly prolow freezing and I failed to duce a knock-your-sockscover my new nasturtiums. off kind of display. I awoke to find the plants I’ve yet to try “Jewel of severely nipped. Darn. Africa,” but with an exotic Third time was the name like that it must be fantastic. charm: I bought more JH Senior columnist starts and planted those in Doreen Tome passed on a the same row. Now I have tip about her strategy for what one would call an growing nasturtiums. She abundance of nasturtiums first plants petunias in her cheerily blooming away. Marilyn Quinn well-tended window boxes. The seeds sprouted with Then she tucks nasturplenty of time to go nuts flowering. The freeze-damaged plants tium seeds around all the edges. By managed to recover. And the last of mid August, when her petunias have the nasturtiums to go in the ground passed their prime, the nasturtiums are looking amazing. I really have a have grown enough to start blooming surplus of blossoms; enough to pick a to give the boxes some hot color into September. little bouquet every day. Nasturtiums are native to South Actually nasturtiums are a good starter flower for beginning garden- America. This gets me thinking about ers — if the weather cooperates, that the coming winter months. Wouldn’t it is. A gardening buddy says she thinks be fun to skip those cold dreary weeks altogether and go on a botanical search of them as fool proof. I particularly like the foliage of this for nasturtiums in the wild? Anyone want to join me? popular summer annual. The leaves are round and look like little shields or water lily pads. The brightly col- Gardening guru Marilyn Quinn ored blossoms delightfully poke out of shares her green thumb knowledge masses of green leaves. weekly in the spring and summer. Most nasturtiums are bright or- Contact her by emailing columnists@ ange, though plant breeders have jhnewsandguide.com.

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Ecowatch Phosphate mine OK’d

Run for wilderness

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has approved the Caldwell Canyon Mine project, located about 13 miles northeast of Soda Springs, Idaho. Bayer subsidiary P4 Production will develop mines on three phosphate leases, according to the Associated Press. The final plan for P4 Production’s mine involves two open pits covering about 1,200 acres. Most of that is on private land, while about 140 acres is on BLM land, and 200 acres are on Idaho endowment land. People can appeal the BLM’s decision to the Interior Board of Land Appeals through Sept. 13. Send appeals to BLM’s Idaho Falls District Office at 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401. Questions? Call 208-524-7500.

The Wyoming Wilderness Association has organized a competitive trail run that will coincide with the inaugural Wyoming Public Lands Day. The Sept. 28 Run the Red event has half-marathon and 45- and 120-kilometer options. Routes pass by wilderness study areas and the longest ungulate migration route in the Lower 48 in a scenic high-desert landscape south of the Wind River Range. The event is also sponsored by the National Outdoor Leadership School. See WildWyo.org/run-thered for information.

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Fee hike comments due

Public comments are due by Saturday on the Bridger-Teton National Forest’s proposal to raise the fees for some campgrounds and rental cabins. The price hike applies to campgrounds and structures in the forest’s Kemmerer, Big Piney, Pinedale and Blackrock ranger districts. Several campsites now listed at $7 could rise to $10 or $12. Rates for cabins could more than double, from $30 to $60 or $80. The Bridger-Teton retains about 95% of the fee money. Email comments to Recreation Program Manager Cindy Stein at cindy.stein@usda.gov. To see the proposed fee hikes go online to TinyURL.com/ btnfcampgroundfees.

Stream tours scheduled

The Bridger-Teton National Forest is inviting the public to

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Volunteers with the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation retrofit a livestock containment fence in Grand Teton National Park. More fence projects are scheduled for Sept. 14 and Sept. 28.

visit prospective streams that could be protected under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. A process that forest officials have initiated is a precursor to the Bridger-Teton’s upcoming revision of its forest master plan. “As we continue through the first step of the Wild and Scenic process,” forest officials said in a press release, “we’d like to invite you to put some dates on your calendar to meet us out on the forest to talk about rivers.” A tour of Murphy Creek, in the Salt River Range, has been scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 6. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7, forest officials are gathering with interested parties at Straight Creek, on the Green River side of the Wyo-

ming Range. The last tour will be held at the same time of day Sept. 13 at Rock Creek, also in the Wyoming Range. Agendas and location details will be posted at TinyURL.com/ wildandscenicrivers.

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Join Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative researcher Trevor Bloom to learn about native plants while collecting data on how they are being affected by climate change. Participants needn’t RSVP. They will meet at 2 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Blacktail Butte trailhead. Contact Bloom for info at trevordavidbloom@gmail.com.

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The Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation is continuing fence

removal and modification projects intended to help animals move around the landscape. Remaining projects this year are scheduled for Sept. 14 and 28. See JHWildlife.org.

The U.S. Forest Service has issued a final environmental impact statement for land management plan amendments to greater sage grouse habitat. Also released were five draft records of decision for national forests in Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming, including the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The proposal will allow more disturbance and development on 5.4 million acres of potential greater sage grouse habitat. Objections are due by Oct. 1.

Commission in Pinedale Rec committee to meet The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s commission never meets in Jackson Hole, but the appointed body does convene in nearby Pinedale and Dubois on occasion. The commission’s next twoday meeting is Sept. 16 and 17 in Pinedale. A gathering in Powell on Nov. 19 and 20 will be the last in 2019. Visit WGFD.wyo.gov/aboutus/game-and-fish-commission for agendas and links to access video stream of the meetings.

An interim legislative committee that’s focused on travel, recreation, wildlife and cultural resources issues is meeting next in Dubois. The agenda for the Oct. 2 and 3 will be posted to WyoLeg.gov/committees/2019/J06. Topics the committee is working on include creating a state gaming commission, an array of Wyoming Game and Fish Department issues and a statewide search and rescue study. — Mike Koshmrl

LOOKING BACK 45 years ago … • James Miller, previously a staff writer and news editor, was named editor of the Jackson Hole News. He was to replace Paul Bruun, who planned to continue his Reel Talk feature column and be the Guide’s outdoors editor. • Motorcycle rider Dave Bonner was a popular sight around Jackson, thanks to his sidecar companion, a goggles-wearing dog named Harvey. • At the Jackson Hole Guide’s sixth annual Kids’ Fly Fishing Tournament, the overall winner was 7-year-old Tammy Marie Sixkiller. She caught a 1-pound, 14 1/2-ounce cutthroat trout that wasn’t tagged, evidence that it had been living in Fish Creek for some time. • Kids prepared to go back to school. The junior high was to have a closed campus. Students would not get lunch passes to leave, although they could go home for lunch at a parent’s request. The high school also planned to initiate a closed campus. But it had no lunch room or cafeteria, so kids would have to go home for lunch. • Doug Waggoner and Jackie and Hugh Pitcher hiked in to ski the chutes on Cascade Canyon’s Table Mountain before tackling the Schoolroom Glacier in Grand Teton National Park. “I guess we just got the skiing bug early,” Waggoner said.

30 years ago … • A study on town annexing possibilities found that Rafter J, Cottonwood Park and Gregory Lane would be big moneymakers for the town. Five other properties in the study would increase the town’s revenue by lesser amounts: the Porter Estate, Indian Springs, Snow King Estates and High Country and the Wilson/Nielson property. • With jeers and cheers, many people among the 100 who turned out for a public forum made clear there was plenty of opposition to making South Park part of Jackson. Nobody stood up to support fast-tracking the annexation process, though Ralph Gill said ranching was no longer realistic for the Porter Estate. “We are basically part of the town of

Jackson,” he said, “and I think we’d like to be.” • Sewage plants serving the town and Teton Village were nearing capacity. “The limiting factor on new development in town is the sewer plant,” Assistant Town Administrator Bob McLaurin said. “We need a basic plant expansion.” • Wymodak Inc. sold the prime lot next to the Pink Garter Plaza, a longtime popular place for parking, to an undisclosed buyer. The asking price was reported to be more than half a million dollars. • Jackson Hole Airport’s new C. LeRoy Jensen terminal was dedicated. The $4.1 million project would serve Jackson Hole’s growing air traffic well into the 21st century, officials said.

15 years ago … • Town officials prepared to approve the final reading of a new ordinance allowing hotels, short-term rentals and other lodging around Town Square. “It’s not what the square’s about,” objected Ben Clark, a member of the group Save Historic Jackson Hole. “It’s a place for tourists and shops.” • Teton County Engineer Craig Jackson told county commissioners that the trash transfer station needed a new wing. Designed for 100 tons of garbage a day, the station was actually handling up to 300 tons a day. • About 21% of county waste was recycled, according to Heather Thomas, head of Jackson Community Recycling. The national average of waste being diverted form landfills was about 30%. • Of the 10,328 registered voters in Teton County, 4,338, or 42% participated in the recent primary elections. The number of GOP ballots dipped 15% from 2002, while ballots cast in the Democratic contests doubled. • Many people thought they’d never seen such a wet summer in Jackson. With almost 5 inches of precipitation in town from the start of June to Aug. 22, summer 2004 had so far eclipsed the average of 3.85 inches. But the wettest, coolest summer on record, 1993, saw 8.5 inches of precipitation. — Jennifer Dorsey

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When ‘how’s the weather up there?’ matters I spent most of July and August in the Karakoram mountains of northern Pakistan. Then I took a quick trip to the Andes in Chile, traveling from the opposite side of the globe to the Southern Hemisphere. OK, I wasn’t physically in those places. But it felt like I was while I was immersed in forecasting the weather for climbing expeditions in Pakistan and a ski mountaineering trip in Chile.

Chilean winter August in Chile is like February in Jackson Hole: It’s their mid-winter. This part of the Andes, southeast of Santiago, is similar in latitude to the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. Snow was somewhat sparse down south this season, but there was a bit of new snow during the week I was forecasting. The mountains looked quite inviting, with elevations up to around 14,000 feet. That was at the tail end of my summer vacation, and I can say that forecasting for skiing in the Andes was casual compared to forecasting for climbers in the Karakoram.

Karakoram summer The Karakoram range in northern Pakistan is located northwest of the Himalayan mountains. Elevations of the peaks are between 19,000 and 28,000 feet with basecamps between 14,000 and 16,000 feet. Summer is the season for climbing in the Karakoram. The mountains are just out of reach of the summer monsoon, which usually inundates most of Nepal and the Himalaya with moisture in July and August. Along with India and southern Pakistan, this summer’s monsoon produced widespread flooding and landslides. The summer weather in the Karakoram bounced up and down, with short stretches of really good weather followed by a few days of stormy weather.

An unsummited peak One of the groups I was forecasting for had an ambitious objective: summiting Link Sar, an unclimbed granite peak about 30 miles

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Meteorologist Jim Woodmencey spent part of his summer predicting weather in the Karakoram range for a crew aiming to be the first to summit Link Sar. The previously unclimbed granite peak stands over 23,000 feet.

south of K2. Link Sar’s sum- ter snow cover. mit stands just over 23,000 Their route on the Southeast feet, an unpicked plum in the Face of Link Sar was a mix of alpine climbing world. technical rock, snow and ice This peak had been at- climbing that would require tempted numerous times approximately six days to combefore, and the plete from their adleader of the team vanced base camp I was forecasting at around 16,000 for, Steve Swenfeet. son, was on his We communithird attempt. cated almost daily, I also forecastvia text message ed for his 2017 or satellite phone, team, which was to find the best plagued by bad weather to launch weather and poor on their objective, snow conditions. after their accliThis year Steve matization period. and team memMy job was to help Jim Woodmencey bers Graham Zimthem avoid being merman, Chris caught up high in Wright and Mark Richey a bad storm. were back for another atUnfortunately, I did not tempt at this prize alpine see a six-day stretch of stelpeak, with somewhat better lar weather in the foreseeconditions to work with. able future. The forecast I gave was Predicting for a plan for three days of really good Above normal snowfall from weather, followed by a couple this past winter in the Kara- of days of stormy weather koram delayed the start of the with a little bit of new snow, team’s climb. They had to wait then improving weather for for warmer temperatures to the next three or four days. melt and shed some of the winWith that in mind they

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strategized that in three days they could get to a safe and relatively comfortable location at around 21,000 feet and wait out the storminess. Then they would continue to the top and descend, before the next round of stormy weather approached.

A lot on the line Much like the computer models that handle the weather forecasting in the United States, the latest and greatest models that cover the rest of the globe don’t always agree. I consulted three models while forecasting for Link Sar. They all showed somewhat different weather conditions over the six- to eight-day time period in question. Each had a little different timing and intensity of the storminess coming and going. After wrestling with all three models and relying on experience forecasting in this range, I gave them my forecast and they went for it. Turns out, they had about 4 inches of snow during the

two-day storm, then clouds lingered just a little longer than forecast. The team pushed up into the clouds, with the confidence that the weather would improve. It did, and they summited. They were elated. I was relieved. Steve and his team were the first to stand atop the summit of Link Sar. Now, with the climb only half over, they still needed good weather to descend back down the mountain. I advised that there was no weather to worry about for the next four days and they could take their time descending the mountain. All returned to the base safe and sound. After that, I felt like I really did need a vacation, at least from that kind of highstress forecasting. Jim Woodmencey is the chief meteorologist at MountainWeather.com and has provided forecasting for the Jackson Hole and Teton range for over 25 years. Contact him via columnists@ jhnewsandguide.com.

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Registration for English as a Second Language classes through Central Wyoming College-Jackson opened Monday and will run through Friday. The classes, which are free outside of a $25 book fee (waivers available), are designed to help students improve their English at work and in daily life. Two levels are offered — Levels 1 and 2 are one class; Levels 3 and 4 are paired into another. Levels 1 and 2 meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; Levels 3 and 4 meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Students can register from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. today through Friday in Room 118 in the Center for the Arts. Classes begin Sept. 3. More information can be found at CWC.edu/jackson/esl, by calling 7343429 or by emailing instructor Jacqueline Vulcano at jacqueline@cwc. edu.

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Five photography scholarships to the Shoot Like a Girl Symposium are up for grabs. Female high school students in Wyoming and Teton County, Idaho, are invited to apply for the scholarships, which covers the registration fee of the symposium, which is hosted by the Teton Photography Club.

Applicants should have experience and a serious interest in photography. Find full details on the scholarship and an application at TinyURL. com/shootlikeagirl. The deadline to apply is Sept. 11. Soroptimist of Jackson Hole, a local branch of the international nonprofit that aims to better the lives of women and children, helped sponsor the scholarships.

Coombs by another name The Doug Coombs Foundation recently announced a new name and brand identity: Coombs Outdoors. The new moniker, announced Thursday at the Coombs Cup Golf Club Challenge at Snake River Sporting Club, more broadly reflects the outdoor focus of activities Coombs participants engage in, according to a press release. The new look breaks away from the organization’s previously ski-focused logo. “We wanted a name that better reflects the work that do, while maintaining our connection to our founding history with Doug and Emily,” Coombs Outdoors Executive Director Mary Erickson said. “The Doug Coombs Foundation has always been associated with skiing, but we do so much more than that. Since outdoor recreation is our primary tool for impacting kids’ lives, Coombs Outdoors resonated with us.” The Doug Coombs Foundation began in 2012 as a ski organization that aimed to make the sport accessible to low-income kids. It has since grown to serve more than 250 kids annually in Teton County through year-round outdoor activities, including skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and rafting, the press release stated. The mission of Coombs Outdoors is to empower children and youth to reach their full potential through the life-changing power of outdoor recreation. — Melissa Cassutt and Cindy Harger

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here isn’t a soul who writes me “Quaker Oats only $2.79!” back when I send them a letter. “What?” a nearby shopper will ask. But I don’t let it bother me. “Oh, nothing,” I’ll reply, skedadI just keep writing those para- dling down the aisle. graphs, replacing the cap on my “Don’t talk to yourself,” I tell myfountain pen, folding the stationery, self. “It gives people the creeps. It’s sliding it into an envelope, adhering also one more reason for close relathe stamp, walking to the tives to believe assisted post office, opening the living might be for you. mail box and sending it They’re wrong. No way.” down the shoot on its way I suppose I could just to a friend or loved one. text people if I turned on “How are you?” I might my phone. Most of the write. time I can’t even find my “Do you still have a salt phone buried beneath my water aquarium? Did you bandana and bug spray know that lean beef, cut in the bottom of my backinto small cubes could be pack. More often than not, Doreen Tome dried and fed to fiddler when I do need to make a crabs? Do you even have call the battery is dead. fiddler crabs? Oh, and speaking of Batteries are such a disappointmeat, do you like jerky because I’ve ment. Just this morning my frother got plenty. Hunting season is just died and I had to run upstairs to around the corner, which means I’m where my computer sits and shuffle making jerky from all the old elk and through my desk drawer to find some antelope still sitting in the freezer AA batteries. from 2017. Hope all is well. “I can’t believe that frother died “Love, Doreen.” again,” I said to myself, walking Why no response? down the stairs. Sometimes I imagine I’ll simply Texting is not my thing. I like beset my stationery wardrobe on fire ing left alone to my own devices: sitand be done with it. Emails from now ting doing nothing, humming quietly on. (sometimes to llamas), closing my But you know, I rarely receive eyes in the shade of a cottonwood tree personal emails. I get The New York and listening to the leaves rustle in Times headlines, a variety of essays the wind or quietly making a handfrom obscure literary figures, but no, kerchief doll out of a plain hanky. no one ever actually writes me a nice “Well aren’t you just adorable,” I long email I can sink my teeth into. say to my handmade doll, shaking it Still, I send nice emails. near my Shih Tzu Rollo to get his at“I’m not coming to Arizona this tention. year,” I write in an email to a friend. “Do you want the little fairy?” I “It’s not that I didn’t like your ask him. company or the dearth of intellectuHe looks the other way and snuffs. ally stimulating activities. I won’t be Perhaps my life would be fuller, coming to Arizona because I missed richer and more interesting if I was the record-breaking snowfall here at barraged with texts and my landline home. The shoveling. Well maybe I was ringing off the hook. Or if I foldidn’t miss the shoveling in the same lowed trends. I’m not oblivious to way that I won’t miss the scorpions trends. I know who Johnny Depp is falling out of the smoke alarm after I and that Grandma shoes are back in burned the toast in Arizona. No this style. I do enjoy fashion and covet my year I am staying in Wyoming so I six-pound fall edition of Vogue magacan improve my ice-fishing skills by zine. I bet Vogue Editor Anna Winconstructing a portable fishing house tour is all about Grandma shoes. made of canvas and quarter-inch Not me. This year I’ll be getting pine lumber.” a new pair of insulated winter trail I know friends receive my emails. runners so I can get out and clomp Their responses are few and far be- slowly on a snowy path intentionally tween. I think I may give up written avoiding the tribulation of hypercorrespondence all together. Instead modern society propelled by technoI’ll just continue partaking in a new, logical acceleration. very bad habit: talking to myself. “Oh, I better not forget to take Doreen Tome spends much of her time those shirts out of the dryer,” I say to wandering the streets wearing sturdy shoes in search of an establishment no one in particular. “Better take that antelope roast that sells ink for her fountain pens. Contact her via columnists@ out of the freezer,” I say cheerfully. “Look!” I chirp in the grocery store. jhnewsandguide.com.

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Tim Griffith, a volunteer for the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation, replaces a bluebird nest box in April 2018 on the National Elk Refuge fence bordering Highway 89. organization for about four years, a dream opportunity for a man who studied wildlife biology in college but then had a business career.

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frequently served as a starting point for biologists to develop more in-depth research projects. When Embere Hall, who now works as the wildlife coordinator for the Game and Fish Department, first heard about local nature mapping efforts in 2010, she thought it would be a perfect opportunity to study the local, under-researched American pika.

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A young bluebird is examined during a Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation volunteer banding program in June 2018. The program and other nature mapping projects focus on documenting the populations of common species, which creates a valuable long-term database that can be used to track those populations.

Charismatic, interesting and easily observable, the small temperaturesensitive, food-hoarding mammals were perfect for the citizen science model, she theorized. She was soon proved right. “Even in the first six months of the project we received several hundred observations of pika,” Hall said. “It was incredible the way that the community responded, and the value of that information was more than I ever expected.” Hall’s pika studies examined the degree to which individuals altered rates of food collection in response to temperature. Her research found a strong negative effect of temperature on the rate at which pikas cached food. Throughout the research process, data collected by citizen scientists continually questioned and broadened Hall’s assumptions. “The lowest recorded elevation for a pika came from a nature mapping volunteer, and it totally reshaped how we thought of our research project,” Hall said. “We would have missed this data

if it didn’t come from the volunteers.” Like Clark, Tim Griffith started contributing to nature mapping when he moved to the area in 2015. Griffith studied wildlife biology when he was younger but took a different path in his career. Retired, he saw nature mapping as the perfect opportunity to become involved in wildlife research. “It’s kept me out of the house and off the couch,” Griffith said. “It reenergized my love of wildlife ecology and studying the things I studied 50 years ago.” Griffith started out by driving around the park, taking note of what he saw, and contributing that information to the Nature Mapping Jackson Hole database. “I’m a firm believer in citizen science projects,” Griffith said, “and this is one of the best ones in the valley in terms of how data is collected and how it’s used.” Over the past four years Griffith has led many of the Sunday morning nature mapping float trips on the Snake River. Though he has seen his fair share of rare species, he finds it most rewarding to be able to share nature mapping with new volunteers. “When you have people on a bird trip that aren’t active bird watchers, to be able to see the joy on their face or in their voice when we’re able to show them an eagle’s nest up close or a yellow warbler — those are the things that stick out to me,” he said.

Making a difference Griffith guessed that what drew him to nature mapping — the ability to contribute to studying wildlife in a volunteer capacity — is also what attracts many others.

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Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation Executive Director Jon Mobeck counts birds in July 2017 during a nature mapping float trip on the Snake River. The organization took over nature mapping in 2011 from the Meg and Bert Raynes Wildlife Fund. Since then it has grown to encompass a variety of projects monitoring wildlife in the valley, and its methods have become more scientifically thorough. The float trips run every Sunday morning from May through early fall.

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“There’s a lot of people like me that may not have had the opportunity to be a wildlife biologist, but they live here for a reason, and that reason is wildlife,” Griffith said. “There’s such a gut feeling among people doing nature and wildlife mapping that they’re making a difference. “It really gives an opportunity for people to become a part of the conservation of the wildlife they enjoy, living in this location. I’ve lived all over the country, and I can tell you that nothing comes close to the wildlife we have here.”

Driving policy with data Kate Gersh, assistant director of the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation, said that over the decade it has existed Nature Mapping Jackson Hole has established a solid foundation of work, which creates ideal conditions for it to grow. “It’s reached a point where things have been great, things have been working, and we see opportunities now where we can tweak a few things, make it easier, better more fun, more valuable,” Gersh said. Now Nature Mapping Jackson Hole is looking to the future. What lies in store includes designing a new, more accessible digital interface to make contributing data on wildlife sightings easier for the average citizen. Jon Mobeck, executive director of the Wildlife Foundation, said he is also looking at how the data that’s collected is disseminated and used. In the first decade, he said, by and large, people would come to the foundation asking for data. In its second decade, Mobeck said, the Wildlife

Foundation wants to be more proactive about making that data widely available. The Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation took over nature mapping in 2011 from the Meg and Bert Raynes Wildlife Fund. Since then it has grown to encompass a variety of projects monitoring wildlife in the valley, and its methods have become more scientifically thorough. Over the past two years 543 wildlife-vehicle collisions have been recorded in the Teton County Wildlife-Vehicle Collision Database, and 130 of them came from Nature Mapping citizen observations. The rest come from Wyoming Game and Fish and the Wyoming Department of Transportation crash and carcass reports. That piece of data exemplifies one of Nature Mapping Jackson Hole’s primary goals: to create a more complete database than would be possible to gather purely through official agencies. “The evolution from grassroots efforts to more data-driven efforts is a much more sophisticated effort to address the problem of wildlife vehicle collision,” Mobeck said. While some of Nature Mapping Jackson Hole’s projects focus on specific issues, like wildlife-vehicle collisions, others, like its bird banding and river float projects, focus on documenting the populations of common species, which creates a valuable long-term database that can be used to track those populations. “Having an ongoing monitoring and database to draw from, having reputable data year after year, is not as common as you’d think in science,” Gersh said. “We’re pretty proud of the fact we’re contributing to that long term.” Mark Newcomb, a county commissioner who serves on the board of the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation, has observed how the data sourced from nature mapping initiatives plays a role in policy crafting and decisionmaking in the valley. “It’s an essential linchpin of our focus on ecosystem stewardship,” Newcomb said, “and it keeps it in front of the public. It maintains the focus on wildlife and on the ecosystem as one of our core values.” Newcomb said that the existence of nature mapping data allows him to be better informed about how development proposals will impact their environment. “Being on the board of the Wildlife Foundation gives me an inside track into how valuable the citizen science is and a really quick means of accessing key information I can take directly into a meeting and use to support policies that support our values of ecosystem stewardship.” Contact Leonor Grave by emailing leonor@ jhnewsandguide.com.

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Though the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation took over nature mapping from the Meg and Bert Raynes Wildlife Fund, Bert Raynes still welcomes sightings for his Far Afield column.

From ‘Birds and Bunnies’ to funding research Before nature mapping became what it is today, with hundreds of citizen volunteers contributing to statewide databases, there was a more informal group of nature lovers getting together to share their observations: the Jackson Hole Bird Club, known to some as the Birds and Bunnies Club. In 1974 the Rev. Dan Abrams, a former minister at First Baptist Church, began to pen the Outdoors column in the Jackson Hole News. He focused primarily on fishing but frequently included crowdsourced field notes with observations about birds and other wildlife. Abrams and Bert Raynes founded the Jackson Hole Bird Club in 1976. After Raynes wrote a few Guest Shots for the Jackson Hole News that Abrams liked, he started his own column, Far Afield, which he continues to write to this day. Though some things have undoubtedly changed since the ‘70s, Raynes said the spirit of the club remains untouched. “The club has now been renamed Jackson Hole Bird and Nature Club but basically retains the format of socialization, exchange of nature observations, a speaker, and then eviction, when 8 p.m. shuts the library down,” he said. Nature mapping grew out of that community of wildlife enthusiasts. Raynes was in conversation with young biologists, kicking around ideas, when Game and Fish biologist Steve Kilpatrick brought up successful nature mapping operations in other states. They figured they could see if a similar undertaking could work in Wyoming. “It was easy to wonder why it couldn’t work here, particularly because there was ongoing Jackson Hole Bird Club meetings in

which information like that was transmitted,” Raynes said. “And thanks to the enthusiasm of a bunch of people, nature mapping has taken a place here in the conservation efforts in Jackson Hole, Teton County and environs.” So, Nature Mapping Jackson Hole was formally born in 2009 under the Meg and Bert Raynes Wildlife Fund. The Rayneses shared a passion for wildlife and conservation. The couple would frequently help researchers in the field by providing an extra pair of hands or taking notes. And while they never planned to create a fund before Meg Raynes died, the spirit of providing financial assistance to those out in the field is true to her memory. The idea behind the fund is to provide money for small or large projects that need a little extra cash, for a piece of equipment or maybe to hire an extra biologist. “Sometimes these projects stall for the lack of a few thousand dollars and if the fund considers them promising, it tries to help,” Raynes said. So far, there have been 50 projects, from pikas to spiders to harlequin ducks. In 2011 management of Nature Mapping Jackson Hole transferred to the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation. Executive Director Jon Mobeck credits Bert Raynes and the fund with the program’s continued success. “They’re still an extremely significant contributor to the annual expenses needed to carry out the program,” Mobeck said. “More importantly, the spirit in the foundation of the program and Bert Raynes remains. The program would not exist and couldn’t have made it to 10 years without the Meg and Bert Raynes Wildlife Fund.”

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Palmer, 38, loved to teach students to fly Memorial services for Jeffrey Lee Palmer, of Victor, Idaho, are scheduled for Thursday and Friday. Viewing will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Victor. An 11 a.m. funeral service will follow the Friday viewing. Palmer died Aug. 22. He was 38. His family provided the following. Jeffrey was born June 21, 1981, in Provo, Utah, to Richard and Lynne Marie Coburn Palmer. He attended schools in Jackson before attending the University of North Dakota in 1999 to pursue his passion for flying. He earned an airline transport pilot license for multiengine and a commercial license for single-engine land and sea. He also was a certified flight instructor for instrument and multiengine. Jeffrey graduated with a master’s degree in aviation management and decided to work for the University of North Dakota in its flight training program. Some of his most memorable experiences were float plane instruction and flying students around the country in the King Air for their final check ride. He influenced the careers of flight professionals now working throughout the world. A bout with cancer changed his career goals, so he completed additional college classes and became a certified public accountant. In 2014, he and his wife, Anna, moved to Victor, where he took a position working in the same office he roamed while growing up in Jackson. He always said the tax code was written like the air regulations, and he enjoyed reading both. Jeffrey met the love of his life,

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A celebration of life for Anne Parrish Everett is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Sept. 1 in St. John’s Chapel. The service will take place on what would have been her 69th birthday. Everett died peacefully Aug. 10 at St. John’s Living Center, with her loving husband, Bob, by her side, following a year and a half battle with cancer. She was 68. Her family provided the following. Anne was a true southern lady, born in South Carolina and residing there her entire life until Bob brought her to Jackson in April of 2018. She was an ardent Everett supporter of the arts. Loving the opera and the symphony, she would travel to those events when special artists were due to perform. Her real love and passion was as a gifted landscape and portrait artist. Over the years many friends and family have adorned their walls with her beautiful portraits. During her unfortunately brief residency in Jackson, Anne was involved with the Art Association of Jackson Hole Teton Plein Air Painters, St. John’s Episcopal Church and the Senior Center. Some of Anne’s artwork is to be displayed at St. John’s Hospital. Anne will be forever missed with her

gentle spirit, soft voice, gracious smile, hearty laugh and great faith. Anne is survived by her husband, Robert Everett; daughters Thea Reeves, of Walterboro, South Carolina, and Christy Moore, of Summerville, South Carolina; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She also leaves behind three brothers: Frank Parrish, of Ellijay, Georgia; Joe Parrish, of Raleigh, North Carolina; and Marion Parrish, of Anchorage, Alaska. In lieu of flowers please celebrate sweet Anne’s life and memory by making a donation to Hope Lodge, 375 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111; St. John’s Living Center, 625 E. Broadway, Jackson, WY 83001; Hospice of the Tetons, 555 E. Broadway, Jackson, WY 83001; or the Huntsman Cancer Foundation, 500 Huntsman Way, Salt lake City, UT 84108-1235. All delivered wonderful, loving care to and for Anne. Hope Lodge provided a truly hopefilled environment for Anne during her treatment at the Huntsman Cancer Clinic. It is not possible to praise the staff of the St. John’s Living Center enough for their competent and courageous care of Anne. Hospice has been a support and assistant since they were called to provide help to Anne and family during her final illness. We are thankful to all these agencies.

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Amrein, 75, always had a hand in ag businesses Paul Anthony Amrein, of Blackfoot, Idaho, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Aug. 14 at home. He was 75. His family provided the following. The oldest son of Louis R. Amrein and Josephine Leola Harmon Amrein, Paul Anthony was born Nov. 6, 1943, at Alta Bates hospital in Berkeley, California. Louis purchased TAM’s Bookstore on West Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles across the street from the University of Southern California, and the family moved to LA. The bookstore served the students of USC. Paul attended Woodcrest Elementary in 1949 to 1950. He enrolled at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic School when it opened on Sept. 14, 1951. Paul attended St. Frances Cabrini through eighth grade, and spent his freshman year at Junipero Serra High School in Los Angeles. In the late ’50s Paul’s parents bought a ranch in Bondurant, and the family relocated. Paul attended Big Piney High his sophomore year; his junior year he took correspondence courses and he attended Jackson-Wilson High School his senior year. He graduated from Jackson-Wilson in May 1961. Paul enrolled in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and worked in the dairy plant and on the university dairy farm. While at the university he met his angel, Lois Arnold. They married in September 1964. Paul and Lois returned to Bondurant where he worked on the family ranch and as a hunting and fishing guide for his friend, Roy Fisk. Roy and Carolyn remain beloved friends of Paul, and the Amrein family. A.J. was born in Jackson Hole during that time. Paul and family then moved to the Riverton area, where Paul worked on a dairy farm. During that time Nate and Josh were born. Paul then

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received an offer to become a commodity futures broker and moved to Billings, Montana. In Billings Paul’s only daughter, Tammee, was born. In 1973 Paul purchased and ran the Western Cereal Company, making Cream of the West hot breakfast cereal. During this time he owned two other businesses, Picnic Horseradish and Mr. Golkowski Sunflower Confections. After selling the cereal plant in the early ’80s Paul dabbled in horse racing. He also was the secretary of the Western States ApHC Stallion

Service Auction. It was during this time that Paul became good friends with Jerry Smith, which brought the family to Idaho in 1982. Once in Blackfoot, Jerry introduced Paul and family to Richard Neeves, of Neeves Printing, who helped in printing the stallion sale catalog. The Smith and Neeves families remain friends. Paul later started raising sweet corn on the farm on Rose Road, which he was very good at. He was well known for the flavor of his sweet corn. Paul had a logging business cutting rough lumber and delivered a lot of firewood throughout the area. Paul also raised black Angus cattle and was passionate about cattle genetics. Paul enjoyed growing vegetables, following the stock market, watching Western movies and sports on TV and reading. In the 1990s Paul made his first trip to Alaska and fell in love. He bought some property in Alaska, and spent many of his summers there until his health declined and he could no longer go. Paul loved to travel the Alaska Highway and his final wishes were for his ashes to be spread in Snug Harbor, Alaska. Paul is survived by his sons, Anthony James, Nate (Eva), and Josh (Kami), all of Blackfoot, Idaho; daughter Tammee (Tim) of Meridian, Idaho; and ex-wife Lois, of Blackfoot; grandchildren Zane (Chelsea), Jake (Dani), Austin (Alexis), Colton, Bridger, Dylan and Bailey; and great grandchildren Avery, Harper and Derek. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and brother Terry. The family extends heartfelt appreciation to Blackfoot Hospice, especially Jennifer, Pat, Joe and Danielle. A memorial was held Aug. 22 at the Blackfoot Elks Lodge. Memories and condolences may be shared at HawkerFuneralHome.com.

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Howard, 72, family man, exec, outdoorsman A celebration of life for Wilson resident Thomas William Howard is scheduled for Sept. 22, his birthday, at the Howard residence in Wilson. Howard died Aug. 8 surrounded by family at his cabin on Wild Horse Island on Flathead Lake, Montana, following a battle with esophageal cancer. He was 72. His family provided the following. Tom was a loving father of seven children and devoted husband to his wife, Beatrice. Tom was born on Sept. 22, 1946, in Madison, South Dakota. He attended the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey, where he was an outstanding athlete. He participated in baseball, track and football and was named “Athlete of the Year” by the student newspaper. He was a successful academic and went on to play football at Wabash College, graduating in 1968 with a bachelor’s degree in economics. After graduation Tom became an officer in the Army National Guard. He was a newspaper publisher at Howard Publications in Twin Falls, Idaho (The Times-News) and Casper (The Star-Tribune). In 1985 Tom moved to Oceanside, California, to help

grow the North County Times. He then focused on diversifying and expanding the family company with investments in oil and gas exploration, medical product companies, a German energy management company and other startups. Howard Energy Company became the family mainstay after the newspapers were sold in 2002 to Lee Enterprises. Tom was a cowboy at heart and passionate about the outdoors. Deep sea fishing and hunting were his favorite hobbies. He enjoyed hunting birds and big game in Africa, British Columbia, New Zealand and back home in Wyoming. One of his greatest joys was sharing these experiences with his good friends, hunting buddies and children. Tom enjoyed flying his plane and had his pilot’s license for many decades. He had a passion for cooking, eating and hosting friends and family. Tom will be remembered for his entertaining stories, boisterous laugh, witty humor and generous heart. His family will miss the many lively debates, which were always resolved in light-hearted humor. Above all, Tom’s greatest love and joy was his family.

The family has resided in Wilson for the past 18 years, with three years spent in his wife’s home country of Switzerland. The family greatly enjoyed living the Swiss culture and exploring Europe together. The children relished becoming local “tour guides” for their father, using their superior language skills. Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Irene Howard. He is survived by his father, Robert Staples Howard, of Palm Desert, California, who founded Howard Publications; brothers William (Cheryl), of Friday Harbor, Washington, and David (Beth), of Leland, Michigan; and sister Andrea Palmer (Jack), of Naples, Florida. Tom was the proud father of seven children: Brian, David (Ann-Cathrin) and Alyssa, with his former wife, Linda Teply Howard, of Rancho Santa Fe, California; and Alexandra, Annika, Andrew and Adrienne with his wife, Beatrice Schmid Howard. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in his name to Dr. Jaffer Ajani’s research at MD Anderson Cancer Center or to an educational institution close to your heart.

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Winship, 76, traveled the world with a sketchbook Jackson resident Deborah Gould Winship died Aug. 10 at St. John’s Living Center. She was 76. Her family provided the following. Deb was born on Jan. 25, 1943, in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Susan and Paul Winship. An alumna of Concord Academy, she studied at Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart and the University of Madrid before receiving her Bachelor of Art from New York University in 1965. A lifelong artist, she later earned her Master of Fine Art from the University of MaineAugusta. In 1968 Deb married William Beckwith, and in 1974, moved with him to Warren, Maine, where they imagined, created and ran Schoolhouse Farm. There they raised two sons, Christian and Billy, and two daughters, Amy and Natala. Their farm house and the farm store were full of Deb’s paintings. In 1996 Deb moved to Rockland, Maine, where her love for painting was joined with two new passions: swimming in the Rockland Harbor and gardening. Her raspberry bushes earned her the moniker “Raspberry Grandma” among her grandchildren.

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Deb traveled widely and adventurously throughout her life, hitchhiking through Europe with her sister, hiking the trail to Machu Picchu with a friend, traveling through India with a yogi and exploring Mexico with her cousin, Peggy. Later in life she made a solo trip through Turkey and explored China. Her sketchbook was always ready to record her impressions of people and places.

Over the course of her artistic career, Deb became a staple of the mid-coast Maine art scene, engaging tourists and locals alike with her stylistically wideranging art. She had numerous solo and group shows, a cover on Down East Magazine, twice did the poster for the nationally famous Maine Lobster Festival, and in 2010 had a calendar exclusively devoted to her work by Toyota of Japan. Her last solo show, which featured whimsical and lively pen and wash figure drawings, was in 2016 at the Jonathan Frost Gallery in Rockland, Maine. In 2018 Deb moved to Jackson to be close to family. She is preceded in death by her beloved son, Billy, and devoted cousin, Peggy Annis. She is survived by her son, Christian Beckwith, of Jackson; daughters Natala Paroz, of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Amy Patton of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sister Susan McMichaels; brothers John, Michael, and Timothy Winship; seven grandchildren; three nieces; two nephews; and her loving in-laws. She is missed by them and by her many friends. A celebration of Deb’s life and art is planned for next summer in Rockland, Maine.

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Broncs grad spends 2nd summer at PT office S ince having a hip replacement in hours a week training during her freshJune, I have had a lot of physical man year, and with a new commitment to the Delta Delta Delta sorority and therapy. Four Pines Physical Therapy offers coursework, something had to give. She services at Legacy Lodge in addition decided to discontinue running. She recently had an opportunity to to its main location. Besides Moana Goyette, my physical therapist, there tour St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the is a young woman, Sarah Bentlage, sorority’s philanthropic partner. The who worked as a technician this sum- hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, was mer. Sarah was born in unlike any other she had seen, truly a state-of-the-art Jackson and graduated facility. Last year the Unifrom Jackson Hole High versity of Wyoming’s Delta School in 2017. Delta Delta chapter raised You may remember $45,000 for St. Jude’s. reading about Sarah in the Like many, Sarah wasn’t sports section of the newssure what to expect from paper a couple of years ago, Greek life. But according as she was one of nine girls to USA Today, 85% of Forto win the first 3A girls tune 500 executives were track and field state champart of sororities or fraterpionships for the Broncs. nities, and college graduaDuring her senior year she tion rates are 20% higher was part of the state chamamong Greeks than others. pion 4x800 relay team. She Connie Owen (For those who don’t know, remembers that state meet well, having been held in Casper dur- Greek is another name for sorority and fraternity members because the houses ing a snowstorm. Sarah participated in cross-country, are named with Greek letters.) Sarah credits her experience in Nordic skiing and track all four years of her high school days and was a member Delta Delta Delta with helping her of the Key Club and the National Honor become a more confident and compassionate leader. Society. This is Sarah’s second summer workSarah is about to begin her junior year at the University of Wyoming. She ing as a technician at Four Pines Physiwas a walk-on for the cross-country cal Therapy. She loves the position betrack and field team, an unforgettable cause she is passionate about helping experience. But she spent at least 20 people feel better. Her goal is to become

a physical therapist, but she will have to undergo a few more years of schooling. Physical therapists typically finish an additional three years of school after a four-year undergraduate degree. Sarah is hoping to end up in Jackson, because her family has deep roots in the valley. Her great grandpa was De Johnson. His wife, Virginia, owned the Wrangler Cafe until it burned down. After that, Virginia co-owned the Gables Motel. Sarah’s mother, Deb Johnson Bentlage, graduated from Jackson Hole High School in 1982. Her dad, David Bentlage, owns Able Auto. The shell of the house she lives in came from the National Elk Refuge. The original structure, built in 1948, was once located by the Miller House. In 1972 her grandpa Larry Johnson moved it to the west bank of Hog Island. The most important pieces of Sarah’s life are her family and friends, who she said mean the world to her. It was fun getting to know her this summer, and I appreciate all the help she gave me. She’s just another example of a local girl doing good things.

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Seniors discuss Wright Bros. The August meeting of the Senior Book Club was hosted by Virginia Adler at her beautiful home on Fall Creek Road. The club discussed “The Wright Brothers,” by David McCullough, with Lucy Bayles facilitating the conver-

sation. Lucy always makes the discussions interesting. This month she started by having people at the meeting share details of their first plane ride. It was an afternoon filled with great food and lively conversation. Each of the 17 members present brought a salad or dessert to share, and the weather was perfect, so lunch was served outside on the deck. Unfortunately, three of the book club members will be leaving Jackson. Lucy will be moving at the end of September to Holland, Michigan. Maryjo and Gary Weissman will be moving to Ann Arbor, Michigan after one more winter in Arizona. They want to be closer to their daughters. All three will be sorely missed, as they are valued volunteers in our community.

Final thoughts I leave you this week with a quote, some food for thought: “Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children’s children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.” — Theodore Roosevelt Email your Circling the Square information to Connie Owen at connie_ owen@msn.com or call her at 734-9512.

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AUGUST 28, 2019 TETON COUNTY NOTICES Teton County Board of Commissioners • MEETING NOTICES • Teton County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Notice 200 S. Willow, Jackson, Wyoming Tuesday, September 3, 2019, 9:00 a.m. Meeting agenda is available on tetoncountywy.gov Meeting streaming is available online. Be advised the online meeting agendas may be revised up until 5:00pm the day before the meeting. Publish: 08/28/19 • OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS • OFFICIAL SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, TETON COUNTY, WYOMING The Teton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on August 5, 2019 in the Commissioners Chambers located at 200 S. Willow in Jackson. The meeting was called to order at 9:00am. Vice-Chair Epstein acknowledged the quick response on the wildfire north of the National Wildlife Museum. Commission present: Greg Epstein Vice-Chair, Mark Barron, Mark Newcomb, and Luther Propst. Natalia Macker was absent. ADOPT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Barron and seconded by Commissioner Propst to adopt today’s agenda with the following change: TO ADD: Action Item 2.b – SLIB Drawdown i. Horsethief Canyon Landfill Closure Vice-Chair Epstein called for a vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment was given by Jack Koehler regarding the BLM Transfer and consultant for the transfer process. Public comment was given by Hank Phibbs regarding the BLM Transfer and consultant for the transfer process. Kathy Clay, Fire Marshall, gave an update on the wildfire, caused by a lightning strike, north of the National Wildlife Museum. Rich Ochs, Emergency Management Coordinator, gave an update on the operation center, coordinating evacuations, and acknowledged the 17 interagency partnerships involved. Lori Iverson, Forest Service Fire Information, gave an update on public information. ACTION ITEMS 1. Consideration of Payment of County Vouchers A motion was made by Commissioner Propst and seconded by Commissioner Barron to approve the August 5, 2019 voucher run in the amount of $737,455.02 and an interfund transfer in the amount of $681,828.75. Vice-Chair Epstein called for a vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. 2. Consideration of Administrative Items a. 24-Hour Liquor Permits i. Jackson Lake Lodge Corp./Blue Heron – Core Mark at Deadman’s Bar – August 26, 2019 ii. The Liquor Store/Jackson Hole Land Trust – JH Land Trust Annual Picnic – Snake River Ranch – August 11, 2019 A motion was made by Commissioner Barron and seconded by Commissioner Propst to approve the following catering permits: Jackson Lake Lodge Corp/Blue Heron – Core Mark on August 26, 2019 and Jackson Hole Land Trust – Jackson Hole Land Trust Annual Picnic on August 11, 2019 with each permit being valid for a 24-hour period. Vice-Chair Epstein called for a vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. b. SLIB Drawdowns i. Horsethief Canyon Landfill Closure Project A motion was made by Commissioner Barron and seconded by Commissioner Propst to approve the drawdown requests for the Horsethief Canyon Landfill Closure Project as presented. Vice-Chair Epstein called for a vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. c. Tax Roll Corrections – There were none. d. Human Service/Community Development Contracts for Service i. Charture Institute ii. Grand Targhee Transit iii. Community Entry Services iv. Center of Wonder v. Global Ties of Wyoming A motion was made by Commissioner Barron and seconded by Commissioner Propst to approve the contract for service pursuant to the adopted FY20 budget appropriations for Charture Institute, Grand Targhee Transit, Community Entry Services, Center of Wonder and Global Ties of Wyoming as presented. Vice-Chair Epstein called for a vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. e. Special Events Permits – Applications Pending (for informational purposes, no action taken) i. LoToJa Classic Bike Race: Date September 7, 2019; Location - Start line is in Logan, UT. Cyclists enter Teton County via US-89 (Snake River Canyon), ride through the Jackson area via South Park Loop Road, and finish at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ii. Moran Volunteer Firefighters Association BBQ: Date

September 8, 2019; Location – Moran Fire Hall, 4 Moran Town Rd, Moran; Attendees - 400 3. Consideration of Proposed Outgoing Commissioner Correspondence a. Thank you letter to the Teton County Fair Board A motion was made by Commissioner Newcomb and seconded by Commissioner Epstein to approve the letter to the Fair Board in appreciation of the 2019 Teton County Fair. ice-Chair Epstein called for a vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION - There was no executive session. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Known Matters for Discussion A. Identify Consent Agenda The agenda for August 6, 2019 was reviewed and items for the consent agenda were pulled. B. South Leigh Creek Maintenance Agreement Update Dave Gustafson, Road & Levee Manager, gave an update on the South Leigh Canyon Road Cooperative Agreement with Targhee National Forest regarding snow removal and sanding operations. The current agreement expires October 31, 2019. There have been requests from Targhee National Forest for additional spring maintenance on the road. Keith Gingery, Deputy County Attorney, gave an update on the Schedule A with Targhee National Forest. A workshop will be set up at a future date on this matter. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS Calendar Review. The Board reviewed their weekly calendars. The meeting was recessed at 9:36am and reconvened at 9:46am. DISCUSSION ITEMS (continued) 1. Known Matters for Discussion C. Procedure for Board of Equalization Hearings with Melissa Owens Melissa Owens, Hearing Officer, discussed with the Board the process of the 2019 Board of Equalization hearings. Keith Gingery, Deputy County Attorney, discussed the process on behalf of the County Assessor. 2. Other Matters for Discussion A. Commissioner Propst brought up discussion regarding a Wildlife Migration Letter of Support based on the workshop last week with Doug McWhirter, Wyoming Game and Fish Department. B. Commissioner Propst brought up discussion regarding Consultant for BLM Parcel Transfer brought up during public comment earlier in the meeting. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS (continued) County Commissioner Administrator Updates. Alyssa Watkins, Teton County Administrator, gave updates to the Board via email. Commission updates A. Mark Newcomb had no updates. B. Mark Barron had no updates. C. Greg Epstein had no updates. D. Luther Propst had no updates. WORKSHOPS ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Propst and seconded by Commissioner Barron to adjourn. Vice-Chair Epstein called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:28am. Respectively submitted: sdf TETON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /s/ Natalia D. Macker, Chair ATTEST: /s/ Sherry L. Daigle, County Clerk AAF INTERNATIONAL 174.60 / ABSOLUTE AUDIO VISUAL INC 2,142.01 ACM WYOMING LLC 28,129.13 / ALDER ENVIRONMENTAL LLC 2,704.00 ALLEGIANCE BENEFIT PLAN MANAGEMENT 199.50 / ANNA DAY 6.88 AT&T MOBILITY 1,494.03 / BARBARA H PRESCOTT 1,218.75 / BILLY NUNN 52.50 BLUE360 MEDIA 2,183.85 / BLUFFS SANITARY SUPPLY 228.66 BOUNDTREE MEDICAL 693.96 / BREAKFAST ROTARY CLUB 175.00 C&A PROFESSIONAL CLEANING LLC 3,064.90 / CANYON TRUCKING 897.50 CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. 3,393.29 / CENTURYLINK 2,775.38 CENTER OF WONDER 55,000.00 / CHEMSEARCH 341.36 / CHRISTOPHER D SWANN 984.00 COPY WORKS LLC 160.60 / COLORADO TIME SYSTEM 665.00 CREATIVE ENERGIES LLC 965.65 / CYGNUS SRSC LLC 7,056.00 / DUSTIN RICHARDS 52.50 ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE SUPPLY CO,INC. 174.81 / E.R. OFFICE EXPRESS INC. 430.49 ERIN E. WEISMAN 70.20 / EUGENE N GOSSELIN 105.00 EVANS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 391.29 / FARRWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPLY INC 63,000.00 FEDERAL EXPRESS 19.18 / GALLS, LCC 157.31 / GENERATION X, INC. 15,990.00 GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS 1,440.60 / GOLDER ASSOCIATES INC 5,358.15 GRAINGER 10.27 / GRAINGER 59.00 / GREENWOOD MAPPING, INC. 2,121.00 GREG EPSTEIN 60.00 / GREENWOOD MAPPING,INC 7,695.00 IDEXX DISTRIBUTION INC. 4,897.81 / INTERWEST PAPER INC 75.92 JACKSON LUMBER 463.53 / JACKSON PEDIATRICS,P.C. 800.00 JACKSON TOWING PARTNERS LLC 157.50 / J.D. POWER 3,267.00 JENNIFER SIMMERS 52.50 / JH20 WATER CONDITIONING & FILTRATIO 47.00 JH HIST.SOCIETY AND MUSEUM 130.00 / JIRDON 323.94 JORGENSEN ASSOCIATES PC 770.00 / JO ELLEN CHARLTON 971.86 JUSTIN MILLER 2,000.00 / KEVIN GRANGE 140.48 / KIM KOLNER 402.19 KIMBERLY JEANNE MCINTYRE 125.00 / K MART 84.99 / LINTON’S BIG R 239.60 LIGHTHOUSE UNIFORM CO. 2,013.90 / LONG BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 4,032.25 LODGES @ FISH CREEK 9,500.00 / LOWER VALLEY ENERGY 18.06 / LSE, INC. 3,366.00 LUTHER PROPST

60.00 / MARY MARTIN 817.72 / MEDELA, INC 3,576.56 MICHAEL N CARMICAL 5,488.00 / NAVITUS HEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC 21,341.91 NATALIA D. MACKER 60.00 / NATIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC. 750.00 NELSON ENGINEERING COMPANY 23,962.60 / PINE NEEDLE EMBROIDERY 322.00 RICHARD WARREN PRATT JR 400.00 / PRINTSHOP22 405.00 / RECYCLE AWAY LLC 4,405.16 RENDEZVOUS RIVER SPORTS 4,090.00 / ROCK CITY MERCANTILE LLC 316.36 ROCKY MOUNTAIN AFFILIATES LLC 2,100.00 / RSCI 27,090.90 / SAMS CLUB 1,059.49 SECRETARY OF STATE 30.00 / SHERRY L.DAIGLE 60.00 / SIGN IT NOW INC. 209.60 SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS 568.00 / SLOW FOOD IN THE TETONS 2,500.00 SMITHS CUSTOMER CHARGES 1,898.35 / S & S WORLDWIDE, INC. 246.34 STEPHANIE CROCKETT 52.50 / STONE DRUG 7.09 / STERICYCLE, INC. 262.83 STRYKER SALES CORPORATION 3,018.13 / STATE OF WY ENTERPRISE TECH SERVICE 9.51 TETON COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL 900.00 / TETON COUNTY IDAHO 151.00 TETON COUNTY TREASURER 3,010.10 / TETON COUNTY TREASURER 120,136.33 TERRA FIRMA ORGANICS, INC. 965.16 / TETON MEDIA WORKS INC. 4,245.99 TETON MOTORS 3,704.84 / TRC INC. 717.70 / TETON TRASH REMOVAL INC. 1,405.25 TETON YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES 666.66 / TIAA COMMERCIAL FINANCE INC 252.41 TOWN OF JACKSON 2,410.07 / TOWN OF JACKSON 1,671.95 / TREES INC. 1,800.00 TRANSMERICA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 1,928.39 / TWIGS, LLC 224.92 TYR SPORT INC 144.18 / UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 14.38 / US ASSURE, INC 7,705.00 LOCAHAN LLC dba VALLEY OFFICE SYST 242.24 / VISA 43,434.16 WARREN PENNICK 52.50 / WENDY BLAIR 115.54 / WESTERN TRANSPORT INC. 1,441.20 WILLIAMS-SCOTSMAN, INC. 535.68 / WITH THE GRAIN CONSTRUCTION 25,500.00 WY CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS 150.00 WYOMING STATE FIRE MARSHALS OFFICE 1,315.57 WYOMING STATE TRAILS PROGRAM 358.00 / WYOMING RETIREMENT SYSTEM 30.00 WYOMING RETIREMENT SYSTEM 3.30 / WYOMING RETIREMENT SYSTEM 750.00 WYOMING TITLE & ESCROW INC. 400.00 / XEROX CORPORATION 1,303.07 YELLOW IRON EXCAVATING, LLC 158,940.50 Publish: 08/28/19 OFFICIAL SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, TETON COUNTY, WYOMING The Teton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on August 6, 2019 in the Commissioners Chambers located at 200 S. Willow in Jackson. The meeting was called to order at 9:00am and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL County Commission: Natalia Macker Chair, Greg Epstein Vice-Chair, Mark Barron, and Luther Propst were present. Mark Newcomb arrived at 9:03am. MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Epstein and seconded by Commissioner Barron to approve the 7/15/19, 7/16/19, 7/22/19, 7/29/19, and 7/30/19 minutes. Chair Macker called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. ADOPTION OF AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Epstein and seconded by Commissioner Barron to adopt today’s agenda with the following changes: TO ADD: Action Item #14 – Consideration of Approval to Sign a Delegation of Authority for the Wildlife Museum Fire TO POSTPONE: MFPD #1 - DOP2019-0002 LOVETT, RICHARD J. TRUSTEE POSTPONE TO THE AUGUST 20, 2019 BCC HEARING TO POSTPONE: MFPD#2 - EAS2019-0001 LOVETT, RICHARD J. TRUSTEE POSTPONE TO THE AUGUST 20, 2019 BCC HEARING Chair Macker called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. Commissioner Newcomb joined the meeting at 9:03am. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Epstein and seconded by Commissioner Barron to place the following Matters from Staff on a Consent Agenda: 3. Consideration of Approval of an Amended and Restated Special Restriction for 7305 Rimrock Road 5. Consideration of Approval of an Employee Lease Agreement for Hoback Cabin No. 8 7. Consideration of Approval of a Contract for the 2019-2024 Teton County Parking Lots Snow Removal Project 8. Consideration of Approval of a Contract for the 2019-2024 Buffalo Valley Roads Snow Removal Project 9. Consideration of Approval of a Contract for the 2019-2024 Alta County Roads Snow Removal Project 10. Consideration of Approval of a Contract for the 2019-2024 Alta Ski Hill Road Snow Removal Project 11. Consideration of Request for Energy Mitigation Funds to Recommission Fairgrounds Heritage Arena HVAC System 12. Consideration of Approval of a Contract for Phase 2 of the Facility Condition Assessments 13. Consideration of Approval of a Contract for the Teton County Stockpile Facility Phase 2 Project Chair Macker called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Propst and seconded by Commissioner Epstein to approve the items on the Consent Agenda with the motion as stated in their respective staff

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• Public Notices • report. Chair Macker called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF: 3. Consideration of Approval of an Amended and Restated Special Restriction for 7305 Rimrock Road To approve the Amendment and Restatement Special Restriction as presented by staff for 7305 Rimrock Road. 5. Consideration of Approval of an Employee Lease Agreement for Hoback Cabin No. 8 To approve the Lease Agreement for 11055 South Highway 89, Hoback Cabin Transitional Unit #8 with Teton County Employee, Meghan Spaulding, for $685 per month and a $685 security deposit. 7. Consideration of Approval of a Contract for the 2019-2024 Teton County Parking Lots Snow Removal Project To award and approve the 2019-2024 Teton County Parking Lots Snow Removal Project contract to Watsabaugh Excavation in the amount of $124,000.00. 8. Consideration of Approval of a Contract for the 2019-2024 Buffalo Valley Roads Snow Removal Project To award and approve the 2019-2024 Buffalo Valley Roads Snow Removal Project contract to Fir Creek Ranch-ANK Corporation in the amount of $79,500.00. 9. Consideration of Approval of a Contract for the 2019-2024 Alta County Roads Snow Removal Project To award and approve the 2019-2024 Alta Roads Snow Removal Project contract to Action Excavation in the amount of $30,180.00. 10. Consideration of Approval of a Contract for the 2019-2024 Alta Ski Hill Road Snow Removal Project To approve the proposal by Quantum Engineering Group to provide recommissioning engineering services at the Teton County Heritage Arena and enter into a contract in the amount of $18,500 with Quantum Engineering Group with an additional contingency of $1,000.00 for additional services as determined needed by the County Facilities Manager, with a total not to exceed amount of $19,500.00. 11. Consideration of Request for Energy Mitigation Funds to Recommission Fairgrounds Heritage Arena HVAC System To approve the proposal by Quantum Engineering Group to provide recommissioning engineering services at the Teton County Heritage Arena and enter into a contract in the amount of $18,500 with Quantum Engineering Group with an additional contingency of $1,000.00 for additional services as determined needed by the County Facilities Manager, with a total not to exceed amount of $19,500.00. 12. Consideration of Approval of a Contract for Phase 2 of the Facility Condition Assessments To approve the proposal by Dude Solutions to provide Facility Condition Assessments on 38 County-owned structures in the amount of $29,980.17. 13. Consideration of Approval of a Contract for the Teton County Stockpile Facility Phase 2 Project To award and approve the Teton County Stockpile Facility Phase 2 contract to Ridgeline Excavation in the amount of $715,245.50. DIRECT CORRESPONDENCE 1. Alice Widdess, Flat Creek Water Improvement District 7/9/2019 email regarding Final 2020 Budget 2. J/TC Advisory Affordable Housing Supply Board 7/10/2019 email regarding 440 West Kelly Avenue 3. Jean Lewis, Jackson Hole Children’s Museum 7/10/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue Proposal 4. Kylie Anderson 7/11/2019 email regarding Thank you for scholarship renewal 5. James Howell 7/11/2019 email regarding Mercill Housing Project 6. Rick Jansen 7/11/2019 email regarding SPET Bundling 7. Patti Boyd, Children’s Learning Center 7/12/2019 email regarding Mercill Housing Project 8. Stefani Wells, Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust 7/12/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 9. Lee Riddell 7/12/2019 email regarding Supporting 2 story housing 10. Renee Gira 7/12/2019 email regarding Fire in the Mountain 2019 11. Candra Day 7/12/2019 email regarding SPET Bundling 12. Glen Esnard 7/13/2019 email regarding SPET Bundling 13. Bruce Hawtin 7/14/2019 email regarding SPET Bundling 14. Carol Chesney 7/14/2019 email regarding SPET Bundling 15. Kristin Shean 7/14/2019 email regarding Energy Efficient Affordable Housing 16. Elise Stiegler 7/14/2019 email regarding Crosswalk and Drones 17. Ray Kominsky 7/15/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Ave 18. Nikki Kaufman 7/15/2019 email regarding SPET Bundling 19. Jim Wilson, Alta Advisory Board 7/15/2019 email regarding Alta Community Picnic 20. Lee Riddell 7/15/2019 email regarding SPET Bundling 21. Serese Kudar 7/15/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 22. Lin Heffner 7/15/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 23. KC Bess 7/15/2019 email regarding Snake River Levee 24. Jim Bowles 7/15/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 25. Robin McGee 7/15/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 26. TJ McCann 7/16/2019 email regarding SPET - Thank you 27. Bill Friedeman 7/16/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 28. Irene Steeg, Fish Creek ISD 7/17/2019 email regarding Final Budget for FY2019-2020 29. Wade Hirschi, Wilson Sewer District 7/17/2019 email regarding Final Budget for FY2019-2020 30. South Fork Road South Park Ranches Homeowners 7/17/2019 regarding Request for Paving of the South Fork of the South Park Ranches County Road No. 22-25 31. Chandler Windom, Planning & Development 7/17/2019 email regarding Notice to Neighbors of Conditional Use Permit Application, for AT&T (CUP2019-0005) 32. Mary King 7/17/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 33. Jim Speyer 7/18/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Ave

34. Christie and Oliver Goss 7/18/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 35. Taug Boschen 7/18/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 36. Lannie Hoglund 7/18/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 37. Patty Lummis 7/18/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 38. Merton Bell 7/18/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 39. Maggie Schilling 7/18/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 40. Lynne Davis 7/18/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 41. Greg Miles 7/19/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 42. Meg Daly 7/19/2019 email regarding SPET Bundling 43. Annegret Botur 7/20/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 44. Jon Stuart 7/20/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 45. Allison Gillen 7/21/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 46. Jean Ferguson 7/21/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 47. Linore Wallace 7/22/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly 48. Carly Schupman, Skyline Ranch ISD 7/22/2019 email regarding Final Budget 49. Greta Durbin 7/22/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly 50. Emmett deMaynadier 7/22/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly 51. Bruce Bonich 7/22/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly 52. Reynolds Pomeroy 7/22/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly 53. Skye Schell 7/22/2019 email regarding Housing Rules and Regs 54. Dick and Sandy Shuptrine 7/22/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly 55. Linda Williams 7/22/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly 56. Keith Benefiel 7/23/2019 email regarding E-Bikes 57. Cody McInnes 7/23/2019 email regarding Housing Regulations 58. JoAnn Hoff 7/23/2019 email regarding 440 West Kelly 59. John and Loyola Kiefling 7/23/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly 60. Latham Jenkins 7/23/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 61. Laura Soltau, Teton Literacy 7/23/2019 email regarding Housing Rules and Regulations 62. Augusta Friendsmith 7/23/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 63. Rebekkah Kelley 7/23/2019 email regarding Housing Rules and Regulations 64. Patti Boyd, Children’s Learning Center 7/23/2019 email regarding Housing Rules and Regulations 65. Stefani Wells, Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust 7/23/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 66. Bruce Hawtin 7/25/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 67. John Kiefling 7/25/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 68. Brot Coburn 7/25/2019 email regarding Tribal Trail Connector 69. Dick Greig 7/26/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 70. Katy Hollbacher 7/26/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 71. Gabe Koerber 7/28/2019 email regarding Update Fairgrounds Wifi 72. Judy Greig 7/28/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 73. Mila Dunbar-Irwin 7/29/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 74. Gina Kyle 7/29/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 75. Emily Cohen 7/29/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 76. Emily Hagedorn, Teton Conservation District 7/29/2019 email regarding FY2020 Budget 77. Indian Springs Ranch HOA 7/29/2019 letter regarding Tribal Trail Connector 78. Berte Hirschfield 7/29/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 79. John Stennis 7/29/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 80. Patti Boyd, Children’s Learning Center 7/29/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 81. Suzie Hultman 7/29/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 82. Perri Stern 7/29/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 83. Mike Yin, Wyoming Legislature 7/29/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 84. Annie Riddell 7/29/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 85. Christoper Lee, Mercill Partners 7/29/2019 email regarding 105 Mercill Avenue 86. Lauren Brzozowski 7/29/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 87. Linda Williams 7/29/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 88. Jamie Engebretson 7/29/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 89. Samantha Briggs Hannon 7/29/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 90. Dick Greig 7/29/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 91. Robbin Levy Mommsen 7/29/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 92. Scott Page 7/29/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 93. Clair Tramm 7/29/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 94. Hilary Cantu 7/29/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 95. Alyson Spery 7/29/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 96. Tom Davidson 7/29/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 97. Sandy Shuptrine 7/30/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 98. Christine Karns May 7/30/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue

99. Jean Day 7/30/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 100. Perri Stern 7/30/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 101. Chris Owen 7/30/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 102. Leif Routman 7/30/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue 103. Larry and Janet Anderson 7/30/2019 email regarding Fire in the Mountain Music Festival 2019 104. Pip Barr 7/30/2019 email regarding 440 W. Kelly Avenue PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF: 1. Consideration of Approval of the Adoption of FY2020 Budget Amendment Sherry L. Daigle, County Clerk, presented to the Board for consideration of approval an amendment pursuant to the adoption of the fiscal year 2020 budget as requested by the Board. There was no public comment. A motion was made by Commissioner Barron and seconded by Commissioner Epstein to adopt the proposed budget amendment for FY20 pursuant to the budget adoption as noticed on the Teton County Website as presented today. Chair Macker called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. 2. Consideration of Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract with Alder Environmental for Groundwater Monitoring Services Brenda Ashworth, ISWR Superintendent, presented to the Board for consideration of approval an amendment #1 to Teton County’s Contract with Alder Environmental for Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ)required semi-annual groundwater sampling, reporting and analysis at the Horsethief Canyon Landfill, which will extend the Contract for two years, with a new expiration date of September 30, 2021. There was no public comment. A motion was made by Commissioner Epstein and seconded by Commissioner Barron to approve Amendment #1 to extend the Contract with Alder Environmental for two years to perform WDEQ-required semi-annual groundwater sampling, reporting and analysis at the Teton County Horsethief Canyon Landfill, with a new expiration date of September 30, 2021. Chair Macker called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. 4. Consideration of Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Teton Conservation District Alyssa Watkins, Board of County Commissioners Administrator, presented to the Board for consideration of approval a Memorandum of Epstein (MOA) with the Teton Conservation District (TCD) regarding facilitation of the Hoback Drinking Water Stakeholder Group. There was no public comment. A motion was made by Commissioner Newcomb and seconded by Commissioner Barron to approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between Teton County and the Teton Conservation District related to Hoback Drinking Water Stakeholder Group Facilitation, with a fiscal impact not to exceed $20,000. Chair Macker called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. 6. Consideration of Approval for the Purchase of Three Vehicles for Parks and Recreation Steve Ashworth, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented to the Board for consideration of approval a request award of bid and approval for the purchase for the replacement of three vehicles, a ¾ ton pickup truck, a mid-sized pickup, and a compact SUV. There was no public comment A motion was made by Commissioner Barron and seconded by Commissioner Epstein to award of bid and approval of purchase with Teton Motors of a 2020 Chevrolet 2500 4x4 Silverado Pickup, a 2020 Chevrolet 4x4 Double Cab Colorado Pickup, and a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD in the amount of $56,910.23. Chair Macker called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. 14. Consideration of Approval to Sign a Delegation of Authority for the Wildlife Museum Fire Brian Coe, Battalion Chief, presented to the Board for consideration of approval a Delegation of Authority for the Wildlife Museum Fire which continues to be monitored under a unified command that includes Bridger-Teton National Forest and the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS. There was no public comment. A motion was made by Commissioner Epstein and seconded by Commissioner Newcomb to approve the Delegation of Authority for the Wildlife Museum Fire dated August 6, 2019. Chair Macker called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. MATTERS FROM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: 1. Applicant: LOVETT, RICHARD J. TRUSTEE Presenter: Kristi Malone Permit No.: DOP2019-0002 POSTPONED FROM THE JULY 16, 2019 BCC HEARING Request: Request for Development Option Plan approval, pursuant to Section 8.5.2 of the Teton County Land Development Regulations, for a non-contiguous Floor Area Option to place a minimum of 54.26 acres of land into conservation easement in exchange for 17,257 square feet of Floor Area and 3 Accessory Dwelling Units in addition to base zone development allowance. Location: 1725 S. Ely Springs Road, generally located 1.5 miles west of South Park Loop Road. The property is zoned Rural-2 and is within the Natural Resources Overlay. And 22-43-18-05-200-011, generally located 0.3 miles southeast of the intersection of State Line Road and Spring Creek Road in Alta. The property is zoned Rural-2 and is within the Natural Resources Overlay. A motion was made by Commissioner Epstein and seconded by Commissioner Barron to postpone DOP2019-0002, LOVETT, RICHARD J. TRUSTEE to the August 20, 2019 BCC Hearing. Chair Macker called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Newcomb and seconded by Commissioner Epstein to convene as the Teton County Scenic Preserve Trust. Chair Macker called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. 2. Applicant: LOVETT, RICHARD TRUST OF 1996

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• Public Notices • LOVETT, RICHARD J. TRUSTEE Agent: Intermountain Aquatics, Inc. Presenter: Kristi Malone Permit No.: EAS2019-0001 POSTPONED FROM THE JULY 16, 2019 BCC HEARING Request: Request to accept two new easements to the Teton County Scenic Preserve Trust to allow Approval of a Floor Area Option. Location: 1725 S. Ely Springs Road, generally located 1.5 miles west of South Park Loop Road. The property is zoned Rural-2 and is within the Natural Resources Overlay. And 22-43-18-05-200-011, generally located 0.3 miles southeast of the intersection of State Line Road and Spring Creek Road in Alta. The property is zoned Rural-2 and is within the Natural Resources Overlay. A motion was made by Commissioner Newcomb and seconded by Commissioner Barron to continue EAS2019-0001 to the August 20, 2019 BCC Hearing. Chair Macker called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Newcomb and seconded by Commissioner Epstein to reconvene as the Teton County Scenic Preserve Trust. Chair Macker called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. 3. Applicant: HAN, KYU REVOCABLE TRUST HAN, KYU REVOCABLE TRUST, THE HAN, KYU, TRUSTEE Presenter: Hamilton Smith Permit No.: S/D2019-0005 POSTPONED TO THE AUGUST 20, 2019 BCC HEARING Request: Partial Vacation of a Plat, pursuant to Section 8.2.13 of the Teton County Land Development Regulations, Amendment of Permits or Approvals, to vacate an existing utility easement, and processed pursuant to Section 8.5.3 Subdivision Plat. Location: Lot 22 & 23, Snake River Sporting Club. The properties are zoned R-3 and are within the Natural and Scenic Resources Overlays. 4. Applicant: O’FARRELL, COLIN REVOCABLE TRUST Presenter: Chandler Windom Permit No.: VAR2019-0003 WITHDRAWN Request: Request for Variance pursuant to Section 8.8.2. of the Teton County Land Development Regulations, to vary the Man-made land-form standards in Sec. 5.1.6 to permit a reduced setback for a berm along a street yard. Location: 2800 Moose-Wilson Road. Generally located on the corner of Moose-Wilson Road and Wiley Lane. It is approximately 1.5 miles north of the Hwy 22 & Moose-Wilson Road Intersection. The property is within the Neighborhood Conservation zone and is not within any overlays. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION There were no matters from Commission. EXECUTIVE SESSION No executive session was held. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Epstein and seconded by Commissioner Barron to adjourn. Chair Macker called for a vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:20am. Respectively submitted: sdf TETON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /s/ Natalia D. Macker, Chair ATTEST: /s/ Sherry L. Daigle, County Clerk Publish: 08/28/19 OFFICIAL SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, TETON COUNTY, WYOMING The Teton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on August 12, 2019 in the Commissioners Chambers located at 200 S. Willow in Jackson. The meeting was called to order at 8:40am. Commission present: Natalia Macker Chair, Greg Epstein Vice-Chair, Mark Barron, and Luther Propst. Mark Newcomb was absent. ADOPT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Epstein and seconded by Commissioner Barron to adopt today’s agenda as it stands. Chair Macker called for a vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. ACTION ITEMS 1. Consideration of Payment of County Vouchers A motion was made by Commissioner Propst and seconded by Commissioner Epstein to approve the August 12, 2019 voucher run in the amount of $1,856,988.94. Chair Macker called for a vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. 2. Consideration of Administrative Items a. 24-Hour Liquor Permits – There were none. b. SLIB Drawdowns – There were none. c. Tax Roll Corrections – There were none. d. Human Service/Community Development Contracts for Service i. Teton Valley Food Pantry ii. Jackson Hole Public Art A motion was made by Commissioner Propst and seconded by Commissioner Barron to approve the contract for service pursuant to the adopted FY20 budget appropriations for Teton Valley Food Pantry and Jackson Hole Public Art as presented. Chair Macker called for a vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. e. Special Events Permits – Applications Pending (for informational purposes, no action taken) i. Jackson Hole Land Trust Annual Picnic: Date- August 11, 2019; Location – Snake River Ranch; Attendees- 550 ii. Teton Gravity Research World Premiere Festival: Date – September 14, 2019; Location – Jackson Hole Mountain Resort base area in Teton Village, adjacent to the Teewinot and Bridger lifts; Attendees- 2000+ 3. Consideration of Proposed Outgoing Commissioner Correspondence There was no outgoing correspondence. A motion was made by Commissioner Epstein and seconded by Commissioner Propst to go into Executive Session pursuant to Wyoming Statute §16-4-405(a)(vii) To consider the selection of a site or the purchase of real estate when the publicity

regarding the consideration would cause a likelihood of an increase in price. Chair Macker called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. The board went into executive session at 8:44am. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioners present: Natalia Macker Chair, Greg Epstein Vice-Chair, Mark Barron, and Luther Propst. Others present: Sherry Daigle, Alyssa Watkins, Keith Gingery, Brett McPeak A motion was made by Commissioner Epstein and seconded by Commissioner Barron to adjourn from executive session. Chair Macker called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. The Board came out of executive session at 9:15am and no action was taken. A motion was made by Commissioner Epstein and seconded by Commissioner Propst to direct staff and our real estate agent as discussed in the executive session. Chair Macker called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Barron and seconded by Commissioner Epstein to adjourn. Chair Macker called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:20am. Respectively submitted: sdf TETON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /s/ Natalia D. Macker, Chair ATTEST: /s/ Sherry L. Daigle, County Clerk ABF PROFESSIONAL CLEANING INC. 7,317.80 / ACE HARDWARE 1,510.81 ACM WYOMING LLC 267,455.61 / ADRIAN CROKE 30.00 / ALADTEC, INC. 2,184.00 ALPHAGRAPHICS 177.10 / ALAN’S WELDING 198.20 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 1,668.40 / AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION 1,035.00 ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING SUPPLY 432.35 / ARCHITECTURAL BUILDERS SUPPI 348.50 ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC. 308.50 / ASPEN AUTOMOTIVE/NAPA 65.37 / AT&T 2,582.92 BENCHMARK BUILDERS 6,308.00 / BIG R RANCH & HOME 299.95 BIOTA RESEARCH & CONSULTING, INC. 954.67 / BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC. 191.84 BONNEVILLE COUNTY SOLID WASTE 146,759.34 / BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LCC 1,808.87 BRENDA ASHWORTH 74.65 / BRYON WILLIAMS 549.00 / BSN SPORTS, LLC 385.00 TP CORPORATION 8,403.37 / CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. 13,154.19 / CENTURYLINK 242.02 CHARM-TEX INC. 72.72 / CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 99.98 / CHILLER ICE LLC 467.50 CHARLIE’S PLUMBING & SEWER SRVC INC 225.00 CLARKS’ BROADWAY AUTO PARTS, LLC 908.47 / CONRAD AND BISCHOFF, INC. 1,095.13 CODY CALL 42.54 / CODY HOSTETTER 340.00 / COPY WORKS LLC 115.50 CURRAN-SEELEY FOUNDATION 6,859.50 / DAVE GUSTAFSON 52.50 / DBR, INC. 330.00 DELTA DENTAL 19,029.10 / DEAN’S PEST CONTROL LLC 255.00 DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES 45,009.27 / DIGITAL APPLESAUCE, INC. 120.50 DIVERSIFIED METAL PRODUCTS INC. 295.00 / ELISABETH M. W. TREFONAS 2,480.00 ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE SUPPLY CO,INC. 395.63 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE ASSOC. 679.99 / ERC WIPING PRODUCTS INC 118.24 E.R. OFFICE EXPRESS INC. 672.01 / ETHAN SUMMERHAYS 70.00 EUGENE N GOSSELIN 129.99 / EVANS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 1,898.55 FALL RIVER RURAL ELEC.COOP.,INC. 72.17 / FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC. #3007 34.84 FLAT CREEK SADDLE SHOP 1,839.99 / FORSGREN ASSOCIATES INC. 12,650.00 FRAZIER SHOWS 13,744.00 / GALLS, LCC 48.55 / GAMETIME COMPANY 330.70 GLOBAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC 97.20 / GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS 2,952.10 GLOBAL STAR USA 87.25 / GOLDEN RULE CREATIONS 304.86 / GOVHR USA LLC 3,373.00 GRAINGER 173.06 / GREENWAY PAINTING LLC 4,110.00 / HADLEY ADKINS 52.50 HIGH COUNTRY LINEN SUPPLY LLC 5,215.95 / HUNT CONSTRUCTION, INC. 4,166.80 IDAHO COMMUNICATIONS LLC 1,500.00 / IDAHO TRAFFIC SAFETY, INC. 1,150.00 JACKSON LUMBER 897.26 / J. AUSTIN DUNLAP 250.00 / JACKSON WHOLE GROCER 55.94 JENNIFER REDFIELD 52.50 / JH20 WATER CONDITIONING & FILTRATIO 84.95 JH COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER 94,509.00 / JACKSON HOLE DISTRIBUTING 10,834.20 JH HIST. SOCIETY AND MUSEUM 23,986.75 / JACKSON HOLE LIONS CLUB 2,052.24 JORGENSEN ASSOCIATES PC 2,975.00 / KENNON C.TUBBS, MD LLC 16,516.00 KIMBERLY ANN MELLICK 1,725.00 / KNO2 LLC 38.34 / LA CASITA MEXICAN 310.50 LASER XPRESS 269.39 / LEO BARBOZA 316.00 / LOWER VALLEY ENERGY 4,480.73 MARY FAULKNER 26.25 / MAURENE GUSTAFSON 52.50 / MATT HALL 104.98 MASTERCRAFT POOL & SPA 1,001.73 / MD NURSERY & LANDSCAPING INC. 3,098.82 MILLER SANITATION 2,030.00 / MJ BROWN 200.00 / MOUNTAIN ALARM/WATCHGUARD 975.44 MONTE CLEMOW 50.00 / MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES 770.02 NATIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC. 572.84 / NELSON ENGINEERING COMPANY 375.00 NORCO, INC. 21.08 / OFFICE OF STATE LANDS & INVESTMENTS 11,395.03 ON GRADE BLADE SERVICE, LLC 1,800.00 / O’RYAN CLEANERS 18.60 PARTSMASTER 1,037.35 / PAGING AND WIRELESS SERVICE 4,835.00 PORTERS OFFICE PRODUCTS 63.95 / PRO EQUIPMENT SALES 295.68 HAL JOHNSON JR-PROFESSIONAL EXPRESS 865.73 QUANTUM GROUP ENGINEERING PC 6,786.00 / RAHCO INC. 430.00 RE INVESTMENT COMPANY 2,013.46 / RIPLEY’S VACUUM CENTER, INC. 539.85 ROCK CITY REPAIR & SUPPLY LLC 36.11 / RSCI 200,494.54 / R&S NORTHEAST LLC 85.40 SALLY HUMPHERYS 100.00 / SANOFI PASTEUR INC. 1,082.49 SALT RIVER MOTORS INC. 16,000.00 / SHERRY CLEMOW 50.00 / SHELLY MARTINEZ 70.43 SILVER CREEK SUPPLY 1,811.07 / SIGN IT NOW INC. 769.27 SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS 141.98 / SNOW KING MOUNTAIN RESORT 404.00 PVH CORP. 1,705.30 / SRSC LOTS LLC 7,056.00 STATION 22 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 54.22 / ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL PHARMACY 488.62 ELIOR INC. 15,761.88 / SWAGIT PRODUCTIONS LLC 22,500.00 / TAYLOR COOK 406.72 TC FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 2,084.72 / TETON CO. PLANNING DEPT. 15.00 TETON COUNTY TREASURER 53,566.15 / TETON COUNTY TRANSFER STATION 435.00 TETON COUNTY TREASURER 31,170.81 / TETON COURIER 67.20 TERRA FIRMA ORGANICS, INC. 73,265.23 / TETON MEDIA WORKS INC. 12,732.18 TETON MOTORS 3,700.00 / TETON SCIENCE SCHOOL INC. 12,444.36 TETON TRASH REMOVAL INC. 1,652.00

/ TEXAS TWISTER 70.00 TETON YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES 1,319.00 / TINA BABIS 104.05 TLC ELECRTIC INC. 1,532.84 / TM COMMERCIAL CLEANING LLC 1,570.00 TOWN OF JACKSON 144.00 / TOWN OF JACKSON 380,370.43 TRANAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 1,496.87 LOCAHAN LLC dba VALLEY OFFICE SYST 64.25 / VERIZON WIRELESS 1,243.00 VISA 8,985.80 / VOIANCE LANGUAGE SERVICES, LLC 161.70 WAPITI CORPORATION 152,136.59 / WEST BANK SANITATION 9,372.60 WESTWOOD CURTIS CONSTRUCTION INC 2,250.00 / WEST BANK SANITATION 933.11 WESTBAN SANITATION 281.27 / WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT 617.55 WESTERN TRANSPORT INC. 670.95 / WHITE GLOVE PROFESSIONAL CLEANING 22,786.55 WILDERNESS & MOUNTAIN MEDICINE PC 260.00 / WILLOW PEAK LLC 50.00 WILLIAM R. SMITH M.D. 1,550.00 / WYOMING DEPT OF HEALTH 568.35 XEROX CORPORATION 2,201.05 / Y2 CONSULTANTS LLC 5,500.00 YELLOW IRON EXCAVATING, LLC 3,312.68 / YELLOW IRON EXCAVATING LLC 32.00 YOUSHIELD LLC 429.96 Publish: 08/28/19

TETON COUNTY DIVISION OFFICES • REQUEST FOR BIDS • Request for Proposal for HVAC Repairs & Upgrades Children’s Learning Center Rafter J 1300 Valley Springs Road Jackson, Wyoming Teton County Facilities is requesting qualifications/proposals for HVAC repairs and upgrades at the Children’s Learning Center facility in Rafter J at 1300 Valley Springs Road, Jackson, WY. A pre-bid conference will be held at the facility on September 12, 2019, at 1:30 pm MST. Attendance is mandatory. RFP packages may be obtained online at the Public Purchase website, http://www.publicpurchase.com. Vendors must complete the free registration on the Public Purchase site. Instructions for submittals are available on the Teton County website at Departments/General Services/Purchasing at http://www.tetoncountywy.gov/1951/Purchasing Proposals will be due on or before 4:00 pm MST on September 25, 2019, and opened upon release by Public Purchase immediately thereafter at the Teton County Facilities Maintenance Division office at 185 South Willow, Jackson, WY. Teton County reserves the right to reject all proposals and to waive informalities and irregularities in proposals. Questions are to be posted on the Public Purchase website. All questions and answers will be available to all bidders. Publish: 08/28, 09/04/19 • PUBLIC NOTICE • Teton County FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AND POSITIONS AND SALARIES 2019 Pursuant to Wyoming State Statue §18-3-516, at the end of each fiscal year, each County shall publish the name, position and salaries or actual monthly wages of each elected official and each full-time employee. All salaries listed are gross monthly wages and do not include any fringe benefits such as health insurance cost, life insurance benefits and pension plans. The salaries or wages do not include any overtime.

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• Public Notices • lights on the four antler archways and the mature spruce trees located in the Town Square. The holiday lighting shall be installed in the fall but no later than 5 days prior to Thanksgiving 2019 and removed April 15th, 2020 or as designated by the Town of Jackson. The anticipated service period covered by this bid is November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2022. Separate sealed BIDS shall be received by the Teton County/ Jackson parks and Recreation Department administration at 155 East Gill Ave, PO Box 811, Jackson WY 83001, until 3:00 P.M. (Local Time), September 4, 2019.. The CONTRACT and BID DOCUMENTS may be examined and/or obtained at the following location: Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center 155East Gill Ave Jackson, WY 83001 For information concerning the project, please contact: Andy Erskine at 732-5793 or aerskine@tetoncountywy.gov Publish: 08/21, 08/28/19

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Publish: 08/28/19 NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW TETON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Teton County BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS for the purpose of considering the applications listed below pursuant to the Wyoming State Statutes, Sections 16-3-101, et. seq. 18-5-201, et. seq. and 18-5-301, et. seq. as applicable. The Public Hearing will be held in the Commissioners Meeting Room of the Teton County Administration Building at 200 S. Willow Street in Jackson, Wyoming on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, in their regular meeting which begins at 09:00 AM. Information regarding the applications listed below may be obtained from the Teton County Planning and Development Department, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, telephone 307-733-3959. 1.

Applicant: TETON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Permit No.: CUP2019-0003 Request: Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 8.4.2 of the Teton County Land Development Regulations, to permit an emergency helicopter landing zone in the Teton Village area. Location: Teton County Village Exaction Parcel, accessed from Apres Vous Road. The property is zoned Public/ Semi-Public and is located within the Scenic Resources Overlay. Publish: 08/28/19 • CONTINUED PUBLICATIONS • Request for Proposal Fair Heritage Arena Fire Alarm System Teton County Facilities is requesting proposals for the design and installation of a voice evacuation fire alarm system at the Fair Heritage Arena at 447 W Snow King Avenue, Jackson, WY. RFP packages may be obtained on the Public purchase website, http://www.publicpurchase.com. The bid id is: 117244. Vendors must complete the free registration on the Public Purchase site. Assistance with registration can be obtained at http://www.tetoncountywy.gov/1951/Purchasing. Site visits can be arranged by emailing Paul Cote, Facilities Manager, at pcote@tetoncountywy.gov. Proposals are to be submitted on that same website. Proposals will be due on or before September 11, 2019, at 4:30 pm MST, and opened upon release by Public Purchase immediately thereafter at the Teton County Facilities Maintenance Division office at 185 South Willow, Jackson, WY. Teton County reserves the right to reject all proposals and to waive informalities and irregularities in proposals. Questions are to be posted on the Public Purchase website. All questions and answers will be available to all bidders. Publish: 08/21, 08/28/19 Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department FORMAL REQUEST FOR BID The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department is accepting bids for the 2019/2022 Holiday Lighting Project in the Town Square. The work shall consist of hanging string

TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS - UNAPPROVED AUGUST 19, 2019 JACKSON, WYOMING The Jackson Town Council met in a special workshop session in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall at 150 East Pearl at 2:01 P.M. Upon roll call the following were found to be present: MAYOR: Pete Muldoon. COUNCIL: Hailey Morton Levinson, Arne Jorgensen, and Jonathan Schechter. Jim Stanford arrived at 2:04 P.M. STAFF: Larry Pardee, Roxanne Robinson, Tyler Sinclair, Lea Colasuonno, Kelly Thompson, April Norton, Steve Ashworth, Paul Anthony, Floren Poliseo, Todd Smith, and Sandy Birdyshaw. Town Council Priorities Discussion on Predictable Funding of Local Government, to Identify and Discuss a Framework for Attaining the Goal. Tyler Sinclair made staff comment that the goal of this priority is to diversify, increase and develop sustainable funding for the Town of Jackson. He presented a four-phase framework for moving forward with this effort as follows: Phase 1 – Identification, Review and Evaluation of all Available and Possible Funding Sources; Phase 2 – Identification, Review and Evaluation of Current and Desired Expenditures; Phase 3 – Identification/Matching of Funding Sources with Expenditures; and Phase 4 – Implementation Action Steps. Council discussion included that they individually meet with staff to weigh in on this priority and then staff would decipher the commonalities and disagreements, to determine the goal at the next meeting, to determine the framework for proceeding, and then start setting next steps and dates to move forward. A motion was made by Jonathan Schechter and seconded by Arne Jorgensen to direct staff to proceed with the Predictable Funding of Local Government Framework as described in this staff report based upon the direction provided by Council at this meeting. Mayor Muldoon called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. Discussion on 440 West Kelly and 174 North King Street Housing Development. April Norton made staff comment that the 174 N. King Street Project did not receive tax credit allocations from the Wyoming Community Development Authority and the 16-unit permanently deed restricted housing project at 430/440 West Kelly Avenue has stalled; these two projects were key parts of the workforce housing supply strategy. She presented alternative options for 430/440 West Kelly Avenue for the Council to discuss: 1. Council could stay with the 16-unit option and see if the County makes a similar motion at the next joint meeting. 2. Council could support a 12-unit option that provided 24 bedrooms, or 10-unit option that provided 24 bedrooms (same # of bedrooms as the proposed 16-unit option). 3. Town could purchase the County’s interest in the property ($936,880) and then move forward with a 16-unit project. 4. Town could sell its interest to the County for $766,537 (there was no indication that County was or was not willing to purchase the Town’s portion. 5. Council and Board could direct the Housing Authority to sell the land. 6. Council and Board could direct the Housing Authority to deed restrict the land and then sell it. 7. Council could choose an option not listed, which could include modifications to any of the options listed above. After discussion, there was general agreement from the Council for options #1 and #2. Staff was asked to take today’s discussion points and bring back to the Council at a later meeting. A special joint meeting with the County would possibly be scheduled to discuss next steps. Next, alternative options were presented for 174 North King Street: 1. Income ranges & ownership or rental 2. Revised responses from Westmount & Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust a) Both provided Council with revisions. Staff could work with each respondent to reconcile revisions with Council priorities for the project provided today. OR b) Council could direct staff to move forward with one developer today. OR c) Council could direct staff to draft a new RFP for the project. 3. If additional public investment would be needed for this project, from where should it come? a) Town funds of $1,993,012 (general fund + in lieu fees) could be used if units serve households earning <120% MFI b) Town could sell its interest in 430/440 W. Kelly and then have up to $766,000 to utilize for the project. c) Town could plat and sell its properties on Flat Creek Drive (3 lots zoned NL-1), each would likely be listed in the $800,000-range. If sold, would most likely be developed into single-family, multi-million-dollar homes (see: Gill Addition). d) Town could ask County to utilize some of its in-lieu fees

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• Public Notices • to offset additional costs to the project so long as the project serves households earning <120% MFI. Anne Creswell of the Housing Trust made comment. Latham Jenkins made comment on behalf of Westmount Development Group. A motion was made by Hailey Morton Levinson and seconded by Arne Jorgensen to proceed with developing housing at 174 N. King Street and direct staff to pursue a project that is rental or ownership, to work with the two developers who had provided proposals, and bring back a plan at a next available Council meeting. Public comment was given by Estella Torres on behalf of One22. Mayor Muldoon called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. Downtown Parking and Mobility Management Plan Implementation Schedule. Paul Anthony made staff comment related to a schedule for the implementation of the Downtown Parking and Mobility Management Plan. Discussion was held on an option one of considering paid parking after short-term items first and option two of considering paid parking first. Public comment was given by Wes Gardner, Jim Waldrop, and Mo Murphy. No action was taken on this item. Adjourn. A motion was made by Jonathan Schechter and seconded by Hailey Morton Levinson to adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel matters in accordance with Wyoming Statute 16-4-405(a)(ii)(x). The vote showed 4-0 in favor with Jim Stanford absent. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:06 P.M. minutes:spb Publish: 08/28/19 TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS - UNAPPROVED AUGUST 19, 2019 JACKSON, WYOMING The Jackson Town Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall located at 150 East Pearl at 6:03 P.M. Upon roll call the following were found to be present: MAYOR: Pete Muldoon. COUNCIL: Hailey Morton Levinson, Jim Stanford, Arne Jorgensen, and Jonathan Schechter. STAFF: Larry Pardee, Roxanne Robinson, Tyler Sinclair, Lea Colasuonno, Todd Smith, Paul Anthony, Floren Poliseo, Johnny Ziem, Brian Lenz, Carl Pelletier, Stacy Stoker, and Sandy Birdyshaw. Public Comment. Colby Cox made comment on behalf of Roadhouse Brewing Company’s request to lift some of the conditions of approval on the microbrewery permit issued to Get Funky, LLC. Senator Mike Gierau made comment on the Roadhouse Brewing Company’s request. Consent Calendar. A motion was made by Hailey Morton Levinson and seconded by Arne Jorgensen to approve the consent calendar including items A-K as presented with the following motions. A. Meeting Minutes. To approve the meeting minutes as presented for the August 5, 2019 regular meeting. B. Disbursements. To approve the disbursements as presented. Anderson, Jason $11,325.00; Uhl, Angie $829.13; Teton County Circuit Court $135.00; Ace Equipment & Supply $845.00; Ace Hardware $503.13; Acm Wyoming Llc $268.03; Airgas Usa, Llc $246.08; Amazon Capital Services $84.04; American Striping Company $5,900.50; Animal Care Clinic Of Jackson $1,695.24; Antler Motel, Inc. $195.00; Architectural Building Supply $63.96; Bison Lumber $141.85; Blair, Ashley $592.30; Blue Spruce Cleaners,Inc $555.21; Bmv Llc $59.53; Bristol, James $295.00; Carquest Auto Parts Inc. $75.87; Chlorinators Incorporated $4,101.00; City Of Driggs $1,602.64; Clauss, C. David $19.42; Climb Wyoming $2,500.00; Commerical Tire-Id Falls $1,465.92; Control System Technology, Inc. $250.00; Core & Main Lp $40,806.23; Cummins Rocky Mountain Llc $892.86; D & R Drywall, Llc $476.42; Dana Safety Supply, Inc $811.30; Dero Bike Racks $4,526.70; Division Of Victim Services $490.00; Dpc Industries, Inc. $2,077.28; E.R. Office Express $1,341.87; Elite Parts $626.35; Emerg + A + Care $251.00; Energy Laboratories Inc. $1,994.00; Eriks North America, Inc $196.57; Evans Construction Inc $234.99; Fire Services Of Idaho $225.00; Flat Creek Wid $12,000.00; Fortress Home Improvements Llc $1,140.00; Freedom Mailing Service Inc. $1,808.68; Friends Of Pathways $7,816.00; Galls Inc. $408.05; Gillig Llc $6,055.44; HD Fowler Company $2,064.40; High Country Linen $3,363.60; Hirst Applegate, Llp $19,299.65; Idaho Traffic Safety, Inc. $4,436.29; Intellichoice, Inc $11,970.00; Interstate Battery $130.95; Jackson Curbside Inc. $2,175.00; Jackson Hole News & Guide $747.39; Jackson Lumber Inc $509.65; Jackson Towing Partners $900.00; Jelly Donut, Llc $270.00; JH Appliance $242.01; Jorgensen Associates, Pc $306,154.77; Kellerstrass Enterprises, Inc $66,705.28; Kenworth Sales Company Dept #1 $83.52; Kilmer’s BG Distributing $1,026.00; Lepco $9,542.42; Local Gov’t Liability Pool $458.45; Long Building Technologies Inc. $742.65; Lovett Contracting Llc $7,000.00; Lower Valley Energy Inc $30,876.07; Miller Sanitation $8,554.00; Mountain Electrical $513.33; Msc Industrial Supply Co $579.17; Napa Auto Parts Inc. $2,427.48; Nature’s Garden & Property Services $1,571.00; Niner, Richard T $12,000.00; Northworks $1,443.75; One 22, Inc. $30.00; Ops Strategies $585.00; O’Ryan Cleaners $75.20; Partsmaster $537.88; Platt $22.23; Premier Truck- Salt Lake City $1,381.01; Ranch Inn $105.00; Red’s Auto Glass, Inc. $913.93; Rees, David $100.00; Rendezvous Engineering, P.C. $1,715.10; Respond First Aid Systems $158.44; Rjm Precision Instruments, Llc $7,200.00; Ron’s Towing $615.00; Ross Concrete Const Llc $1,808.10; Sauer, Caleb $100.00; Schmillen, Scott $1,187.50; Schow’s Truck Center $537.20; Sherwin-Williams Co. $477.00; Silver Creek Supply $17.06; Smith Power Products,Inc. $114.94; Smith, Gregory J $155.00; Snake River Mep Complete, Inc $12,084.00; Snake River Roasting $198.65; St John’s Hospital $595.00; Stanford, James $73.36; Strata Leadership, Llc $3,250.00; Sunrise Environmental $183.93; Superior Tire & Rubber Corp $313.00; Symbolarts, Llc $717.75; Teton County Public Health $82.00; Teton County Sheriff-Dispatch $14,846.06; Teton County Sheriff’s-Jail $1,512.00; Teton County Transfer Station $513.00; Teton Motors Inc $23,588.00; Teton Tools Llc $536.45; Teton Trash Removal, Inc. $45.50; Teuscher, Cory $100.00; Thyssen Krupp Elevator Corp. $297.86; Timberline Concrete $668.00; Trefonas Law, P.C. $206.40; Usa Blue Book $734.93; Vfc Controls $1,974.25; Visa $20,256.50; Wamco Lab, Inc. $650.00; Weller Truck Parts $3,368.98; West Coast Code Consultants $1,304.37; Westbank Sanitation $49.02; Western States Equip Company $1,791.03; Westwood Curtis $291,676.10; White Glove Cleaning, Inc. $1,333.13; Wrench It Plumbing & Heating Inc $2,360.22; Wyoming Financial Insurance, Inc $18.00; Yellow Iron Excavation, Llc $1,014.00; Young Truck & Trailer $185.80.

C. Municipal Court Report for July 2019. To accept the July 2019 Municipal Court Report into the record as presented. D. Special Event: Wildy Creative Installation on the Town Square. To approve the special event request made by the Wildly Creative Jackson Hole for the Wildly Creative Pop-Up Artists on Town Square subject to the conditions and restrictions listed in the staff report. E. Special Event: Fall Arts Festival. To approve the special event application made by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce for the Fall Arts Festival, subject to the conditions and restrictions listed in the staff report. F. Special Event: Farmer’s Market Supplemental Request. To approve the supplemental application made by Jackson Hole Farmers Market on the Town Square to serve beer at the Community Fall Festival special event, subject to the conditions and restrictions listed in the staff report. G. Temporary Sign Permit: Laff Staff (P19-195). To approve the temporary banners in conjunction with Laff Staff subject to three (3) conditions of approval. H. Temporary Sign Permit: Fall Arts Festival (P19-196). To approve the temporary banners in conjunction with Fall Arts Festival subject to three (3) conditions of approval. I. Temporary Sign Permit: CLIMB Training (P19-190). To approve the temporary banners in conjunction with the CLIMB Wyoming subject to three (3) conditions of approval. J. Hillside Regulations Scope of Work and Contract Approval. To approve Simon Associates LLC as consultant to complete the services described in the consultant’s proposal and the prepared contract within the timeline of the scope of work at a fee not to exceed $53,095.00. K. Reappointment of Board of Examiners Members. To reappoint Damon Wilson, Gregory Buchko, Jade Beus, and Mike Mielke to the Board of Examiners for two-year terms going through July 2021. Mayor Muldoon called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. Karns Meadow Environmental Analysis (EA). Steve Ashworth made staff comment that over the the last three to five years the Town has seen increased pressure for development and/or resource management of Karns Meadow. As a result, a comprehensive Environmental Assessment (EA) was performed. The EA determines what the impact of improvements would be and provides potential mitigation for impacts of the improvement. The EA recommended that a comprehensive resource management and site development plan be prepared. Tyler Sinclair made staff comment. Public comment was made by Jason Snider of the Jackson Hole Land Trust. A motion was made by Hailey Morton Levinson and seconded by Jonathan Schechter to accept the Karns Meadow Environmental Analysis (EA) dated May 28, 2019, direct staff to submit the EA to the Town of Jackson Planning Department, and to direct staff to initiate the planning and drafting of a Comprehensive Resource Management and Site Development Plan for tracts 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7 to be submitted for a Conditional Use Permit by January of 2020. Mayor Muldoon called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. Item P19-170: Final Plat at 170 Redmond Street. A motion was made by Hailey Morton Levinson and seconded by Jim Stanford to continue this item to the Town Council meeting scheduled for October 21, 2019. Mayor Muldoon called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. Ordinances. A motion was made by Jim Stanford and seconded by Hailey Morton Levinson to read ordinances in the short tile Mayor Muldoon called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. Ordinance G: An Ordinance Amending and Reenacting the Town of Jackson Official Zoning Map to change zoning at 135 E Broadway to Downtown Core. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 2 OF TOWN OF JACKSON ORDINANCE NO. 1074 (PART) AND AMENDING THE TOWN OF JACKSON OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP TO CHANGE A PORTION OF THE CURRENT ZONING DESIGNATION OF 1.38 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 135 EAST BROADWAY AVENUE AND CURRENTLY ZONED URBAN COMMERCIAL (UC) TO DOWNTOWN CORE (DC) (P19105); AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF JACKSON, WYOMING, IN REGULAR SESSION DULY ASSEMBLED THAT A motion was made by Hailey Morton Levinson and seconded by Jonathan Schechter to approve G at second reading. Mayor Muldoon called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. Ordinance H: An Ordinance Amending and Reenacting the Town of Jackson Official Zoning Map to change zoning at 175 E Broadway Avenue to Downtown Core. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 2 OF TOWN OF JACKSON ORDINANCE NO. 1074 (PART) AND AMENDING THE TOWN OF JACKSON OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP TO CHANGE A PORTION OF THE CURRENT ZONING DESIGNATION OF 0.46 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 175 EAST BROADWAY AVENUE AND CURRENTLY ZONED URBAN COMMERCIAL (UC) TO DOWNTOWN CORE (DC) (P19107); AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF JACKSON, WYOMING, IN REGULAR SESSION DULY ASSEMBLED THAT: A motion was made by Hailey Morton Levinson and seconded by Jim Stanford to approve Ordinance H at second reading. Mayor Muldoon called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. Ordinance I: An Ordinance Amending and Reenacting the Town of Jackson Official Zoning Map to change zoning at 105 E Broadway Avenue to Downtown Core. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 2 OF TOWN OF JACKSON ORDINANCE NO. 1074 (PART) AND AMENDING THE TOWN OF JACKSON OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP TO CHANGE THE CURRENT ZONING DESIGNATION OF 0.167 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 105 EAST BROADWAY AVENUE AND CURRENTLY ZONED URBAN COMMERCIAL (UC) TO DOWNTOWN CORE (DC) (P19-114); AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF JACKSON, WYOMING, IN REGULAR SESSION DULY ASSEMBLED THAT: A motion was made by Hailey Morton Levinson and seconded by Jonathan Schechter to approve Ordinance I at second reading. Mayor Muldoon called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried.

Ordinance J: An Ordinance Amending and Reenacting the Town of Jackson Municipal Code Title 16 Regarding Housing Rules & Regulations AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 1 OF TOWN OF JACKSON ORDINANCE NO. 1195 AND SECTION 16.10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF JACKSON REGARDING HOUSING RULES AND REGULATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF JACKSON, WYOMING, IN REGULAR SESSION DULY ASSEMBLED THAT: Stacy Stoker made staff comment. A motion was made by Hailey Morton Levinson and seconded by Arne Jorgensen to approve Ordinance J at first reading. Mayor Muldoon called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. Matters from Mayor and Council. Roadhouse Brewing. The Council discussed the request from Get Funky LLC regarding the conditions of approval on their microbrewery permit. Paul Anthony made staff comment on separating land use issues from the liquor license. Lea Colasuonno made staff comment. Colby Cox made comment. Planning Commission. Mayor Muldoon stated he would reappoint Anne Schuler and Abi Petri to the Planning Commission with the consent of the Council. A motion was made by Jonathan Schechter and seconded by Hailey Morton Levinson to consent to the Mayor’s appointments. Mayor Muldoon called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. Mountain and Resort Town Planners Summit. The Mayor commented on an invitation to attend a Mountain and Resort Town Planners Summit for Elected Officials in Lake Tahoe on October 16-19, 2019. A motion was made by Hailey Morton Levinson and seconded by Arne Jorgensen to approve travel for any council member wishing to attend the Mountain and Resort Town Planners Summit for Elected Officials in Lake Tahoe on October 16-19. Mayor Muldoon called for the vote. The vote showed 4-0 in favor with Schechter recused. The motion carried. Jim Stanford made comment from the Travel and Tourism Board meeting and the Parks and Recreation Board meeting. Arne Jorgensen provided an update from the Local Emergency Planning Council (LEPC). The Mayor made comment on the Housing Supply and START Board meetings. Town Manager’s Report. A motion was made by Hailey Morton Levinson and seconded by Jim Stanford to accept the Town Manager’s Report into the record. The Town Manager’s Report contained an update on the Lodging and Sales Tax. Mayor Muldoon called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. Adjourn. A motion was made by Hailey Morton Levinson and seconded by Jim Stanford to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Muldoon called for the vote. The vote showed all in favor and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. minutes:spb Publish: 08/28/19 • REQUEST FOR BIDS • LEGAL NOTICE “Online Auction for the Sale of Surplus Property” The Town of Jackson will be accepting bids on two surplus vehicles: Sewer Camera Van and Ice Resurfacer. Bidding starts at 8:00 am MST on August 28, 2019 and ends at 4:00 pm MST on September 18, 2019. All items are listed with pictures along with descriptions and can be viewed on www. govdeals.com/jacksonwy. Only online bids at this website will be accepted. All bidders must register with GovDeals.com to bid, registration is free. Bidders are subject to all payment and pick-up terms as detailed with the GovDeals website. All items are sold as is, where is. There are no warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to warranty for fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability. Interested bidders are encouraged to inspect before placing bids. The Town of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all bids Dated this day: August 21, 2019 ___________________________ Johnny Ziem Assistant PW Director Publish: 08/28, 09/04, 09/11/19 • PUBLIC HEARINGS • PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Jackson Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to amend Section 8.10 Duties and Responsibilities of the Town of Jackson Land Development Regulations (LDRs) to modify and update Section 8.10.1 Planning Director and to add the position of Community Development Director with related duties and responsibilities. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2019, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 150 East Pearl Avenue, Jackson, WY. For further information, please contact the Planning Dept. at 733-0440, Ext. 1303. [Item P19-187 Anthony] Publish: 08/28/19 PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Jackson Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request for approval of a Development Plan, specifically for a 7-Lot Subdivision for the property located at 115 Nelson Drive, legally known as PT NE1/4NE1/4 SEC 34, TWP 41, RNG 116 (Parcel 1). The hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2019, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 150 East Pearl Avenue, Jackson, WY. The application can be viewed online at: http://townofjackson.com/services/planning-building/permitsapps/current-applications/. For further information, please contact the Planning Dept. at 733-0440, Ext. 1305. [Item P19152 Valentine] Publish: 08/28/19 PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Jackson Town Council will hold a public hearing

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• Public Notices • to consider a request for approval of a Development Plan, specifically for a new 20-unit apartment building for the property located at 640 & 650 S Glenwood St, legally known as, Lot 4, BLK. 4, Karns 2nd Addition and Lots 5-6-7, BLK. 4, Karns-2.

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The hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2019, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 150 East Pearl Avenue, Jackson, WY. The application can be viewed online at: http://townofjackson.com/services/planning-building/permitsapps/current-applications/. For further information, please contact the Planning Dept. at 733-0440, Ext. 1305. [Item P19137, 138 Valentine] Publish: 08/28/19

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tution is 545 West Broadway, Jackson WY 83001. The name of the proposed organizer is First Republic Trust Company, a division of First Republic Bank, a California Corporation, and the initial proposed directors are Kelly Johnston, Sahil Desai, Michael J. Roffler, Patrick Trucco, and Olga Tsokova. The nature of the activities to be conducted by the proposed institution is to operate a State Chartered Public Trust Company and to carry on general trust business in Teton County, Wyoming. The date by which persons must file a motion with the State Banking Commissioner to be added as a party to the meeting or hearing is October 23, 2019. Any person wishing to submit written comments on the application to the State Banking Commissioner must do so by no later than October 28, 2019. Publish: 08/21, 08/28, 09/04/19

PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of an Application to Transfer Ownership of a Resort Liquor License Notice is hereby given that the applicant whose name is set forth below filed application to transfer the Ownership of a Resort Liquor License in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Jackson, Teton County, Wyoming. The date of filing, name of the said applicant, and description of the place or premises which the applicant desires to use are as follows: Date Filed: August 15, 2019 Applicant: ACP LJH 80 Scott Holdings LLC From Licensee: All Suite Development To Licensee: ACP LJH 80 Scott Holdings LLC d/b/a The Lodge at Jackson Hole Location: 80 Scott Lane Protest, if any there be, against the transfer of the above license will be heard at the hour of 6:00 pm or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, on the 3RD day of September 2019 before the Town Council of the Town of Jackson, Teton County, Wyoming, in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall at 150 East Pearl. Dated this August 15, 2019 S. Birdyshaw, Town Clerk Publish: 08/21, 08/28/19 Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Station 6 Back Up Generator Request for Proposal

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Jackson Hole Fire/EMS is requesting proposals for replacement of a Back Up Generator at Station 6 located at 2505 North Moose Wilson Road, Wilson, WY 83014.

The annual report of the Alan J. Hirschfield Family Foundation is available for inspection at 3490 Clubhouse Drive, Suite 101, Wilson, WY 83014 during normal business hours by any citizen who so requests within 180 days from today. Please call for an appointment. Berte E. Hirschfield is the Foundation’s principal manager. Telephone (307) 7337332. Publish: 08/28/19

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A pre-bid conference & Site walk through will be held at 2:00 PM on 09/04/2019, 2505 North Moose Wilson Road. Attendance is mandatory. RFP/RFQ packages may be obtained online at the Public Purchase website, http://www.publicpurchase.com. Vendors must complete the free registration on the Public Purchase site. Assistance with registration can be obtained by emailing facilities@tetoncountywy.gov. Proposals are to be submitted on that same website. Proposals will be due on or before 3:30 PM, September 18th, 2019 and opened upon release by Public Purchase immediately thereafter at the Teton County Jackson Hole Fire/EMS office at 40 East Pearl Avenue, Jackson, WY. Teton County reserves the right to reject all proposals and to waive informalities and irregularities in proposals. Questions are to be posted on the Public Purchase website. All questions and answers will be available to all bidders. Publish: 08/21, 08/28/19 LEGAL NOTICE BID: 20-06 FOUR AWD SUVs The Town of Jackson will be accepting sealed bids for the following equipment in a current model “AWD SUV”. Each bidder must furnish cash or surety bond per Wyoming Statutes, in the amount equal to (5%) five percent of the bid. Successful bidder’s bond will be retained until faithful performance has been satisfied. Bid should be submitted to the Town Clerk’s office no later than 3:00 PM Thursday, August 29, 2019. Bids will be opened and acknowledged at 3:05 PM, in the Council Chambers of the Jackson Town Hall. For detailed specifications, please contact Sandy Birdyshaw at 307-733-3932, or e-mail sbirdyshaw@jacksonwy.gov or Eric Hiltbrunner at 307733-3079. Dated this day: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Floren Poliseo, Public Works Director Publish: 08/21, 08/28/19

• CONTINUED PUBLICATIONS • 2002 Jeep Liberty VIN: WVWYH63B04E012282 Fees Due: $8,153.00 1999 Ford Explorer VIN: 1FMZU34X8XZA94666 Fees Due: $4,252.50 Auction Date is September 4, 2019. Auction is held at 1175 S. Highway 89, Jackson WY 83002. If you have any questions, please call 307-733-1960 and ask for Megan or Sheila. Publish: 08/21, 08/28/19 NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING OR HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the State of Wyoming, Department of Audit, Division of Banking accepted for filing the Application For Charter To Operate A State Trust Company to be known as First Republic Trust Company of Wyoming, LLC on July 31, 2019. The Wyoming State Banking Board has set a public meeting or hearing regarding the Application on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the Hathaway Building, 2300 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82002. The legal authority and jurisdiction under which the meeting or hearing is to be held is Wyoming Statute Sections 13-1-101 et. seq., 13-2207, 13-5-504, and if applicable 13-2-209, and Chapter 3 of the Rules and Regulations of the State Banking Board, under the jurisdiction of the State of Wyoming. The street address of the location of the principal place of business of the proposed insti-

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Publish: 08/14, 08/21, 08/28, 09/04/19 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF WYOMING IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF TETON NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT In Re. the Matter of the Estate of: David O. Korte, Deceased. Probate No.: __________ NOTICE OF PROBATE You are hereby notified that the Last Will and Testament of David O. Korte dated May 28, 2019, was filed with the abovenamed court. Any action to set aside the Will shall be filed in the Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to David O. Korte or to David O. Korte’s estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned in care of Geittmann Larson Swift LLP, PO Box 1226, Jackson, Wyoming 83001. Creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to file them in duplicate with the necessary vouchers in the Office of the Clerk of Court on or before three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice, with copies to undersigned counsel; and if such claims are not so filed, unless otherwise allowed or paid, they will be forever barred. DATED this June 24, 2019. Clay D. Geittmann, WYSB 6-3169 Geittmann Larson Swift LLP 155 East Pearl Avenue, Suite 200 PO Box 1226 Jackson, Wyoming 83001 (307) 733-5890 – voice Publish: 08/14, 08/21, 08/28/19

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Broncs kick off new campaign Football team looks for strong start after devastating 2018 finish. By Chance Q. Cook Before the 2018 football season became the turnaround year for the Jackson Broncs, it began with another heartbreaking loss. Driggs, Idaho’s Teton High School trailed in last year’s opener 20-6 heading into the fourth quarter. From

there Jackson fell flat, and Teton rallied for 22 unanswered points and a 28-20 win that moved Jackson’s multiseason losing streak to 16. After that Jackson rebounded and lost just one more game before its season ended in controversy in the 3A state football semifinals. But even though Jackson enters the 2019 campaign far from the team that tasted nothing but defeat for more than a year, Friday’s season opener against Teton will be a true hump to crest for the program certainly on the

ascension. An opening week win has evaded Jackson since 2014, when the Broncs downed Teton 52-27. Those following the Broncs this season had an opportunity to see the 2019 edition suit up at last Friday’s BroncBash, where Jackson finished off the season-opening celebration with an in-team scrimmage. Play lasted roughly half an hour, with the offense running its staple up-tempo, hurry-up playbook. It’s the closest Jackson will get to seeing live football

Teton at Jackson When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: William T. McIntosh Stadium Records: Jackson (0-0), Teton (0-0) Fact: Jackson’s last victory over Driggs, Idaho’s Teton High School came in 2014, when the Broncs rolled to a 52-27 opening win.

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Swim team moves up a level and presses on Broncs are competing at 4A a season after placing sixth at 3A state. By Chance Q. Cook What classification level Jackson athletes play at from one year to the next seems to change as quickly as a flip turn.

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It’s especially true for the Broncs girls swim squad, which moves to 4A this season after one year spent competing at the 3A level in 2018. The Broncs were sixth at the 3A state swim meet a year ago. Having the opportunity to move up on the leaderboard this year might have been a building block of the season had it not been for moving up to the 4A level. 4C 5C

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But that’s not on the mind of second-year head coach Colleen Rossetti. Her team isn’t getting hung up on which color swim caps will be taking the boards come state. “We weren’t under the impression we would be staying in 3A very long,” she said. “Returning to 4A is always a challenge in itself. Since we did step back last year, we’re not really sure what 4A schools look like

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yet. But we’ll step up to the challenge and compete.” The Broncs will return a slew of state qualifiers, but they will be without their leader, Andrea Zarate, who finished her high school career with four top five finishes at state a season ago. “She was a great swimmer; she was a pleasure to coach,” Rossetti

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Some One Fly advice: Does your fly float? M aintaining possession of the same fly for eight hours on a breezy, snag-filled river and during repeated presentations for it to be munched by molesting trout is a pure challenge. Try that all by yourself sometime and see how it goes. Chances are your fly doesn’t make it. In the 33 years since the early September Jackson Hole One Fly event first floated off on the Snake River, much has been gleaned about successful angler and fly longevity. To begin, not just any fly is suitable for this torture test. Cutthroat trout aren’t exactly piranhas at shredding artificial patterns. Yet repeated encounters with our fine spotted’s pointy jaw and vomer teeth take a toll on thread, tinsel, feather, hair and foam. After repeated catch-andrelease cutthroat experiences your fly may appear usable and then poof, one false cast later there’s little surrounding your hook.

Everyone profits Enterprising local fly peddlers have engineered how to wrap various foam, feather, hair and synthetic materials into tasty trout frauds that they label bombproof. Zap-A-Gap glue, Teflon thread, epoxy and Secret Service-tying tricks elevate these custom bugs to weapons-grade invincibles. Civilian anglers choke when hearing the price tags embraced by team captains and members for a guaranteed supply of One Fly treasures. The event raises money for trout-involved conservation and also for creative flybuilding entrepreneurs. Furthermore, to be One Fly-approved, all patterns must be tied upon “barbless hooks” which in the past meant quality fly hooks with even the micro barbs bent down. The emergence of specialty barbless competition hooks by Tiemco, Umpqua, Saber, Kona, Hanak, Firehole, outdates patterns tied on standard fly hooks.

Foam spoils floating Put simply, the majority of floating fly patterns anymore employ some aspect of foam material in their construction. To improve a fly’s floating potential usually requires an entire body of one or more layers of colored foam or at least a micro foam underbody below dubbing of a standard dry. The relentless buoyancy of these marvelous floating creations encourages the viral lazy angler trend of “power plop-casting.” Witnesses to the Snake’s daily boat parade are treated to endless examples of unsinkable foam flies (and inglorious strike indicators) gurgling back to

er material I’ve got is really tough” was the refrain I regularly received when suggesting a retie. Invariably I had to question, “Where is your fly?” more often than I ever wanted to.

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A Maxima leader is the gold standard for toughness when firing substantial dry or wet flies around during the Jackson Hole One Fly. Adding a loop knot to beefy Maxima or other thick-diameter leaders still allows a fly good action.

No single fly tackle regimen surthe surface after being pounded 3 inches underwater on every down- passes the growing capacity of the latest leader materials. For exward cast. That terminal situation creates a ample, reported strengths of some growth boom in casters that cannot 3X (0.008-inch diameter) have inhope to allow a Parachute Adams, creased from a once paltry 3-pound Pale Morning Dun or Kaufmann test to nearly 10-pound-test in the Stimulator fly pattern to land deli- period of my memory. Abrasion recately and float properly. Regard- sistance and knot strength of the less of how well they’re constructed, newer polymers are nothing short standard flies can’t survive this lat- of amazing. And neither are prices of those materials. Pairest foam-pounding tactic. ing compatible leader tipIt’s tragic that, after pet diameter, length and forking over meaningknots to specific fly patful sums for custom seterns are all factors that cret flies, most end users require careful attention. of pricey bugs never test One Fly morning sees their treasures for balcontestants slapping on ance, visibility and floatbrand-new one-piece 7 ability before competition 1/2- or 9-foot leaders and morning. attaching their secret patThe cumulative One tern, with a favorite knot. Fly boating and guiding Paul Bruun Leaders and fly lines both talent assembled on the need water immersion Snake and South Fork is substantial. Yet those men and before they begin to work properly. women are not magicians who can Adding an untested fly to a brandhelp their charges cast, see and new leader is chancy, especially when manipulate fly patterns of which the user is unfamiliar with any part neither may be that familiar. Even of that duo. the best-tied dry flies refuse to float regardless of gallon-applications of Watch the knots Better to attach a new leader a Aquel, Gink or Fly-Agra. What’s worse is that a slight im- day or so earlier and test a variety of balance may prevent an untested secret flies to insure proper tippet fit contest fly from landing or riding and fishing compatibility. properly. And despite the flytier’s The biggest One Fly blunders conpromises and reputation, a new user sistently involve leader knots and unfamiliar with even the finest pedi- lackadaisical users not cutting back greed fly pattern lacks inner confi- and retying flies after every hour or dence that accompany flies of proven so of rigorous casting. Experts and personal track records. novices alike will continue to be vicConfidence is the most important timized by this error. lure or fly in every tackle box or vest. “Don’t worry, Paul, this new lead-

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FISHING REPORT WEEK OF AUGUST 28 Anglers in the valley are having success with a variety of set ups working on almost every section of the Snake River. A recent flow increase from the Jackson lake Dam on August 16th shows the current reading at 2530 CFS. Peak time to take advantage of the best topwater conditions are usually midmorning to early afternoon. Water temperatures and time of day are focus points to consider as they become more important in increasing chances of productive days during this summer.

Top water patterns we like are: PMD’s Purple Chubbies, Yellow Humpies, Moorish Hopper, Parachute Ant, Evan’s Baby Foam, CDC Honey Ant. Nymphing options include: Lightning bugs, Pheasant Tail Soft Hackles, ICU’s, Pat’s Rubber Legs. For those who love to throw Streamers we like: Mojo Minnow, Adult damsel, JJ Specials, Kraft’s Kreelux, L’l Kim, Double Bunny. Happy Fishing!

By the time of the year that the One Fly arrives, everybody who has been fishing over the summer usually has decided on their favorite leader materials and tippets for specific-sized flies. Realistically, for most floating flies of size 10 and smaller a sturdy 3X leader with careful attention to retying is doable. Larger foam flies and streamers may earn 1X and 2X, depending on bulk and weight. Long ago I discovered that my float fishing clients benefited from extradiameter leader insurance achieved by incorporating a good loop knot. Looping 3X to small dries rather than 4X, still allowed them to float and swing naturally on the water but successfully permitted yanking them from adjacent brush. Using the same technique allowed beefy tippets to support large foam flies and bulky streamers. All that was well and good until I apparently retied a bad loop in a Red Berrett’s Mutant Stone for Jerry Rankin and his fly disappeared right after lunch. Loop knots take care and patience and work especially well in solid monofilament material like Maxima. This German leader is the gold standard for larger patterns and especially with lead. It’s double tough. Another memorable leader situation happened when Stephen Vletas joined me in the Snake River Canyon for an early One Fly trip. “I’ve got our Westbank Anglers traditional Lime Trude or I tied a Muddler Minnow that I know you like down here,” Stephen began. He felt the Muddler would probably stand up to canyon rocks and billowing whitewater we’d see. In the end I gave him a Jay Buchner-tied size 8 Muddler that I brought, just in case. I shortened Stephen’s 9-foot, 2X leader substantially, and we fished hard for an hour with little to show. Something was wrong, and it wasn’t the angler’s fault. I added about 18 inches of 2X tippet, and suddenly cutthroat wouldn’t leave the Muddler alone. I’d trimmed the leader too short for the fly to swim properly. A final One Fly day suggestion that pays big dividends for many friends and clients is that whenever the fly isn’t being cast, it should be firmly clenched in its angler’s hand. It’s hard to lose a fly when it’s safely in your fist. Paul Bruun writes every other week on his adventures and misadventures in the great outdoors. Contact him at columnists@jhnewsandguide.com.

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Brower leads bareback ahead of rodeo finals Year-end champions to be decided this weekend. By Chance Q. Cook Somehow summer is already giving way to fall, which means school is quickly returning and Friday nights will belong to football. It also means the Jackson Hole Rodeo is quickly approaching the close of the show, with this week’s three rodeos serving as the final stage after a long season that began in May. For the cowboys and cowgirls who have been at the Teton County Fairgrounds for the better part of three nights a week all summer, it means there’s very little time to make moves toward winning the season-end saddle for each event. This week has been on the mind of 15-year-old Jaspur Brower since he arrived in Jackson for the rodeo a few months back. Where most cowboys limit themselves to one roughstock event, maybe two, the Big Piney cowboy has been climbing on bucking horses and bucking bulls almost nightly in an effort to rack up points. “This season I was going for the high point and the bareback saddle,” he said Saturday night. “So that’s why I’ve kind of got the mindset of doing all three so I could just rack up more points. And right now it’s sitting way good for me.” Brower was fourth in bull riding on Saturday, earning 79 points on the back of Modelo. He returned a short time later in bareback, his

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Rope and Shane Piquet compete in team roping during Saturday’s Jackson Hole Rodeo at the Teton County Fairgrounds.

staple event, claiming the win with a 75-point ride on Salty Sally. He chose not to tackle saddle bronc, after Friday night’s rodeo likely left him with a concussion. For him, limiting himself to two rides was taking it easy. “It makes me mad when I get bucked off, so I’m just going to have a good night tonight and try my hardest,” he said. “Doing all three events is pretty fun, but I just think of it as another rodeo. I’m here to do my best on the best stuff. Learn more, maybe

get some money.” So far this summer he has certainly gotten some money, and he’s enough ahead in the bareback points total that he’s assured the saddle this weekend. He’s earned $2,383 in his bareback rides alone, and tallied 136 points. KC Gibson sits second with 68 points. The high point is Jackson’s version of the all-around title. Jackson crowns its champions based on points accrued as opposed to total earnings, so the points Brower has picked up in his other two events could go a long way in securing

the high point title come Saturday. Before he can celebrate he has to hold up physically and mentally through the final week. But when he does envision himself adding the bareback saddle to his barn, he flashes a big smile. “It’s going to feel awesome,” he said. “Last year was my first year as a bareback rider, and I always had the mindset that I’m going to try to spur enough to win the saddle. “So I always wanted to be right there, and I like to go with the goals I set.” Friday and Saturday will serve as the true Jackson Hole Rodeo finals, with some extra incentive thrown in. Along with the doubling up of points earned for each event through the weekend, the final two days of the rodeo will crown its own champion as part of the “Yeti Finals,” where the best cowboy from those two rodeos in each event will take home a Yeti cooler for a prize. “It’s a big deal where it’s all winding down to these last three rodeos,” rodeo operator Phil Wilson said. “We’ve been blessed with a lot of contestants, especially in our roughstock.” While each champion will take the saddle, the battle for second place won’t be without an award. The reserve champions in each event will take a buckle for their efforts through the summer. The rodeo brass will double check season points once the dust settles on Saturday, Wilson said, and then hand out its year-end awards at the annual banquet on Sept. 10. Contact Chance Q. Cook at 732-7065, sports@jhnewsandguide.com.

Jackson Hole Rodeo standings (Competitor, points, earnings) Bull riding Brody Hasenack, 75, $1,414.70 Tipton Wilson, 63.5, $2,410.15 Riley Barg, 63, $1,894.15 Buskin Wilson, 56.5, $1,682.37 Levi Wilson, 45.5, $1,073.77 Jace Brower, 42, $868.60 Mini bull riding Callaway Wilson, 109, $656.40 Bear Emlyn, 30, $231 JM Samon, 27, $80 West Schroeder, 19, $123 Griffin Dunn, 19, $105 Saddle bronc Blaine Mathews, 108, $3,031.87 Sid Skiver, 80.5, $1,346.70 Cooper Cooke, 36, $645.09 Jerett Angell, 32, $415.74 Coy Newman, 30, $1,122 Logan Nunn, 30, $987.60 Bareback Jaspur Brower, 136, $2,383 KC Gibson, 68, $618 Cooper Cooke, 45, $696.34

JJ Hunsaker, 31, $483.40 Cody Gustafson, 17, $223.20 Riley Barg, 9, $148.80 Tie-down roping Clint Arave, 108.5, $1,300 Larry Wolf, 70, $150 Kolby Bradley, 68, $395 Nick Reynolds, 49, $390 Cody Burnside, 47.5, $542.50 Parker Rowe, 38, $60 Chad Espenschied, 37, $340 Breakaway Ronda Skinner, 105, $525 Hailey Hardeman, 87, $940 Taylor Nichols, 77, $755 Tayler Holmes, 48, $586 Gracie Hardeman, 46, $437 Austin Arave, 37, $457.50 Open header Kolby Bradley, 124, $2,682.40 Rhett Nichols, 106, $1,372.80 Matt Loose, 104, $1,401.60 Billy Gransden, 84, $1,684.20 Shane Sims, 77, $1,656.00 Bodee Wilson, 50, $249.60

Arye Espenschied, 47, $691.20 Scott Putnam, 47, $364.80 Open heeler Mike Stevie, 127, $2,308.40 Nick Nichols, 110, $1,814.40 Wes Miller, 104, $2,534.40 Charlie Putnam, 84, $537.60 Chad Espenschied, 79, $1,334.40 Jade Espenschied, 74, $1,521.60 Jason Wheeldon, 50, $249.60 No. 10 heeler Kevin Smith, 183, $2,751.09 Sadee Kriekemeier, 97, $1,098.02 Jamie Putnam, 77.5, $472.42 Kade Williams, 72, $980.95 Bodee Wilson, 67, $646.30 Scott Putnam, 66, $928.05 Cael Espenschied, 48, $476.10 Billy Gransden, 46, $910.80 No. 8 header Bob Bing, 147, $1,575.93 Gibby Roberts, 138, $1,344.78 Trina Wheeldon, 119, $1,265.40 Kara Lindsey, 76, $691.20 Bodee Wilson, 62, $385.56

Jamie Putnam ,57, $747.00 Jim Walter, 53, $565.20 Britt Ross, 51, $336.60 Parker Rowe, 42, $539.28 No. 8 heeler Chris McGhee, 167, $1,369.80 John Hintz, 126, $1,092.96 Jahrod Little, 110, $1,103.40 Earl Higgins, 100, $1,092.78 Barry Kreikemeier, 74, $650.70 Chance Stevie, 66, $829.08 Mitch Rowe, 60, $493.92 Sadee Kreikemeier 51, $511.20 Blaine Mathews 37, $386.10 1D Barrels Kodee Williams (Rosie), 125, $1,436.84 Kassidy Williams (Charlie), 88, $561.53 Jamie Putnam (Ebay), 75, $409.45 Taylor Nichols (Streaker), 61, $536.14 Sam Thoenig (Diesel), 31, $63.70 Taylor Nichols (French Toast), 27, $239.33 2D Barrels Jamie Putnam (Ebay), 84, $660.66 Annie Stevie(Tucson), 63, $542.88 Lisa Bontecou (Mr. Big), 45, $185.64

Allie Stevie (Monster), 41, $303.42 Hailey Loose (Rick), 44, $183.30 Hailey Hardeman (Tarzan), 38, $238.68 Sam Thoenig (Diesel), 34.5, $145.08 3D Barrels Sara Little (Friday), 127, $277.16 Dally Wilson (Poco), 122, $401.44 Trina Wheeldon (Fozzy), 82, $272.00 Nevada Putnan (Charlie), 43, $137.80 Shannon McChesney (Jessie Jane), 43, $36.40 Savanna Wackerman (Phoenix), 40, $58.24 4D Barrels Silena Wheeldon (Jax), 106, $32.76 Nevada Putnan (Charlie), 95, $385.71 Sam Thoenig (LaKota), 62, $101.01 Shannon McChesney, (Jessie Jane) 55, $184.47 Jamie Putnam (Cajun), 47, $44.46 Mindy McKay (Mitto Money), 45, $147.03 Kloe Nichols (Jet), 39, $191.49

DesLauriers to join Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Former freestyle ski champ lives in Jackson. Staff report A local is among the newest inductees in the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. Jackson Hole resident Kit DesLauriers will be inducted next March into the Hall of Fame alongside seven other skiing athletes and snow sport builders. The induction will take place in Sun Valley, Idaho. “Each member of the Hall of Fame’s class of 2019 has made a profound impact as an athlete or sport builder within their realm,” hall of fame Executive Director Justin Koski said in a news release. “We are excited to welcome them into our family of snowsport legends and present them with our sport’s highest honor.” DesLauriers is a freestyle skiing champion, but she is perhaps best

known for becoming the first person to climb and ski down the summits of the highest peaks on all seven continents, completing the venture in 2006. In 2013 she added to her lore by becoming the first female to ski mountaineer the Grand Teton solo. “Looking up at the Grand, at that beautiful Ford Couloir … it compels me,” she told Powder.com in 2013. “I want to know what it feels like to be up in it, turned around facing out and skiing.” Joining her in the 2019 class will be freestyle skiing legend Scott Brooksbank; Olympic Nordic medalist Johnny Spilane; co-founders of the National Brotherhood of Skiers Arthur Clay and Benjamin Finley; inventor of the Snurfer Sherman Poppen; ski filmmaker Greg Stump; and resort map artist Jim Niehues. The Hall of Fame induction will take place at the Sun Valley Resort on March 28. Details and tickets for the event will be available at SkiHall.com on Sept. 1.

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Ski mountaineer Kit DesLauriers will be inducted next year into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.

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Linking up three mountain bike favorites A fter a summer of putting a lot of miles on my mountain bike, I felt ready to embark on a longer adventure than usual, linking up some of Teton Pass’ most iconic trails for what I like to call “The Crazy Eight.” I began the ride at 8 a.m. to give plenty of time for mechanical errors and fatigue. Equipped with plenty of water and food, a friend and I took off from the Phillips trailhead on Fish Creek Road. From here we began our ascent of Phillips Ridge. Many who have never climbed the ridge scoff at the prospect of going up a trail they consider a downhill route; but the ridge maintains a mellow grade for its entirety and meanders up the hill in a way that makes it feel easier than climbing Ferrins despite the greater elevation gain. About 45 minutes in we took a break at a lookout with vistas north over Shooting Park Dunn-Morrison Star at Teton Village and beyond. We took leisurely breaks as we pedaled, saving our energy for what was to come. We continued on to the next lookout just after the section of Phillips Ridge I refer to as the “rock garden,” for no reason other than the trail navigates a scree field without feeling overly bumpy. After this lookout we continued up the ridge itself. This portion of trail, while it doesn’t gain much elevation, feels harder than the preceding section due to its bumpiness. At times it’s challenging to get a good cadence and stay in the saddle. Luckily, this was a short stretch on the trail as a whole. We broke again at the junction of Phillips Ridge and Snotel Trail before continuing out Phillips Ridge toward the Arrow Trail. This short, fast downhill section was a nice respite after an hour and a half of climbing. It felt good to get my weight off my bike seat and feel some wind on my soaked body. Cruising out the Arrow Trail felt a little bit like swimming upstream on a Saturday morning as the bulk of the traffic was heading the other way, but we welcomed the regular stops as an excuse to rest a bit before the next slog. Once out Arrow, we followed the Forest Service road out to Teton Pass and crossed the highway before dropping down to Phillips Connector — a short, singletrack trail next to Jimmy’s Mom that links over to Old Pass Road. Then came the hot, grueling climb up the paved Old Pass Road to the top of Teton Pass. We took a long break at the parking lot at the top, looking out over the valley and eating lunch before getting back on our bikes to ride out the Black Canyon Trail. After the short, punchy climb to the top of Mount Elly we finally had our first long descent, which felt well-earned after 3,500 feet of climbing. The top part of Blacks was characteristically dry, loose and rutted, so we kept our speed in check, particularly around the steep switchbacks. Once we got into the woods mid-

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J.R. Jenkins pedals across Phillips Ridge on Teton Pass.

way down the trail we were able to open up and cruise down the fast, technical downhill. The fun was over way too quickly before we turned left on the Crater Trail, which runs parallel to Old Pass Road to the south. The Crater Trail, though only 1.5 miles long, isn’t designed as a bike trail and it is steep and punchy. This was the most challenging section of the whole ride both mentally and physically, and we had to focus fixedly on the trail while going up a steeper pitch than we had thus far. We popped out on Old Pass Road once again, but instead of continuing our climb, we decided to hop in Crater Lake and cool off. The water was frigid and did the trick. I felt thoroughly refreshed until I had to put my sweaty bike clothes back on. From there we could see the light at the end of the tunnel, though. A short climb up Old Pass Road and we were back on Phillips Connector, heading the opposite direction this time toward Arrow Trail on the other side of the highway. The climb up Arrow, while much easier than the Crater Trail and Old Pass Road that we had just ascended, seemed never-ending to a point, then the last few hundred feet of climbing were interspersed with bursts of downhill to make things more enjoy-

The Crazy Eight Excursion: Mountain biking Phillips Ridge, Black Canyon, and Phillips Pass Distance: 30 miles; 5,800 feet Time Needed: 5-6 hours Convenience: Moderate

able. At the end of Arrow we stopped at the junction of Phillips Pass and Phillips Canyon with big grins on our faces. The hard part was over and it was all downhill (almost) from there. After hours of climbing I had to keep my wits about me to balance my bike on the technical downhill of Phillips Canyon. The first rocky section woke me up and I sped down toward the car, thinking about a hot meal and a beverage as I careened down the playful surface of Phillips Canyon. Park Dunn-Morrison is excited to get this ride out of the way for the season and check it off the list.

Trail Talk This is Trail Talk for the week starting Aug. 28. The News&Guide compiles reports on trail conditions from three major agencies that manage public lands in the area. Turn here to find out where to go, which trails are not recommended and what to consider when venturing into the backcountry. Officials recommend you always pack warm clothing, rain gear, extra food and water and emergency supplies in case circumstances cause you to be out longer than planned. Visitors should remember both national parks in the area require permits for any overnight stays in the backcountry.

Yellowstone National Park Water and fire watch: Don’t forget to approach streams carefully, many streams are too high and dangerous to cross. Consider weather conditions and double check if campfires are allowed before you light one. There are currently three active fires. The blaze in Pollux Peak and the Wyodaho Fire in the Bechler area have area closures, but no trail or campsite closures. The Brimstone Fire, which is east of the Southeast Arm of Yellowstone Lake has caused campsite 5E4 to close, but there are no trail closures. Bear management area: In order to reduce human-related impacts on

bears in high-density grizzly bear habitat the park has established several bear management areas that restrict or limit use of trails. There is a strong bear warning for campsite 1B1 and no off-trail travel on Bighorn Trail westbound to the pass. See the park’s website for further details and locations of closure areas.

Grand Teton National Park

Although the weather in the Tetons this past week has been sunny and dry, snow flurries on the summit of the Grand on Aug. 21 served as a reminder that changing conditions are on their way. Jenny Lake Ranger Station will close for the season after Sept. 2 to finish out the holiday weekend. Backcountry permits will be available only at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center and Colter Bay Visitor Center when that closure occurs. Currently, much of the snow along the Grand Traverse has melted away, and north-facing objectives are drying out. Until new storms arrive, climbers are going to the summit of the Grand without an ice ax or crampons. However, an ice ax is still warranted for the approach to the SW Couloir of the Middle Teton. Be mindful of any recent storms and low temperatures, which can create icy conditions. Specific trails: Most backcountry trails are clear and dry. With that being said, expect to cross some snow

and steep, loose, wet rock along Paintbrush Divide. Willow Flats area trails closure time frame has been extended until further notice. Area and temporary road closures affecting trail access: Pavement preservation continues on U.S. Highway 89/191/26 in the park. Motorists should anticipate delays of up to 30 minutes between Spread Creek and the southern boundary of the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway as crews finish fog sealing and road painting operations. Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. The final phase of emergency repairs related to the June 2017 washout of Gros Ventre Road has begun. Traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel. Delays will be limited to 15 minutes from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. No weekend work is scheduled at this time.

Bridger-Teton National Forest Now is definitely the time to grab summer for all it’s worth and get out on your public lands to explore our vast 800-mile trail network on the Jackson Ranger District. You can feel the fall change coming: Mornings are growing darker and colder, flowers are dying back, and there have been bits of yellows spotted in the aspen groves.

It’s the perfect time to go out for a big trail trip to a new spot. Trail crews have been out working on trails in the area to keep them open, passable and enjoyable for everyone to use. Here is a little bit of what has been going on in the trail work world: The U.S. Forest Service Jackson Trail Crew spent the past week with a Sierra Club volunteer group building a new footbridge over Clear Creek in the southern Gros Ventre Wilderness. The crew is also working on a turnpike on the Grizzly Lake Trail and a reroute on the Gros Ventre River Trail. The crew is now clearing trees and installing much-needed drainage on the Gunsight Pass Trail. The Friends of Pathways Youth Trail crew spent its final week of work clearing trees and drainage on the Big Rocks Trail, constructing a new turnpike on the Black Canyon Trail and repairing bridges on the Crater Trail. Several large reroutes were completed on the Big Munger Trail by local trail partner Crosscut Trails and Forestry and Dirt Bikers Invested in Riding Trails (D.I.R.T.). Dirt biking and electric bikes are allowed on this trail until Sept. 9, when the closure for wildlife begins. Now is a great time to check out this new trail, and please respect this important closure once it begins.

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Girls outgolf the field in first two meetings Boys golf team finishes third in its contests in Pinedale, Evanston. By Chance Q. Cook The Wyoming high school golf season cracked off last week, and if the Jackson Broncs girls’ results are any indication, they’ll be right in the thick of it come postseason. Jackson opened with tournament play in Pinedale, where the girls came away as the top team in the four-team field. The boys, paced by Ethan Holmes, finished third. The teams then traveled to Evanston, where the girls again came away as the top team, that time in a seven-team field. The boys again finished third, wrapping up the first week of a very quick season that crowns state champions at the end of September. “I learned that we’re really young, as far as the boys team,” head coach Ryan Allen said. “But I also feel like our best golf is ahead of us. Getting reps in is vital for the kids.” The girls side, which is only three-girls deep with sisters Vivian and Marena Herr out for the season while studying abroad, was a model of consistency last week, as they’ll have to be. Three players’ scores count toward the team total in girls golf. Without a fourth or fifth player to clean up, just one off day from one of the girls can sink the team. “The girls know it, every shot counts toward the team score, and so far so good,” Allen said. “They haven’t had an off day. They rose to the occasion. They believe in each other, they support each other, and we look for them to do well [this week] in Lander.” Jacqueline Neishabouri, an allstate player a year ago, paced the Broncs in both tournaments, claiming the individual medal. She shot a two-round 171 at Pinedale and followed with another 171 in Evanston.

Sara White was next, finishing second overall in both stops, and Martha Olson rounded out the Broncs scorers. With no other players to fill gaps, Allen said he’s hoping to almost break the game up for his three varsity players. “Three-hole goals, six-hole goals,” he said. “Break those rounds up so they’re not thinking about total scores. I think that helps.” The boys, meanwhile, were paced by freshman Mason Evans in Evanston, whose play across both tournaments was a positive note for Allen. Evans finished sixth overall in Evanston with a two-round score of 175. His second round was the secondbest of the day with an 81. In Pinedale, Ridge Kling and Zach Wiley led after day one with an 88 and 89, respectively. Both withdrew, however, for day 2, leaving varsity ros— Ryan Allen the ter wide open broncs head golf coach for the Broncs boys ahead of their trip to Lander later this week. “Mason has really stepped up, and he’s the only kid to have a guaranteed spot in Lander,” Allen said. The team will have an in-team qualifier for practice on Wednesday to determine which boys fill out the roster in Lander. “Mason gained some confidence in himself, and he learned he can compete at this level.” Most of the competition Jackson faced last week was 3A teams. The Broncs are a 4A squad now, and will be taking on other 4A teams once the postseason ensues. Low scores are a must. Before they get there, though, the next few weeks will be all about simply building each other up. “We’re trying to create a culture of being supportive of each other, but also to have a competitive environment,” Allen said. “The success of the team depends on everybody.” Jackson tees off in Lander on Thursday and Friday.

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Broncs swimming schedule Aug. 31 — @ Lander, 10 a.m. Sept. 6 — @ Sublette Dual (Pinedale), 4 p.m. Sept. 7 — @ Green River, 10 a.m. Sept. 13 — @ Cody Quad, 4 p.m. Sept. 14 — @ Powell Invite, 11 a.m. Sept. 20 — Jackson Invite, 4 p.m. Sept. 21 — Jackson Invite, 10 a.m. Sept. 27 — @ Casper, 4 p.m. Sept. 28 — @ Sheridan Invite, 10 a.m. Oct. 4 — @ Green River Invite, 2 p.m. Oct 5 — @ Green River Invite, 10 a.m. Oct. 11 — Black/Orange dual (Jackson), 3:30 p.m. Oct. 12 — @ Lander Scramble, 11 a.m. Oct. 18 — Pinedale/Kemmerer @ Jackson, 4 p.m. Oct. 25-26 — 4A West Conference @ Laramie, TBD Nov. 8-9 — 4A State @ Laramie, TBD

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said. “But our Jackson girls are definitely willing to step up into that leadership role.” In the pool, returning state qualifiers Kahlan Wilson, Sofia Nolan and KC Macleod are three athletes the Broncs will look to for leadership. From the diving board Jackson epitomizes depth, with three divers returning after all finishing in the top 12 at state last year. Olivia Roberts is the top returner, having taken third with 239.5 points at the state meet. She was 20.25 points back of the title. After her, Julia Mahood (10th) and Heather Budge (11th) round out the returning contingent of high-

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Returning state qualifier KC Macleod swims laps Monday during a Broncs swim practice at the Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center. The team’s season official starts Saturday in Lander.

level divers for Jackson. Those places don’t mean a whole lot as for how they’ll stack up at the 4A state meet this year. Still, Rossetti points to her program’s diving coach as a good sign those three can adapt and excel. “Our diving coach has over 40 years’ coaching experience at an upper level in Wyoming,” she said of Casey Boyle. “Because he coached at 4A for so long, he brings in that knowledge and pushes the girls not to strive for 3A qualification, but

also to be ready for the next level.” Rossetti is in just her second year at the helm of the program after three years as an assistant. Along with Boyle, longtime Jackson coach Jim Jenkins is on the coaching staff. The season won’t officially begin until the team travels to Lander on Saturday, but in the limited preseason laps the squad has gotten in so far, Rossetti is pleased with the fitness level of the 32 athletes she has on the roster. Whether the team will finish

higher than sixth at state this year, and how high top returners will place, that’s all still up in the air. But Rossetti likes their chances. “We want to represent ourselves, and Jackson, in a positive way,” she said. “Who knows. Maybe we’ll surprise the heck out of everyone and end up doing something in 4A maybe we didn’t expect.” Contact Chance Q. Cook at 7327065, sports@jhnewsandguide.com.

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The Broncs run a play during last week’s BroncBash, the closest thing they’ll get to live football before Friday’s season opener against Teton High School.

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before the opener. “It does really suck we don’t get a true scrimmage to clean this stuff up,” third-year head coach David Joyce said after the scrimmage. “I was trying to move fast. I was throwing most of everything in the playbook at them.” Just 11 days separate the Aug. 19 opening of the Broncs’ fall practices and Friday’s season opener. That small window every year is perhaps culpable for Jackson’s historic slow starts. That said, Joyce hopes the mistakes he saw during the BroncBash might be cleaned up come Friday. “If our quarterbacks miss some progressions we have some second receivers open, and they didn’t check to those secondary receivers,” he said. “So I’m glad that happened today. “Hopefully, next week they’ll read it, check to their second receiver or get the first receiver. I really wish we got to play another team before we play Teton, but it is what it is.” Teton will also be something of a proving ground for both of Jackson’s quarterbacks, who are still jockeying for the job of QB1. Senior Pearson Evans is the incumbent starter, while sophomore Sadler Smith is also in the hunt to be under center. Joyce said both will take snaps through the first two games of the season. “Both guys I completely trust in the game,” he said. “Last year Pearson Evans took us to the semifinals and made some great throws in that game. Conversely, Sadler Smith has had a great offseason. He’s a great athlete, and he’s a football junkie. Whoever is out there I completely trust to get us as far as we can go.” What isn’t up in the air is who will be carrying the load on the ground for the Broncs. Senior tailback Jeydon Cox returns this year following his all-state performance as a junior, when he was the 3A West Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 2,257 yards on the season. Cox saw limited action in Friday’s scrimmage, but when he was toting the ball his quick cuts and foot speed were evident. Ahead of the season opener, he’s confident. And looking forward to more carries, of course. “I feel good,” he said. “I’m ready to get going. Get the games going and start really running the ball.” The quick turnaround from first practice to first game is rough, but Cox doesn’t seem fazed. His only hope is that his team’s hurry-up offense gets the Teton defense reeling from the onset. “Their defense is pretty good,” he said. “They know how to get at the ball, get in your head, and they’re just pretty smart with what they’re

doing.” Friday will be the first time Cox takes the field in a real game since last year’s season ended in controversy. Jackson bowed out in the state semifinals to Torrington, when the Blazers were able to run six plays in the final 10.4 seconds to secure the 22-21 win, in what was undoubtedly due to a malfunctioning clock. Cox had 241 yards and a touchdown in that game. Ultimately, it wasn’t enough. “Just thinking about it right now, I’m getting goose bumps, it’s frustrating,” he said of that game. “But I think it’s got a fire in all our stomachs. We’re trying to get ready, get back in the state championship this year, and hopefully nothing bad happens again. “But yeah, we’re ready.”

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The ECONOMIC DASHBOARD JULY 1 TO JULY 31, 2019 A snapshot into the economy of our mountain town

VISITOR DATA

940,563 936,062 795,725

84.1% 66.5% 66.9%

775,785

JULY

2018

87.7%

37.3% 37.9%

79,273 75,712

2019

-2.51%

-0.48%

GTNP Visitation

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-4.49%

-2.6%

Visitor Center Visitation

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+2.3%

+1.6%

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Two month lag time in reporting Fiscal Year Begins in July

$393,562

17/18 18/19

$400,298

$6,460,155

2018 2019

$6,684,502

*Adjusted actuals based on actual collections.

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Teton County Lodging Tax Fiscal Year To Date

Business Licenses Issued

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FIRST QUARTER REAL ESTATE Reported Quarterly

2019

Includes commercial and residential

Sales

$590,521,429 284

$496,165,455

-15.9%

325

-11%

2018

$3,814,347

$3,768,127

Monthly Sales and Use Tax Distribution From WY.

Total Dollar Volume

VISITATION NUMBERS

18/19 19/20

$3,814,347

$3,768,127

Fiscal Year Begins in July

Year Over Year Data 1000000

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*1% Specific Purpose Sales and Use Tax was not collected from April 2017 - October 2017, causing the large increase year over year.

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Business

MARKET WATCH By Jonathan Schechter

Teton County - Total Taxable Sales

THE ENPLANEMENT COUNT AT JACKSON Hole Airport in July totaled 63,657, a hefty 12% increase over July 2018. July 2019’s total was the highest monthly enplanement count in the airport’s history. During the fiscal year ending in July, 437,121 people boarded a commercial flight at Jackson Hole Airport, 16% more than during the previous 12 months. That marked the busiest 12-month period in the airport’s history and is the 11th such record-setting month in the past 12. Between 2008 and 2018 the airport’s commercial enplanements increased a total of 26%. Year to date in 2019, they have increased 20%. Source: Jackson Hole Airport Max Chapman was named 2019 Business Person of the Year by the Teton Board of Realtors.

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Speakman, Chapman honored Realtors board names Realtor and Business Person of the Year. By Mark Huffman and Jennifer Dorsey Many of Jackson Hole’s hundreds of real estate agents never give a thought to or step foot in Star Valley, but for Patty Speakman it’s home. It’s also the home of her business, the place where the Thayne resident has carved out a thriving real estate career. Speakman, despite selling in an area 30 to 60 miles from Jackson, was named last week as the Realtor of the Year by the Teton Board of Realtors. The announcement came at a luncheon at which Snow King and Brooks Lake Lodge owner Max Chapman was named the board’s choice as Business Person of the Year. Speakman said she was “totally shocked” by being chosen: “It’s never an agent from down here,” she said. “We’re under the radar.” But while Star Valley is out of the way for many Jackson Realtors, it’s seen big growth in recent years, and Speakman has been in the middle of the growth and the buying spree. She had 97 sales last year on her own. 2019, with a newly formed team, she thinks will be another great year. “I formed a team, and when you add up all the team sales I think we’ve had more than 60 sales this year,” she said. The typical Star Valley home is likely to be in the $350,000 range when few Jackson sales are less than $1 million. “We do sell homes higher” than her usual range, Speakman said, but if you spend a million in Star Valley you get “a nice home, with more land, a beautiful home.” Many buyers come from California or Arizona or Texas, “a lot of people moving out of those places and moving this way,” she said. She estimated her customers are split about 50-50 between those who become year-round residents

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and those looking for a second home. Some arrive in Wyoming thinking about Jackson but end up downvalley. “They can get more for their money down here as opposed to up there,” she said. “Sometimes it’s sticker shock.” In other ways, Speakman said, the market from Alpine to Thayne, where she lives, is like the market in Jackson: “We’re definitely a strong, active market, very low on inventory and our prices are up, for sure.” Speakman grew up in Idaho and with her family was familiar with western Wyoming through rec visits. She became a Realtor in 2005 after a life being fascinated by houses and land, and, with her husband Ken, a photographer, publishing a realty and construction magazine. “I’ve always had a passion for real estate,” she said. “I love going into houses, loved working with contractors, so it was a natural fit.” Her team includes her husband, who handles photography and marketing, and Brandon and Jana Burnham and Trevor Ricks. She said the agents she works with mirror her own approach. “I looked for people who are peoplefriendly, hard-working and who can

build relationships,” she said. “It’s all about relationships.” Though she does most of her work in Star Valley, she has been active in Realtor affairs, including serving three years on the board of directors. The team is part of Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates, the Christie’s affiliate in the area. Other recent Realtor of the Year honorees have been Jeff Ward, Nancy Lee Clancy, Mercedes Huff and Jill Sassi-Neison. Nominations for Realtor of the Year, and Business Person of the Year can come from anybody in the community, said Kurt Harland, the 2019 president of the Teton Board of Realtors and an associate broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Brokers of Jackson Hole Real Estate. A committee of real estate agents, including Harland, as well as Carma Miller, the board’s executive officer, perused the nominations and picked the winners. Chapman, the board’s selection as Business Person of the Year, owns several Jackson Hole business enterprises, most significantly Snow King Mountain Resort, which is embroiled in a long approval process as it plans significant improvements to what’s known as the Town Hill. “This guy has gone way above and beyond in ways that many business people in this community have not,” Harland said Monday. “He loves the Town Hill and he loves Jackson.” Harland shared his prepared introductory remarks about Chapman from the luncheon: “Our recipient has been involved with a variety of businesses in Jackson Hole for over 20 years, including Brooks Lake Lodge, Snow King Resort, Togwotee Mountain Lodge and a variety of properties in the town of Jackson. These businesses have employed hundreds of individuals over the years and have contributed to the rich diversity of business in Jackson Hole. “Our recipient’s involvement See Realtors on 11C

Teton County - Total Taxable Sales

JULY, RECREATIONAL VISITS TO GRAND Teton National Park totaled 775,788, down 3% from July 2018. During the fiscal year ending in July, 3,449,098 people paid a recreational visit to Teton park, 1% percent more than the number who visited during the previous 12 months. Year to date, the park’s recreational visitation count is down 2%. Between 2008 and 2018, Teton park’s visitation increased 40%, a compounded annual rate of 3.4%. Source: Grand Teton National Park Teton County - Total Retail Sales

RECREATIONAL VISITS TO YELLOWSTONE National Park in July totaled 936,062, essentially the same as in July 2018. During the fiscal year ending in July, 4,087,420 people paid a recreational visit to Yellowstone, down 1% from the previous 12 months. Year to date, Yellowstone’s recreational visitation count is down 1%. Between 2008 and 2018 its visitation increased 32%, a compounded annual rate of 2.8%. Source: Yellowstone National Park

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Now your dog can be as artsy as your hat Jackson artist and entrepreneur has grown from hats to shirts, sunglass Croakies, dog collars. By Kelsey Dayton

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Artist and entrepreneur Abby Paffrath poses with Quill. Paffrath’s new spring/summer line features 12 new hat designs and eight new solar shirts, as well as belts, dog collars and leashes, and sunglass straps.

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It all started with a couple of hats about seven years ago. Jackson artist Abby Paffrath put her artwork on a few hats and sold them at the art fair. It turned out people wanted her art but didn’t have the cash or space for a big painting. She sold out. Paffrath has always believed in making art accessible, so she made a few more hats. Today she has sold thousands, and twice a year she releases 12 limited-edition designs through her company Art 4 All. She’s designed hats for REI and Simms. This year she released her first line of solar shirts, which provide sun protection and also feature her art, and partnered with Croakies, a company born in Jackson, to create art for dog collars, leashes and sunglass Croakies. People had asked for shirts for years, but Paffrath didn’t want to put her art on just any T-shirt. She wanted a high-quality fabric to show off her designs. She sold out the first shipment within a week and immediately ordered more. She’ll likely continue the shirt line, and she’s also working on a line of small bags. The goal is to find ways for everybody to wear her art, she said. Art isn’t meant to be contained behind glass or hanging in a quiet corner of a gallery, she said. “I want to see it out in the world,” Paffrath said. Paffrath was born in Breckenridge, Colorado. She was a kid always covered in paint. She attended the University of Montana, where she earned a degree in fine arts, and also, in 2001, studied abroad in Bali, Indonesia. It was there she learned batik, a wax-resistant dye technique used on fabric. It creates a piece of art that doesn’t look like a painting

or drawing, but something unique, she said. Batik and its fluid process mesmerized Paffrath. “The wax and the dye do things I could never have thought of,” she said. “They do their own thing.” Paffrath went on to earn a master’s degree in art education from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. Then, 13 years ago, she came to Jackson for a summer to play in a mountain town and never left. Paffrath’s primary medium for her art is still batik. Most of her hats begin as a batik painting that she then photographs and sends to the hat manufacturer. She selects every detail that goes into a hat, from deciding which image goes on which hat style to the color of thread and fabric. Paffrath finds inspiration in Jackson for her designs. The hats reflect the mountain lifestyle she loves, in particular fishing and skiing — although she’s added in a few “coastal designs” in honor of her husband, who she calls a “surfer boy from Florida.” Paffrath releases new designs twice a year to reflect the seasons, both in the subject matter, but also the materials. Her fall and winter line often features corduroy and wool hates, while the summer has more breathable and light fabrics. She orders only 600 of each hat, making each design limited edition. “It’s a small town,” she said. “You don’t want to see everyone wearing your same hat.” That’s created a demand that once had one of her hats, with a popular retired design, selling for $600 on eBay. And her hats have spread far beyond Jackson. When she travels, Paffrath loves spotting people wearing her hats. It’s an amazing thing to see her art out in the world, she said. She never tells people wearing her hats that she is the artist who designed it, but she might walk by and say “cool hat.” Contact Kelsey Dayton via jennifer@jhnewsandguide. com or 732-5908.

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boardwalk shuffle DMOS drums up $147K for Delta Shovel

Ranch brokers make Wall Street Journal

With another successful Kickstarter campaign under its belt, DMOS Collective will begin shipping its new Delta shovel to backers in the early fall. The Jackson company founded by Susan Pieper said the crowdfunding effort reached its $30,000 goal in 45 minutes. By the time the campaign ended three weeks later, 683 backers had pledged just over $147,000. The Delta shovel is the seventh in the DMOS line, and the Kickstarter campaign was the company’s third. The three crowdfunding forays have raised more than $375,000 total, it said The Delta is the first DMOS shovel that targets “the 4X4 and survival markets,” the company said in a press release. The Delta extends to a full-size length of 51 inches and collapses to portable proportions. With a foldable threeposition head it can be used as a hoe and an entrenching tool as well as a shovel. “The Delta Shovel is a powerfully versatile tool that’s perfect for any rig headed into the backcountry.” DMOS shovels are made in Oregon. DMOS will be shipping the Delta to specialty retailers and selling it direct on its website. — Staff report

Many more real estate agents wear cowboy hats than actually ever sit atop a horse, but two from Jackson who do get in some riding were mentioned in a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Richard Lewis and Chopper Grassell are part of the team at Live Jackson Hole Real Estate, and make Western ranches the focus of their business. That made them interesting to Journal reporter Candace Taylor, who included them in her article “Meet The Brokers Who Wrangle Luxury Ranch Sales.” Grassell said a call from Taylor, who they don’t know, came out of the blue because she had heard “we were significant ranch brokers.” Grassell said he and Lewis “love what we do,” which includes the opportunity to not only bring together buyers and sellers but also concentrate on a part of the Old West and the culture that goes with it. Lewis told the Journal that buyers turned “cautious” after the 2008 crash, and became much more interested in the income a potential ranch buy might bring them, and not just in the romance of a wide-open-skies kind of Western lifestyle. The business, though, remains steady, Grassell told the News&Guide: “When housing is hot, ranch sales are OK; when housing is OK, ranch sales are OK; when housing is slow ranches are OK,” he said. “The pendulum doesn’t swing quite as hard as in the residential market.” Concentrating also makes them experts of special value to the buyers and sellers they represent: “We do what we do every day, which is buy and sell ranches,” Grassell said. One prominent piece of property that Live Jackson Hole Real Estate hopes to sell is the Silver Creek Ranch, 4,638 acres near Boulder that is listed at $12.9 million. — Mark Huffman

Women entrepreneurs up for award

One by one the Wyoming Council for Women’s Issues is sharing the names of women nominated for its 2019 Entrepreneur Award, and several of the nominees revealed so far are from the Jackson Hole area. One is Kris Shean, owner of Jackson’s Haagen-Dazs ice cream shop and chairwoman of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Jennifer Nelson-Hawks, owner of Simply Health, a holistic wellness center in Smith’s Plaza, is the second Jackson nominee who’s been announced. Another contender is from Alpine. Barb Worthen owns

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in sustaining and enhancing the operations of Snow King Mountain over the past five years have ensured that our Town Hill continues to operate both winter and summer, serving our local population and our visitors. Through substantial investment he has helped revitalize the aging resort and position it for a vibrant future as more improvements are made in coming years.” Chapman has served on the boards of the Grand Teton National Park Foundation, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the National Forest Foundation. Most recently, working with the Jackson Hole Land Trust, Chapman played a vital role in preserving historic buildings on the Cafe Genevieve block. “Max held that whole block for 10 years,” said Laurie Andrews, executive director of the Land Trust. “ I think that with him holding that block he really

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DMOS Collective’s new Delta shovel will start shipping in the early fall to people who backed the company’s recent Kickstarter campaign. The crowdfunding effort raised $147,000.

Raven Lunatix, which sells art, rocks, geology, pottery and home decor items. To see who else is nominated in the coming weeks, check out the council’s Facebook page. — Staff report

showed that he cared about community character. ... and he really showed up and worked with us and gave us the opportunity as a community to make a difference and show that we really wanted to save the block in a certain way. And he was really a partner with us on that.” Chapman said Tuesday that he learned shortly before the Teton Board of Realtors lunch that he was to be honored. “It’s a nice recognition that maybe you’ve done something good for the community,” he said. “I certainly have a nice feeling about it.” He was surprised to learn he’d been selected. One reason, he said, “is I’ve received so much criticism about Snow King, where people seem to really want to run me out of town ... when I’m trying to do something for Snow King.” In the past 15 years, Chapman said, he’s put a lot of time and effort into his ventures here, which include Brooks Lake Lodge and commercial properties in town.

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Earlier in his career he was mainly on the East Coast working in investment banking. Among other roles he held top executive positions at Kidder, Peabody & Co. and Nomura Securities. He’s been coming to Jackson for 40 years and, as is the case with many, initially came for the mountains. “I had spent a large part of the 1970s going to Europe and mountain climbing,” he said. “I’ve climbed most of the mountains in Europe.” Eventually friends and family started telling him, “Max, there are mountains in America,” he said, and an Exum guide suggested he come to the Tetons. So around 1979 or 1980, Chapman and his 12-year-old son, also Max, climbed the Grand. Since then tackling the Tetons’ highest peak has become a family tradition: Chapman’s grandson Max reached the summit when he was 12, and his daughter Eloise did it two years ago when she was 12. This summer she climbed Moran. “I continue to hike, but I’m not much

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of a climber anymore,” Chapman said. Skiing has also been a big part of the family’s activities. “I lived in New York for many years,” Chapman said. “We’d go up to Vermont and New Hampshire to ski. Then we said, ‘Let’s go to Wyoming to ski.’ That added to the mountain climbing and gave us a focal point to travel.” He bought a small condo at Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis, “and five or six years later the opportunity came to purchase the Bar B Bar Ranch,” he said. “I really had a reason to come to Jackson on a regular basis.” Recent past recipients of the Business Person of the Year award include Bill Baxter, the owner of The Wort Hotel and The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar; Lee Gardner, owner of Lee’s Tees; and Jerry Blann, who at the time was president of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Contact Mark Huffman at 732-5907 or mark@jhnewsandguide.com.

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is hiring full time Cashiers & Deli Clerks. Apply in person at 5 S Main St. in Victor or call Derek 208-787-2230

Thai Me Up Restaurant Full-time Ski pass benefits, competitive pay. Stop by the restaurant or email j.lacourse@ melvinbrewing.com

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Masons Needed Brick, block and stone masons for cut stone job now and block job next in Jackson. Wages based on experience. (307) 413-4608 petersen2@live.com Fax: (866) 511-8133

Hungry Jack's in Wilson is hiring full and part-time clerks. Must be available evenings and weekends. Apply in person or email hjstevefralin@gmail.com

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seeks detail oriented cleaning help. Must speak English and have own transportation. Benefits included. Wage DOE $18-19/hr 307-733-3844

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Medical Receptionist Full time front desk receptionist position for busy women's medical practice. Experience preferred, but not required. Bilingual a plus. Must be able to multitask and enjoy working with patients. Computer skills necessary. main@jhwccwy.com

Journeyman Plumber Energy 1 is seeking a FT Master and Journeyman Plumbers to join our team. We offer health/dental/vision insurance, PTO, 401K, LT disability & excellent pay. To apply, send resume & qualifications to hr@energy-1.net

seeking Courteous & Professional Movers. Must speak fluent English and have a valid drivers license. Please call 307-739-8553.

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Call Steve at 307-413-3077 Year-round positions. FT & PT. Shifts from 7-3pm & 3-11pm including weekends. A valid driver’s license & background check is required. Email your resume: tgreenlee@tetonclub.com

help need in our Experience helpful but will train the right person. On sight housing possible. Stop by the Jackson Hole Lodge 420 west Broadway

Established plumbing company is hiring year round PLUMBING JOURNEYMAN / APRENTICE positions. Experience: 2 years minimum. Competitive wages DOE, paid vacation and holidays, health insurance, year end bonus after probationary period. (307) 690-0256

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HVAC & Hydronic Service Technician Energy 1 is seeking a FT, yrround service technician for join our team! 1-2 years experience required. We offer health/ dental/vision insurance, PTO, 401K, LT disability and excellent pay. Send resume & qualifications to hr@energy-1.net

THE UPS STORE Seeking full & part time retail associates (Jackson & Wilson stores). Retail and/or print production experience a plus but not required. Must be comfortable with customer interaction. (307) 733-7057 anna@legacywyo.com

AUTO REPAIR TECHNICIAN Teton Valley Auto Repair in Victor, Idaho is looking for full time, Auto Technician, Must have ASE Certification, Great Pay with benefits. Call 208 787 2874 or stop in at 7696 Lupine Lane, Victor. tvarjosh@gmail.com Fax: (208) 787-2869

Lawn/Tree Technicians Immediate openings for Lawn and Tree technicians. Up to $25/hour DOE. To apply email your resume to holly@greenturf.org, drop by our office at 3510 South Park Dr and pick up an application, or call 739-8633 for more information.

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Class A or B CDL. Will train right candidate. We offer paid holidays, vacation, insurance, and an excellent retirement. Stop by 1205 Gregory Lane or call 733-5644

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(Jackson & Wilson) Full-time, year round. Excellent pay, health insurance, ski pass.

Seeking a candidate to support the interior design team. Responsibilities include ordering specifications, preparation of project presentations, and general support to design activities. Email info@snakeriverinteriors. com to apply.

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SEND RESUMES: jdozier@newporthotelgroup.com APPLY TODAY: 7710 Granite Loop Rd Teton Village Benefits: opportunity for pay increase after 90 days and 1 year, paid time off after 6 months, FREE Start Bus Pass, FREE meal per shift, employee referral incentive, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) and much more!

Seeking a personable individual to provide customer service for the Women, Infants, & Children program. Responsibilities include coordinating client visits, answering inquiries, and assisting the WIC Clinic Supervisor as needed. Position is part-time, 24 hours per week, and benefited. Fluent in English and Spanish preferred. Housing allowance for Teton County Residents.

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Still in search of that special person. You know the one that arrives with a smile, eager and happy to be alive... If you are that person, please apply for one of our following positions. We want you to join our team!

Spring Creek Ranch is currently looking for Full-time Team Members to fill the following positions:

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Please call 733-5474 JHCR is looking for a detail-oriented accountant/ bookkeeper. Microsoft Office and prior accounting experience required. Sage 50C experience a plus. Need to be organized and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Full – time, year-round position offers an excellent benefits package. Please send resume to jobs@jhcr.com. Labor Position Teton Trash is hiring for a labor position. No experience required. Responsible for helping drivers empty residential and commercial garbage. Some heavy lifting involved. Starting $17 per hour. Guaranteed 32 hours per week. Email tetontrash@aol.com with inquiries or stop by our office at 1010 S Park Lp #3 (307) 7336840

JHCR is looking for a dynamic individual to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies and initiatives. Prior experience with agency coordination, management and leadership are required. Ski/Travel Industry experience a plus. Need to be organized and able to establish and maintain relationships with key strategic partners. Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@jhcr.com.

Established, local property management company seeks a full-time, year-round individual for a Candidates must have great employee management skills, refined customer communication skills, strong organizational skills, be a team player, and be able to lift 50+ lbs. Full time, year round. Please send your info and resume to resumes@apexjackson.com.

DRIVER / YARD HELP NEEDED AT BISON LUMBER! TIRED OF WORKING NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS? BISON LUMBER, IS LOOKING TO ADD ANOTHER MEMBER TO ITS TEAM. ATTENTION TO DETAIL, CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS AND A POSITIVE, CAN-DO ATTITUDE IS ESSENTIAL. THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION.

Teton Pines Country Club has the following team positions available:

Excellent pay and benefits! Please send your resume to lynn@tetonpines.com or stop by the front desk at the Clubhouse for an employment application.

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Ready to build for you a beautiful home on half acre in Alpine, WY Move in ready by next spring!! Call for details... Wind River Construction 307-367-4793

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Backcountry Safaris is now hiring wildlife tour guides and outdoor enthusiasts to work in our adventure center. Wildlife tour guides must have a biological or environmental degree with wildlife experience in the Rocky Mountain region. Clean driving record required. Please send resume to info@backcountrysafarisjh.com.

Looking for full time, year round employee to become a part of our OB/GYN & Family Care Medical Practice. Competitive pay. Resumes & references accepted at: whfcjackson@gmail.com Atten: Tulsa

Seeking FT/YR

Send resumé to fire@pizzeriacaldera. com or drop by.

Guest Services wanted at the Flat Creek Inn Some weekends a must, no experience required. Organized. Attention to detail, People friendly. Reliable. Hourly based on experience. EOE. Will work with your availability. 1935 N Hwy 89 Jackson or email: agm@flatcreekinn.com. Great opportunity! Bonuses available after 90 days 307-733-5276

Social Media and Graphic Design Specialist: Local public affairs firm with statewide reach seeks full-time associate with strong design, digital and writing skills to assist with local and statewide initiatives. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media Management and Microsoft office required. Experience with website maintenance and copywriting a plus. Must be a selfstarter and able to work independently. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume to jackson holepr@gmail.com.

Join our Amangani team! We are currently accepting resumes for the following departments:

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Visit for complete job descriptions and application information. Teton Science Schools is an equal opportunity employer with a tobacco-free workplace. Successful applicants will be required to pass a background and driving check.

to do landscape maintenance and construction, tree pruning and removals. Irrigation knowledge helpful. Must be at least 18, willing to spray chemicals, able to drive a stick shift. Must have clean driving record and job references. Four 10-hour-day work week in summer.

is looking for a to join our team long term. Experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right person. Applicant must be a team player and take pride in their work. JHC offers a fun work environment and performance based advancement. Benefits include a Simple IRA, Supplemental Insurance, paid holidays, and paid vacation after a probationary period. Must be fluent in English. Pay DOE.

Pearl St. Market is a locally-owned & operated full service grocery store and deli located just off the Town Square in downtown Jackson. Benefits include: Competitive Health Insurance plans & wages, friendly team environment, 30% store discount, discounted ski passes, bus passes. Please call 307-733-1300 and/or email resumes to msouther@aspensmarketjh.com

Jackson Hole Real Estate and Property Management is looking for Full Time and Part time Housekeepers Looking for reliable, year-round candidates who have own transportation. English speaking preferred. Will train if no experience. Competitive pay. Call Rodica at (307) 733.9280

Please email your contact info and general experience to craig@jacksonholecontracting.com to set up an interview.

Front Desk Associate Looking for a personable, reliable individual to join our team. Must possess excellent phone & computer skills, be able to multi-task, and provide a positive first point of contact to our patients.

Full Time Dinner Staff Needed at Persephone West Bank

Full Time. Competitive compensation package. Send resume to: maryjo@gvog.net | Attn: Mary Jo

The ideal candidate would be proficient in Excel, Power Point, CAD/SketchUp. Must be a self-motivator and have prior experience with client relations. Willing to training the right person. Design experience is a plus.

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Escrow Assistant Seeking a team player with exceptional customer service and communication skills to join our escrow team. Experience in the title, real estate, or banking industry is preferred but willing to train. Must be able to work in a fast paced office; efficiently meet deadlines; strong attention to detail and accuracy; and has a friendly personality. Competitive pay and excellent benefits package Email resume: ttafoya@jhtitle.com

Police Officer, Jackson WY, Salary Range $54,144 - $78,445 DOQ, full benefits. Qualifications: US citizen, 21 yrs old, valid driver’s license. Up to $350/month Spanish fluency stipend. $3000 Signing bonus. Rental housing provided with reduced rent for first year, take home car program. Testing Sept 23 and 24.

Organic Cafe and Juicery is seeking positive people to join our team! All applicants must be available to work Weekends. Great pay and healthy benefits! Please apply in person or via email to jessica@hbcafeandjuicery.com

For a complete job description and to apply, visit: www.jacksonwy.gov/jobs

needed for Teton Eye Clinic in Jackson Hole. We are looking for an energetic, detail oriented, customer service driven personality to join our amazing Practice. We are a growing Ophthalmology practice that is in need of an Optician and Patient Representative that will be cross trained in multiple areas. We are willing to train the right candidate that is looking for a challenging and rewarding career. We have competitive pay within the field, and benefits (401K, MED, DEN, LIF, DIS, PTO). We look forward for the right candidate to join our team.

Please email resume to tpettit@utaheyecenters.com

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Escrow Officer Seeking a team player with excellent communication skills to join our team. Must have two years Escrow experience with solid knowledge of closing process. Attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, and a strong ability and interest for building solid local community relationships is required. Must be able to handle the pressure of a fast paced office with a friendly, can-do demeanor. Competitive pay and benefits package.

Become a Library Assistant. Assist patrons with their library accounts, process fines, check materials in and out in a fast-paced environment. Two years customer service or general office experience required. Spanish speaking a plus. Position is full-time, Tuesday-Saturday and offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes 100% paid health, vision and dental insurance; retirement benefits; and paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. Hiring range is $16.79 - $17.64/hour. To apply, visit: www.tetoncountywy.gov/jobs

Email Resume: ttafoya@jhtitle.com

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Join us at the historic Wort Hotel and Silver Dollar Bar & Grill. Be part of a great team while enjoying a competitive hourly wage and employee discounts. Currently recruiting for: PT PM GRILL COOK, EXPERIENCE PREFERRED PT NIGHT AUDITOR Please send resumes to hr@worthotel.com or stop by to fill out an application.

Full-time, seasonal Searching for a candidate with experience in maintenance, construction, or related field. This position is hands-on, and work is performed both indoors and outdoors. • Routine maintenance, repair, and custodial tasks to buildings, grass/planted areas, arenas, stalls, restrooms, and parking lot areas. • Regularly prepare and clean arenas, and grounds for community use, special events, and seasonal snow removal. • Assist in preparation of various events, and the annual County Fair. To apply, visit: www.tetoncountwy.gov/jobs. Teton County is an equal opportunity employer Criminal background check required

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HELP WANTED Ski Pass and winter hours negotiable. Commercial construction company looking for ENTRY and MIDLEVEL CARPENTERS.

Architect or Intern-Architect sought for local firm. REVIT skills required. Rendering skills, familiarity with other software programs, and LEED accreditations desirable. Salary based on experience. Please send cover letter, resume and portfolio. (307) 7336867, architects@wardblake.com

Full Time/Year Round Paper Peddler with room to grow! We are looking for a Full Time person who loves problem solving, people and the smell of pencil shavings! Drop off your resume at the shop or email cassie@paperandgrace.com Do it NOW! (please)

Seeking a tech savvy individual with a strong background in troubleshooting, customer service, and handling critical IT hardware and software requests. Full-time with competitive pay, healthcare & retirement benefits. Call 307.739.7537 for info. APPLY ONLINE www.tetonhospital.org/careers SJMC is an EEO/drug free employer.

Expect overtime during offseason (April, May, October, November, December). Other periods, expect 4-day work weeks. Majority of winter time work will be performed indoors. Unique opportunity with growing company. Driver's license required wfwyoming@gmail.com

Lead Carpenter VH Builders is looking for 2 lead framing carpenters to join our team. We pride ourselves on quality construction, attention to detail, and a relaxed work atmosphere. Inquire about our lead carpenter benefits and our winter powder clause. Email rob@vhbuilders.com

SUDA Izakaya is a locally-owned & operated Japanese restaurant, located off the Town Square in downtown Jackson. SUDA embodies our love for Japanese cuisine, specifically the Izakaya atmosphere, an interactive, lively Japanese style bistro offering small plates and shareable dishes.

Now Hiring Previous restaurant experience required Please send resume to hr@sudajh.com

Currently Hiring a Friendly and Knowledgeable Person for The Following Part Time Positions:

Benefits include: Competitive Health Insurance plans & wages, friendly team environment, discounted ski & bus passes, employee discount at all companyowned businesses (SUDA, Sudachi, Aspens Market, Pearl St Market, Westside Wine & Spirits).

Must Be Available Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Come join a tight knit, fun loving, and professional team. We are seeking someone with excellent customer service skills and general knowledge of hardware, farm, and ranch products. Position involves operating POS system, inside sales, and answering telephones. Must Be Available on Saturday and Sunday. Store is located on 1220 Meadowlark Ln.

Public Engagement Specialist - Jackson, WY $68,322 - $98,987 DOQ. Responsible for directing community engagement efforts related to community wide impact issues and opportunities, critical thinking, long range strategic planning, and progressive approaches to addressing and solving issues in alignment with the comprehensive plan and other adopted action plans. Master’s Degree in Communication, Marketing or other discipline, 5 years governmental public engagement, public/ private sector communication, public information or other discipline. Rental housing available. For a complete job description and to apply, visit: www.jacksonwy.gov/jobs

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Do you want a meaningful job that makes a difference in the lives of people with disabilities?

Jackson, WY. Fall - $19.25/hour, Winter - $20.25/ hour. Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit (START) Bus is hiring qualified transit operators for 40 hrs/ week starting November 1, 2019 through April 12, 2020. Fill in/part time shifts also available. Primary duty is the operation of a bus in order to transport and assist the general public along a fixed route. WY Class B CDL w/air brake & PASS. Ski Pass benefits + up to $1000 signing/season bonus. Rental housing provided.

PT/FT shifts available. FT jobs come with full benefits: health, vision, dental insurance. Vacation, sick leave, 401K. Please call or email for more information: Carolyn Worth 733-7637 cworth@ces-usa.com

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If you love babies and are passionate about their healthy development, then this is the job for you! Ideal candidates love children and have experience working with infants. They have always chosen jobs that enabled them to work with kids. They have a killer work ethic, oodles of energy and patience, and a fabulous sense of humor. They crave meaningful and rewarding work. They long to surround themselves with like-minded colleagues who are committed to providing an engaging environment for the children in our care. They are honored to be instrumental in laying a strong foundation of positive early experiences with the babies. They are creative, outside-the-box thinkers. Playful but disciplined. Fun-loving but level-headed. Honest. Kind-hearted. Collaborative team-players. They are folks who want a career without being stuck in a stuffy office or retail shop. Full benefits offered, including health, vision, and dental insurance and paid time off. 4-day work weeks provided. Call to find out more. 733-6580 or send a resume to shawn@sweetpeasbabies.com

Housekeepers are an essential part of our Patient Care Team. Join Us! Professional attitude, desire to help others, and commitment to quality patient care are a must. Full time with increased starting pay, night and weekend bonus, START bus pass, ski pass discount, onsite gym, health insurance, and retirement benefits. Los housekeeper son una parte esencial de nuestro equipo de atención al paciente. ¡Únete a nosotros! La actitud profesional, el deseo de ayudar a los demás y el compromiso con la calidad del cuidado del paciente son indispensables. Tiempo completo con aumento de la paga inicial, bonos nocturnos y de fin de semana, pase de autobús START, descuento para pases de esquí, gimnasio en el lugar, seguro de salud y beneficios de jubilación. Call 307.739.7534 for info. Llame al 307.739.7435 para información. APPLY ONLINE: tetonhospital.org/careers SJMC is an EEO/drug free employer.

Want a job with flexible hours and days? Teton County School District #1 is looking for substitute teachers. You can work 1-5 days depending on job availability. We are hosting a Substitute Teacher Open House on THURSDAY, August 29th between 1 & 3 PM *Choose 1 information session to attend: 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, or 2:30 at TCSD#1 Administrative Offices at 1235 Gregory Lane We will guide you through the process of becoming a substitute. Contact Human Resources, 1235 Gregory Lane, P.O. Box 568, Jackson, Wyoming 83001 Phone (307)7332704, email hschon@tcsd.org TCSD #1 is an EOE

Attention Teton Area Single Moms! In Climb Wyoming’s FREE job training program, placing you in a higher paying career to give you and your kids a better future is our priority. We work with moms in Teton, Sublette and Lincoln counties. Commuters welcome! Our next free program starts soon so CALL CHRISTY TODAY at 307-733-4088! Learn more at climbready.org or find us on Facebook.

Do you want to work at a fun restaurant with great co-workers and delicious craft beer? Snake River Brewing is looking for hard working and fun loving individuals to join our team at the brewpub. We are hiring:

Please apply in person or send your resume to brewpub@snakeriverbrewing.com

Office Manager Rendezvous Insurance is looking for an office manager. We are a high paced environment and looking for a dependable office manager to assist with day to day operations of our business. Insurance experience would be nice but not required. Competitive pay and benefits package offered. Flexible and fun team to work with. Please send resumes to office@rend ezvousinsurance.com (307) 200-0464

Full Time Legal Assistant position available at Robert P. Schuster, P.C. Comprehensive experience in Microsoft Office, document preparation, document formatting, and correspondence required. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401K, and paid vacation days. Previous legal experience preferred but not necessary. Please send your resume to virginia@bobschuster. com.

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HELP WANTED Grand Teton Brewing is looking for a Warehouse Manager to oversee all aspects of building and shipping orders. Must have strong attention to detail, problem solving abilities, effective communication skills,and be a team player. Fork Lift and Microsoft Excel experience preferred. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits offered. Please call 208-538-0068, email laura@grandtetonbrewing .com or stop by our pub for an application.

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Bressler Insulation, in beautiful Jackson Hole, has immediate full time, year-round openings. Looking for responsible and dependable team players who enjoy being compensated for their hard work. Must have your own transportation. Benefits include: competitive pay with fast raises for go-getters, health, AFLAC and dental insurance as well as paid vacation. Overtime options available. Bressler Insulation, keeping Western Wyoming Comfortable Since 1978. Contact Ken 307-733-5312 Ken@bresslerinsulation.com

Front Desk Clerk Our two local nation wide timeshare properties needs a Front desk clerk who will serve as the face to our business and guests. We are seeking a friendly individual that who genuinely enjoys being around people and can manage multiple tasks at once. The ideal candidate must have previous customer service skills and understand the importance of responding quickly to our guests needs and complaints. If you have hospitality experience we definitely want to talk to you. How ever we are willing to train the right applicant. Send your resume to Henri.Rios@vriresorts.co m

JOIN OUR FAMILY: assistant Manager (incl. paid vacation, paid insurance, 10 day ski pass) sous Chef (benefits same as Asst Mgr) Servers • Bartenders • Butcher Lead Line Cooks • Server Assistant Catering Chefs Additional Benefits: year-round employment, health insurance, 401k employer matched, F&B and ski pass discounts, wine/beer/food education classes, monthly cultural outings, network of 350+ employees Email justin@jhfinedining.com or stop by the FDRG office (260 W Broadway, Suite B).

The bank is seeking detail and customer oriented individuals to join our amazing team. Primary responsibilities include performing a variety of transactions both in person and by phone while providing quality customer service. Position requires cash handling and consistent daily balancing of a cash drawer. Primary responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service and assisting all customers with their financial needs by demonstrating a high level of professionalism, courtesy, and thorough knowledge of company products and services. Bank of Jackson Hole offers competitive wages and a generous benefits package.

Bank of Jackson Hole is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender

Growing Jackson law firm seeks Administrative Assistant. Interested candidates should have excellent grammar and typing skills, along with the ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure. Responsibilities include greeting clients, scheduling, phone reception and assisting five busy attorneys with a variety of administrative tasks. This position is full-time with excellent benefits after 90 days. If interested please email a cover letter, résumé and list of professional references to Human Resources Manager, Hannah Greene, at hgreene@lrw-law.com.

C-V Ranch Residential Treatment Facility Residential Program Mentor Build Supportive Relationships + Engage Youth Structured Recreation + Teach Social Skills Life Coach + Make a Difference

Is hiring for $22.49/hr or $24.81/hr 12 hr work days 3/4 day weekends 20 year Retirement Full Medical Benefits Visit www.tetonsheriff.org for Job Announcements Testing Dates Applications

Now interviewing for a limited number of professional chauffeurs, National Parks Tour Guides and CDL drivers for the premier executive transportation company in Jackson Hole, WY

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(Training Provided) Hiring Bonus – Must be 25+ years old – Clean 3-5 year Motor Vehicle Record – Drug & Background Testing – EEO Employer Send resume to Tyson Williams, tysonw@driverprovider.com or call 480-440-5583 for same day interview

Ridgeline Log & Timber Now accepting applications for the following positions - craftsman apprentice - log craftsman - timber framer - sawmill operator/ sawyer - CDL driver Personal integrity, strong work ethic, and a desire to learn are the only requirements. Training with top pay and benefits offered for the right candidates. Interested in being a part of this team? Please call 307-733-8007 or email info@ridgelinelogt imber.com for full job description and application instructions.

3.75 Day Workweek + Health Insurance & Dental Vision + Retirement + Monthly Housing Allowance + Life Insurance + Short Term Housing Part-Time Kitchen Assistant What can you bring to the table?? Cook + Mentor + Educate Hard Work + Team Work + Creativity Flexible Schedule & Diverse Working Environment Bring your creativity and willingness to work with students grades K-12. Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Drug Screening/Valid Driver’s License/ Clean Driving Record/Must Pass Background Check Drug & Alcohol Free Campus Visit www.boces5.org for more info or call 307.733.8210x127

Full Time/Year Round Positions Join the award winning team at Jackson Whole Grocer! Apply online at: jacksonwholegrocer.com Best Grocery Store Best Health Food Online Shopper/Customer Service Marketing Assistant Cashier - PT (Fri, Sat, Sun) Bene ts include: in-store discount, medical, dental, & vision, life insurance, short & long term disability, 401k, paid time o , & really awesome team! PM Dishwasher Salad Bar Clerk - AM/PM Shifts Available

Seeking an individual with 5 years’ experience in the principles and practices of the construction/ building industry and reading and interpreting building plans and technical specification. • Reviews all plans and specifications for residential and commercial projects to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal laws and regulations. • Initiates pre-construction conferences with contractors and/or developers and associated staff members. Teton County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package which includes health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement benefits; paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

Hiring Range is $30.15 - $31.67 per hour. To apply, visit: www.tetoncountywy.gov/jobs Teton County is an equal opportunity employer Criminal background check required

Free Gym Access, Shift Meal, and Bus Pass; Discounts at our Spas and Spur; Discounted Rates at Noble House Hotels & Resorts; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401K*; $300 Employee Referral Program* Banquet Manager Engineer Front Desk Supervisor Night Auditor Front Desk Agent Housekeeping Supervisor Public Area Attendant IT Support Specialist Reservations Agent

Banquet Supervisor Banquet Server Concierge Bell Attendant Housekeeping Inspector Cook II Spa Coordinator Massage Therapist Esthetician Spur Server Spur Food Runner

Let’s chat today about your summer plans! Or apply online via the Careers page at www.tetonlodge.com EOE/M/F/H *Restrictions apply

16C - JACKSON HOLE NEWS&GUIDE, Wednesday, August 28, 2019

HELP WANTED

This clinic supervisor position operates Women, Infants, & Children programs in Jackson, Marbleton, and Pinedale, WY. This is a part-time, 24 hours per week, benefited position. Looking for someone with a 4-year degree in Nutrition or BSN. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. Housing allowance for Teton County residents. For job details visit: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming Open until filled. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

HELP WANTED

Operations MIS Manager Retail Retail Channel Director Stio, a mountain apparel company in Jackson Hole, WY, is actively seeking outdoor-loving, driven, entrepreneurial individuals to join its rapidly growing business. Benefits for full-time employees include health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, 401K, ski pass discounts, “powder-clause” days, and unlimited paid vacation after two years. Interested in joining our team & working the dream? We are currently reviewing applications for the following positions: Please visit Stio.com/careers/ for details and to apply.

The Rusty Parrot Lodge is a top rated, award winning Small Luxury Hotel. Work with talented teammates providing a top-notch experience to a discerning and pleasant clientele. Professional, comfortable work environment.

HELP WANTED

We are looking for positive minded individuals who like to have fun and explore possibilities. If you possess a strong work ethic, and believe hospitality is a team working together to make things happen, we want to talk with you about building an unbeatable culture and successful future.

We pay top dollar for talent and offer adventure privileges and discounts, generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, short and long term disability, as well as an opportunity for you to take advantage of incredible worldwide Benchmark Hospitality travel benefits.

Competitive wage and benefits including paid time off, health insurance, shift meals, restaurant and spa discounts, ski pass benefits, steady full-time year-round employment. (Passenger and Baggage Screener)

The Jackson Hole Airport is looking for Transportation Security Officers to join our team. This is a year-round, full-time career opportunity. Work with a strong, cohesive team of professionals in an environment where your employer truly cares about your career and well-being. We would love to hear from you about your background and experience. YOU WILL WORK DIRECTLY FOR THE AIRPORT BOARD AND WOULD NOT BE AFFECTED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS.

Please apply in person. 175 N. Jackson St. careers@rustyparrot.com 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Significant employer HSA (Health Savings Account) contribution Participation in the Wyoming Retirement System (a life-time retirement benefit) A generous time off policy Move-in Loan Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Professional Development benefits, Ski Pass Program and more

Responsible for the overall direction, administration and day-to-day operations of the planning division. This position will manage complex, specialized and politically sensitive planning projects, and mentor and develop team members to ensure exceptional customer service and project-related deliverables are achieved.

Admin Asst. & Contact Administrator Gondola Maintenance Technician

Director of Development, TSS Funds AmeriCorps Field Education Service Field Education Lead Instructor Field Education Instructor Wildlife Expeditions Lead Guide Wildlife Expeditions Administrator Field Education Faculty Kelly Campus Cook 2

• Substitute Teacher • SGL Counselor (part-time) Visit

for complete job descriptions and application information. Teton Science Schools is an equal opportunity employer with a tobacco-free workplace. Successful applicants will be required to pass a background and driving check.

Repair Manager – Hoback Sports Retail Assistant Buyer Security Officer

Maintenance Technician

Equipment Operator

Via Ferrata Route Guide

Groundskeeper – through fall

Jackson Hole Sports Bootfitter – now through winter Mountain Khaki Retail Lead – now through winter

Housekeeper

• • • • • • • •

Occupational Therapist Teton Therapy Center for Pediatrics is seeking the right therapist to join our multi-disciplinary team! We have two outpatient locations in Teton Valley, Idaho. (208) 787-6900 info@tetontherapy.com, Fax: (208) 787-0946 GREATEST PART TIME GIG EVER! Fulfillment and Sales Specialist. Count, ship, and sell knives at our new production facility in Victor, ID. Enjoy a flexible schedule and fun working environment. Make a solid hourly wage with a sales commission on top of it. (208) 909-5483 corey.mcgrath@newwestknifeworks.com

Applications are available at www.jacksonholeairport.com/Administration, Screener Application. Please bring your completed application and resume to the Administration Office at the airport or email your scanned application to tony.cross@jhairport.org.

• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplined teams while fostering a culture of positivity and accountability. • Strong technical writing skills. • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with ability to think critically and creatively. Teton County offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes 100% employer paid health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement benefits; and paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. Hiring range is $80,029 - $84,080 per year. For a full job description and to apply, visit: http://www.tetoncountywy.gov/jobs Teton County is an equal opportunity employer Criminal background check required

Part Time Time Part

Lift Operator Valley Dispatcher

Ticket Agent – now through winter

Summer benefits include:

FREE Tram Pass FREE Bike Park Pass FREE Activity Access

FREE START Bus Pass Kid’s Ranch Discounts Food & Beverage Discounts

F&B Employees get a Free Shift Meal Retail & Rental Discounts JHRL Discounts

…and many more discounts throughout the valley, including gym memberships! As well as great benefits for year round employees including medical & dental benefits, 401k, paid time off and sick time, company provided life insurance.

Complete an application at: Questions? Email hr@jacksonhole.com, call 307-739-2728, or stop by JHMR Human Resources at 3395 W Cody Ln, Teton Village, WY AA/EOE Employer committed to a drug free workplace

Do you have an eye for detail? Do you like books, music and movies? Become a Library Assistant. Assist patrons with their library accounts, process fines, check materials in and out in a fast-paced environment. Two years customer service or general office experience required. 12-24 hours per week that can include nights, days or weekends. Spanish speaking a plus. Starting wage is $16.79 - $17.64/hour. To apply, visit www.tclib.org/employment

Criminal background check required Equal Opportunity Employer

an award winning newspaper has an opening for a

Evening shifts 3 to 4 days a week. Shifts begin at 9pm on Sunday, Tuesday, and possibly Friday. Hours per shift varies. Duties include collation of both the JH Daily and JH News& Guide weekly papers as well as bundling and preparation for distribution. No experience necessary. For more information Contact Chuck Pate at 307-732-7069 or email to chuck@jhnewsandguide.com or Pick up application at our Customer Service desk at 1225 Maple Way between 8a and 5p.

JACKSON HOLE NEWS&GUIDE, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 17C

HELP WANTED Chimney Sweeps of JH Part time/3-4 days a week. Fall season starts now! 733-4384

is hiring part time in the Liquor Store. Must be available on weekends. Apply in person at 750 W Broadway, 733-2792 restaurant is seeking part time help. Positions offered: Please call 307-733-3912 or come by in person at 160 N. Millward to apply.

PERSONALS

VEHICLES

FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

MISSED CHANCE I want to hike with the woman I met 8/17/19 on the String Lake Cascade loop trail. We talked, I didn't catch up to you to ask you out. Let's meet again!! solbrona@gmail.com

2013 Subaru Outback Blue, new tires, sunroof, remote start, 148,000 miles, $10,500. (208) 524 -4567, heathergeorgehea ton@gmail.com

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8, saved all receipts of new parts and repairs, currently having power steering issues, never totaled, amazing in the snow, very safe all around, 211k miles, great car for someone younger to learn about repairs, comes with 2 ski boxes on top. $600. (336) 4048618 will@steptstudios.com

Yard Sales

Mobile Homes

GARAGE SALE 3054 Mountain View Drive Saturday, August 31st 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Rain or Shine

FSBO - 2005 3bd/2ba, 1800sqft oakwood mobile home @ Evans $170,000 690-0952 text preferred

2162 Corner Creek Furniture, lawn items, snow blower, men's and women's clothing and shoes. Friday 30th, 5pm7pm, Saturday 31st, 8amnoon.

Commercial

FSBO Beautiful home Melody Ranch: 3 bdrms., 2 1/2 baths, plus loft. Cathedral ceilings, two-sided fireplace/living room and kitchen, custom kitchen with granite countertops, new hardwood floors, new stainless appliances, large deck, views, mature landscaping with sprinkler system. Approx 2366 sq.ft./ .33 acre lot.

Know What Your Government Is Up To! For all kinds of important information in public notices printed in Wyoming’s newspapers, visit: www. wyopublicnotices.com or w w w. p u b l i c n ot i c e a d s . com/wy. Government meetings, spending, bids and more!

You can say a lot in 25 words! Reach thousands of readers with a single classified ad when it is placed in WYCAN (WyoHiring and for ming Classified Ad Netmore information contact work). Sell, buy, promote Jamie at 307-699-0969 your services - only $150 or jamie@anjaspa.com For 25 Words. Contact this newspaper or the Wyoming Press Association (307.635.3905) for details. Childcare/preschool 20-30 flexible hours. CPR first aid required. Experience preferred. BUSINESS To apply email resume polino.cara@gmail.com 307-413-6739 For Sale

Bookkeeper needed for LA based video production company, working in JH office under current bookkeeper. Part-time, good time. (336) 404-8618 will@steptstudios.com

FOR SALE By Owner Landscape Business and 10 Acre Tree Farm. Serving Teton Valley Idaho and Jackson Hole. Owner is all crippled up from 27 years of success. Owner financing available. Serious Inquires Only John (208) 390-0039, outlawl and@silverstar.com

Opportunities Teton Free Clinic seeks Nurse Practitioner for part time position. Approx. 15 hours per week. One day and one evening per week providing primary care. Email resume to: amy@tetonfreeclinic.org

All equipment and customers. Truck trailer. Turnkey operation. 733-1581 or 690-1796. FSBO

Cadillac Escalade 2000, White, 4 door, 172,000 miles. $3,000. (307) 734-5340, charles leshe@gmail.com

1953 Chevrolet Suburban This Suburban, done in the correct color combination of Sahara Beige with Regal Maroon pinstripe detail, is a very well-cared-for example of Chevrolet's "Advance Design" series of light trucks introduced in 1947. The painted grille, hood, mirror and window trim on this 1953 Suburban don't make it a PlainJane standard model, but show it to have been built during the period when American car and truck makers were instructed to use as little brightwork as possible due to a shortage of nickel caused by the Korean war. Features the rare/optional second - and third-row seats and the desirable "clamshell tailgate." Overhead storage is available with the beautifully restored, vintage roof rack. You will surely arrive in style hauling your canoe to the lake property. $75,000.00 (801) 550-8383 KBECK@DMSUTAH.C OM

Motorcycles/ATVs

Rec Vehicles

Part-time, year round position. Saturday & Sunday. Please Call 307-733-5474 Apres-School Adventures Afterschool Education Program. Seeking motivated, creative, and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about working with Jackson Hole’s youth. Fun and meaningful work enriching the lives of students in grades K-5 in an exciting after-school program. $16.79/hr. 20 - 25 hours/week. Afternoon work Monday - Friday. Weekends and mornings off! For more info contact Andrew Firment at Teton Co/Jackson Parks and Rec. at afirment@ tetoncountywy.gov or 307-732-8597. EOE.

2016 Arctic Fox 24J Excellent condition, solar panel, outdoor kitchen, Samsung Smart TV 4K, 2 gas grill outlets on exterior, lots of storage. $30,000 (208) 862-2965 hydesert1@msn.com

pop-up truck camper for short-bed. 3 way fridge, heater, insulated. Well taken care of $9,000. 307-690-3746

Cars

DeVinci shakes, metal or shingles

1985 Mercedes 380SL Looks/drives great! Rebuilt motor. Many new parts. Newer soft top is nearly perfect. Garaged. 114k mi. $14,500 obo. Blue. (307) 733-2987

Business Equipment Telehandler for rent JLG telehandler G9-43, 9K capacity, cab heat, $2500 month. (307) 413 -1189 tim@harmonywy.com

Firewood

2003 Harley FXDL Dyna Low Rider. 100 YR. Commemorative. Blk/Slvr/Chrome. Diamond cut jugs. Many extras. Pristine. 10k miles. $12,000 obo. (307) 733-2987

WANTED: Conditioned space for 1991 Land Rover Defender from October to March. Some in and out if possible. Jackson/Wilson area or Teton Valley, ID (650) 400-0551 cynrut@gmail.com

SPORTS Boats

Snow Blower - Dog Kennel - Thule Cargo Box- Craftsman 24" 208 cc Dual Stage Snow Blower electric starterused once $250 - Metal outdoor kennel 6' high8' x 4' heavyduty $300Thule rooftop cargo box - $125 (307) 699-4289

The only mural painted of Jackson. Signed and dated. 4ft by 28ft. $45K OBO. Call or text 307-699-1440

Miscellaneous 10-35ft. lengths. Butts 6-18”. Burls up to 3ft. in diameter. $100 each. 307-851-2617

Tools

2015 Jeep Patriot. Low Milage 19,218. Snow tires included. $11,995 text or call 908-246-4985

Great shape. $250. Call or text 307-220-7735.

Miscellaneous 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo 340 rounds (17 unopened boxes) 6.5 Creedmoor ammo, Hornady 140 ELD Match. $250. (406) 5391703

2 Sage Model ONE fly rods for sale. 690-4 and 590-4 w/ tubes. Like new. $465.00 each (307) 733-7273 probishaw@gmail.com

Exercise Bike Recumbent with calorie counter, heart rate monitor, 10 different exercise routines, fan, $150. (518) 527-3383 michael adler@earthlink.net Field Hockey Club Do you want to play field hockey? Weekly pick up games throughout the summer. All levels welcome! Contact us for more information. Email: jacksonholefhc@gmail. com Facebook: @jack sonholefhc

STOCK ICE CREAM SHACK 85" x 85" structure with full-size door and service window. Tasteful barnwood craftsmanship. Slanted, shingled roof. Wired for 15 AMP. Plug into 220 type outlet and it's fully powered. Located in Wilson. Call/ email for photos. $12,000 (307) 2004718 natalie@jhfinedini ng.com

Condos FSBO Aspens 1 BR, 1 Bath Condo. Great location, awesome views. Very clean and updated. Zoned for shortterm rentals. Sold furnished. $523,000. (307) 200-8210

2brm/2ba loft Condo FSBO. Quiet, 2nd floor end unit in the Best location in the Aspens. Sold furnished, new wash/dryer, dishwasher, water htr. Hardwood floors. Porch overlooks open ranch land with Teton views. $985,000 (307) 413-6644 monique@wyoming.com

$1,360,000.00. (801) 910-1430

FSBO $349,000 This slice of heaven on 3 3/4 acres surrounded by the Little Popo Agie River on two sides has a beautiful 3 bd, 1 ba, 2240 sf log home located in Lander, WY. Go to FSBO on Zillow.com or SEE VIRTUAL TOUR https://youtu.be/qpXHyK 5gEwE (719) 229-0169

Granite Creek Jack Pine summer homes USFS lease. Up sleeps 5, down sleeps 2, Incredible porchs. Updates too much to describe. Need to see. Call 830-285-7044 or 928-0443 $325,000 FSBO

FSBO Karns Hillside Townhouse 3 br, 2 ½ baths, large 2 car garage. Approx. 2200 sq ft. Great location, within walking distance to the Wildlife Lane trailhead, and easy walking or biking to mid-town and downtown. Front/rear deck with great views. Buyer's agents welcome. Rooms $1,545,000 (307) 6905005 Room for rent near Town dparkwy@icloud.com Square. NS, NP, furnished. $800/month. 307-699-8922 fully remodeled Condo. 2 downstairs Insulation upgrade, bedrooms in JH w/ prinew kitchen, new bathroom, new flooring, vate entrance available October 15th, 6 month new Pella windows & sliding door. $200 HOA lease, $1500. a room (utilities included) in quiet fees, but no pets. neighborhood. Includes all snow nyrac_01@yahoo.com removal and 3 parking spots. Easy walking distance to downtown Jackson, adjacent to Flat Creek. $449,000. Shared bathroom, 307-690-5362. kitchen & living room. NS/NP. $425/month + $250 deposit. Available 9/1. Land for Sale Call 307-699-9936

RENTALS

Household Goods

Sport Utility

1989 Blazer Excellent Condition - Just Serviced. 108k mi, Runs Strong and Reliable, 20mpg. Serious Inquiries $19,950. (307) 690-9930

WANTED

Best Firewood Dry Pine. Cut & Split. Palettes, Bulk Loads, Delivery & Stacking Available. (307) 6904284

Trucks 2004 Ford F-350 King Ranch with 85k miles. Leather interior, grill guard, new stereo, studded tires and summer tires. Well-maintained. $15k. (917) 576-6644 cchendren@gmail.com

3655 Fish Creek, The Aspens Moving/Garage Sale at home in Aspens Saturday August 31 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Rain or Shine

2 swivel seats, 15hp, Suzuki outboard, good shape. Fast and oars. $1,400. 307-690-3746

Jewelry & Fine Art

PERSONALS Wind River Roofing Call 307-749-9400 TODAY

2001 Kenworth Hot Oiler. Rebuilt engine, new H20 tanks, tires, 7 mill BTU firebox, lines, bowie and triplex. $174,000. Call Ron, 701-770-0200, Tioga, ND.

FOR SALE

VEHICLES

Light tan interior with all wood construction, Q size bed, 2 TV’s, 4. hitch everything works, this is a beautiful unit and a must see. 707-363-5250

Heavy Equip

Approx 8,000 sq ft plus parking garage located at 50 King St $750/sq ft. For more info email: jhwyrealestate@ gmail.com

Hay & Grass Barn and 11 Acre Winter Pasture-DUBOIS Barn with fresh water, electricity and warm shelters, plus three fenced off turn out areas. Also, 11 acres of winter pasture. Board and Care NOT provided $300.00 per month (949) 433-9454 jherold@cox.net

FSBO 1.18ac. in town Mobile Home, garage, scenic, sunny, private, $975,000. 307-413-2167

Idaho land FSBO 2.5 acres N. of Victor. Not in a subdivision, trees, seasonal water. $78,000. (307) 4135981 lreeber@gmail.com

Houses Income property or 4 to 5 bed, 2 baths, attached garage, screened porch, heated workshop, next to the forest. 307-654-7106 - FSBO

2 - 3bed, 1 bath homes, garden level, 1000’ 9 ceilings, south facing windows, very well insulated. Upper level 1100’ wrap around deck. 5 min walk to PO, bike path, forest, 15 min walk to all banks and grocery stores. Oversized 16x24 insulated garage, fenced yd. As is where is 1.25m 307-690-7482

Fish Creek House Share. 2100 sqft. 2carG. 3br, 2.5ba. Xtra stor. Frnshd. Gorg vws. Highend int. Gourmet kit. Wrap @ deck. 1/2 mi up FC. NP. $1700. txt pref. (303) 827-5850

5 min from D/T, room for rent, fully furnished, incl util, avail Sept 1. $975.00 (first, last plus $150 refundable deposit required). No smoking, no pets. Near bus stop. Text if interested. Roommate for the winter season. (307) 7307368

Cabins Cabin for Rent 1bd/ 1ba, 800sq. ft, in S. Jackson._ Private yard, carport. W/D, N/S, Pet considered. $1750/mo plus utilities. Available 1 October, F/L/D. (307) 203-0389

Commercial 1200sqft Aspens retail/ office space for lease. Contact stewartjohnsoncp a@gmail.com.

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RENTALS

Commercial retail space for lease. 7381sqft. $26/sqft. JHSIR.com #W82YM8. 559-920-2401/ 307-690-0178

Prime retail/office, just off the town square. Approximately 1000sqft for lease, with onsite parking. $4000/month Call 307-690-1500

Storage

2 Convenient Locations New Units Coming Soon Call to reserve today! 208-787-STOR (7867)

Suite Room / Private Entrance. 81/2*14 sqft suite with private entry, shared space includes kitchen, roomy bathroom, nice glass lockable door, that enters into a nicely done, quite, clean atmosphere salon. Two other suites also available. Located 988 S Hwy 89 Napa Center. Depending on suite size $1000-1200. (307) 413-3802, wyhair dresser.sereena@aol.c om

10x10 & 10x20 (307) 690-1949

Seasonal Rentals Oct 1 - April 30. Season contracts for single occupancy. King bed, Downtown, Utilities, Microwave, Fridge, Internet, Parking, Cable, Desk, Laundry. N/ S. No pets. F/L/$350 Security deposit required for move in. $850.00/mo. Email stay@thekudar.com for application.

Houses Wilson room for rent N/S, N/P, F/L month deposit. Available 9/01/19. fishcreek22@gmail.com

Country cottage just off Teton Village Rd. 3br, 2.5ba, $5,500/mo. + utils. Call for further details 733-7049

RENTALS

Large 2 bdrm, 1 bath, in Alpine. Available September 1. $850/month. 307730-1006

Outdoor Storage $75.00/month. Oct 1 Etna April 30. Downtown Jackson. Email Beautiful newer 3 br, 2 stay@thekudar.com for ba home on 3 acres overlooking valley. $1650/mo. application. F/L/D. NS/No Pets. Avail Mid September. Wendie King, Broker, Advantage Realty, 307-690-4706

High local traffic location. Beautifully remodeled turnkey showroom. 1,922 sqft @ $4,000/mo. 185 Scott Lane. 307-690-9146

1250sq ft of prime retail/commercial space steps from town square. Incl. garage parking space. Lease through 12/1/2020. $4626/mo. (307) 201-5275, trustoffi cer@tetontrustcompany .com

RENTALS

Charming 1Bd/2Ba furnished house, newly remodeled, one block from Town Square and bus line. Includes utilities, NS, NP, $2600/mo. 813-7675595. September only availability possible.

RENTALS

Garage, hot tub, long term lease. $5,000/ month + utilities. Stephanie Roy JHPM | 307-699-3564

2 bdrm, 1 bath mobile home near Victor, newly refurbished, all appliances. No pets, no smoking. Long-term rental. $1,350. F/L/D. 208-709-7112. on 20ac. near Town. Garage, office/sunroom, views, stream, Wd stove. W/D, NS, NP. Avail. 10-1-6/1. $4,000 incl. utilities & s. plow. Call Sue 307-733-6919

Star Valley Nice 3 BR, 2 BA home in Star Valley Ranch. $1550/mo. NP/NS. F/L/ Deposit. Avail immediately. Call Wendie King, Bro- Game Creek home for ker Advantage Realty. rent 2bd, 2ba with loft. Full furnished, 2 car ga(307) 690-4706 rage, covered front porch, rear deck area, no snow2BD, 2BT in Game plowing. Required F/L/D. Creek 11/1 - 4/15, FurAvail. 9/1/19-5/1/20 nished, 1 car garage, w/ $2600/mo. Call 307-690snow, trash removal & 2301 water. $2400. No pets/ smoking. Classic Log Cabin JHskirental@gmail South Park Loop, 1 BR, 1 BA, 800sqf, $1750/mo plus utilities. Carport, Log Cabin for rent 3 Storage, Private Yard, BR/2 1/2BA w bonus W/D, N/S --- Pets Conloft (4th BR) in Game sidered - F/L/D, 1 or 2 Creek, Jac. Furnished & year Lease available. new floors. New W/D. (307) 203-0389 Avail Sept1/Oct1 - May 1, 2020. Flexible dates.$3750 mo plus 5 BR Home for Rent util. 307-730-2510 Fully Furnished just 5 miles S of Jackson. 5 BR, 3 BA, 2 car garage on 4 acres. NO pets, NO smoking. Furnished or unfurnished Near trails & natl. forest. 3 acres, views, water. Available Sept 1, $6000 Available Sept. 1. monthly, F/L/D. (307) $4,750/month 699-0016 Call 307-690-7353 jreichert@wyom.net

HOME FOR RENT COTTONWOOD PARK JACKSON 3500 Sq Ft, 4BDRM, 3 Full Baths, Heated Tile Floors, Jacuzzi Tub, Surround Sound Theater Room, 2 Car Garage, Storage Space, Near Schools, Bike Path, Stores Looking for reliable long term lease. Absolutely No Smoking and No Animals F/L/D $4,875/Month. (307) 413-4989 townsquarere ntals@gmail.com

Apartments & Condos

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Kismet Rug Gallery

Rug Cleaning Rug Repair & Pads Rug Restoration Pickup and Delivery

1 bedroom East Jackson apartment. Available Sept 1st. 12 month lease. No smoking. No pets. $1500 (307) 690-0292 Tetonbobbi@gmail.com

Stp. 1, Studio Apt $1300. Close to Kmart. Good closet space, washer/dryer in unit, dishwasher, 1 parking space, NS, NP. Alicia 305-773-0088 cell.

2bdrm/1ba duplex apt. E side. Available now June. NS, NP. F/L + security. 307-734-4271

Bright end unit on Alpine Lane. Spacious residential upstairs. Studio/office downstairs. Available 10/1 jkaphan@yahoo.com

av. 8-30. 2bd /1bath, deck, brand new bath, floors, appliances, W/D, NP, NS, F/L/D, $2450. Inquirerentals@ apexjackson.com

Don’t Miss Out $1860.00 / mos. 650 sf with storage closet Large Courtyards Great Location with Spectacular Views Rent Includes Water, Sewer & Trash plus 2 parking permits 307-733-8049 info@blairplace.com www.blairplace.com

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Targhee Place Nestled in the hear of Alpine, WY. We offer pet friendly 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans. Move In Special $300 off August Rent. $1250-$1750. (307) 654 -5401 trgmgr@amcllc.net

Prime Location, Beautiful Modern Design, Elevators, Underground Parking Garage, Vaulted Ceilings 307-699-5095 www.hiddenhollowjackson.com manager@hiddenhollowjackson.com

Gas fire place, great views, 3bd+loft, 2.5ba, deck, garage, NS/NP. $2700/month Available 9/15. 307-733-1581

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Haydens Post Fridays, 8-11  p.m. Live music featuring DJ E.R.A. and half off all draft beer and house wine. Free. Search “Haydens Post” on Facebook.com.

Jazz night, 7-10 p.m. at The Granary. Pam Drews Phillips on piano and vocals, Phil Round on bass, and Mike Calabrese on drums. No cover charge. For info go to PamDrewsPhillips.com.

Rebecca Ryan, 4-7 p.m. at Jackson Lake Lodge. Plays solo piano in the lobby. Free. RebSongs.com.

Jackson Whole Grocer Summer Grilling Series, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Jackson Whole Grocer. House-made Mountain Man Burger and Jackson’s Honest Chips with macaroni salad. $5. For details visit JacksonWholeGrocer.com.

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The Mountain Goats, 9 p.m. at Pink Garter Theatre. Fantasy-inspired folk band. $26; for 21 and older. PinkGarterTheatre.com. See page 3.

Lee Roy Parnell, 8 p.m. at Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. Longtime blues guitarist. MillionDollarCowboyBar.com. $25 for general admission, $75 for Cowboy Club VIP Lounge and $100 a seat for Cowboy Club VIP Premier. See page 4.

robotic gamelan orchestra. Search “wellness and creativity series” on Facebook.com. See page 10.

Pizza for a Purpose, 5-9 p.m. at Hand Fire Pizza. Fundraising night to benefit Grand Teton Association. A portion of each pizza sale goes to the nonprofit. Dine in or carry out. GrandTetonAssociation.org.

“Overview of the 2018 Eruption of Kilauea Volcano,” 6-7:30 p.m. at Teton County Library. Free. For information go to GeologistsOfJacksonHole.org.

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Aaron Davis, 7:30-10  p.m. at Mangy Moose. Folk, Americana and countryblues by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Davis of Screen Door Porch and Aaron Davis and the Mystery Machine. Free. AaronDavisMusic.com.

Monday

Milo Matthews, 7-10 p.m. at Silver Dollar Showroom in The Wort Hotel. Bassist and singer-songwriter goes solo. Free. WortHotel.com. See page 4.

Southern Brunch Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at StillWest Brewery and Grill. Southern-style brunch menu with Southern roots music by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Davis of Screen Door Porch and Aaron Davis and the Mystery Machine. All ages. Free. AaronDavisMusic.com.

Jackson Hole Makers Market, 8 a.m.2 p.m. at Virginian Lodge. Local makers, artists and crafters will exhibit and sell handcrafted one-of-a-kind items. Facebook.com; search “Jackson Hole Maker’s Market.”

Sunday

p.m. at The Pam Drews Phillips, 7-10  Granary. Jazz, standards, and pop tunes on the grand piano in the bar. No cover charge. PamDrewsPhillips.com.

Jazz open mic, 6-9:30 p.m. at Alpenhof Lodge. Bring your horn, guitar, keyboard or any other instruments to play songs from the Real Book with the Teton Village Trio. Free. ChanmanMusic.com.

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Wellness and Creativity Series, 7-8 p.m. at the Art Association of Jackson Hole’s gallery in Center for the Arts. Restorative aromatouch session complete with

Hole Food Rescue’s Million Pound Party, 6-9 p.m. at Center for the Arts. Pig-themed cook off to benefit Hole Food Rescue. $20 in advance; $25 day of the event. JHCenterForTheArts.org. See page 13.

Papa Chan and Johnny C Note, 6-9 p.m. at Teton Pines Country Club. Dinner jazz on the deck. ChanmanMusic.com.

Knit Night, 6-8 p.m. at Knit on Pearl. Free social gathering for knitters and crocheters. All levels are welcome, and refreshments are provided. Free. KnitOnPearl.com.

Thursday

The Hof Band, 6:30-9 p.m. at The Alpenhof Bistro. Polka in the alpine tradition. Free. ChanmanMusic.com.

Front Porch Conversations, 5:45-7 p.m. at The Murie Ranch in Grand Teton National Park. The theme of this week’s discussion is “Youth Ambassadors for Wilderness: The Next Generation of Conservation Leaders.” Free. TetonScience.org. See page 13.

Down in the Roots, 5-8 p.m. at Moe’s Original BBQ. Rockin’ blues played by Bob Greenspan and Teresa Bollermann. Halfprice whiskey and barbecue specials. TinyURL.com/downintheroots.

Summer People’s Market, 4-7  p.m. at base of Snow King Mountain. Familyfriendly farmers market. Free. For details see TetonSlowFood.org.

Raptor Encounters, 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Old Wilson Schoolhouse Community Center. An hourlong educational experience with live birds of prey. Rain or shine. Adults $20; children (4-12) and seniors (65 and older) $17. TetonRaptorCenter.org.

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Dirt Band has kept the circle unbroken In a sold-out show, it was clear that, after five decades of music, the band still had it. By Billy Arnold

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band played the Ozark Music Festival in 1974, joining acts like the Eagles, America, REO Speedwagon and Lynyrd Skynyrd in serenading a crowd that some estimates say reached nearly 350,000 people, one of the larger festivals in history. Over 50 years later, in an interview on the eve of the band’s show at the Center for the Arts, Jimmie Fadden, the band’s original drummer, waxed poetic about that moment. “I found it easier to focus on what was happening on stage because when you look out at that many people, you are absolutely distracted by the immensity of it,” Fadden said. “You are overwhelmed by your smallness, but then you are also overwhelmed by the idea that something you’re doing was a part of bringing all these people together.” On Sunday night Fadden and guitarist Jeff Hanna, the two founding members of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band were joined on stage by four other musicians: Bob Carpenter, who has played with the band since the mid-’80s, Jim Photoglo, who wrote the band’s biggest hit, “Fishin’ In the Dark” in 1987 but started playing with the band fulltime less than five years ago, Jaime Hanna, a guitarist who happens to be Jeff Hanna’s son, and Ross Holmes, a mandolin player and fiddler who, before the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, played with Mumford and Sons. It was a star-studded cast that made its way effortlessly through a sold-out show. Jeff Hanna, who, along with Fadden, is one of only two members to have played with the band consistently since it got its start in 1966, clearly took the lead. With only a small tuft of gray hair in locks that otherwise looked the same as they might have in the early ’70s, Hanna danced across the stage, watching Holmes’ mandolin playing and nodding approvingly on “Ripplin’Waters,” throwing picks gently into the audience (when one fell through

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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band performed a set complete with the classics on Sunday at the Center for the Arts.

the cracks on the stage, he graciously threw cording that song on an album that “noanother to the crowd member that missed body bought.” He said he was fine with it), and making wise cracks between songs. Rascal Flatts’ succcess with the song because every time “My buddy they played it on back here playing the radio they “cut the keyboard’s a [him] a check.” really fine musiAs the band cian,” Hanna said made its way about Carpenter, through a catalogue who originally that won it three sang “The Broken Grammy Awards Road,” a song later and nine nominarecorded and released as a No. 1 hit — Jimmie Fadden tions, Hanna recited a litany of by Rascal Flatts. nitty gritty dirt band drummer names the band has “He’s managed to played alongside. play the accordion That list included without getting arNeil Young, Tom Petty, Jackson Browne rested.” Later, when they played “The Broken and John Denver, who the band backed up Road,” Hanna quipped again about re- at the very first Farm Aid concert in 1985.

“People find some connection in us to the soundtrack of their life.”

So, when it came time to close, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band made its way through “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” and The Band’s “The Weight,” before finishing with a final chorus from “Will The Circle.” It all seemed terribly authentic, an homage to the bands that influenced and were influenced by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, as well as the fans that carried it through the past five-plus decades of music making. “That’s really wonderful news to us that people find some connection in us to the soundtrack of their life,” Fadden said in the pre-show interview, “that there’s music that we’ve been given to play, or that we’ve been a part of creating, that had something to do with something special in their world.” Contact Billy Arnold at 732-7062 or entertainment@jhnewsandguide.com.

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Mountain Goats to play here. Finally. Darnielle wrote another song on the album, “Cadaver Sniffing Dog,” on Christmas Day 2017. “Christmas lights and early sunsets seem to have put me in the right frame of mind to rise to the challenge of writing something morbid enough to live up to the name,” Darnielle wrote on a blog on the band’s website. “The lyric is a noir vision of a crime scene investigation, and is a metaphor for a relationship in which there is nothing whatsoever left to salvage.” To keep his mental health from “going into the toilet,” Darnielle said he decided to forego riding the tour bus for this round of the tour. Instead, he’ll either take a flight or rent a car and drive himself, like he is on the leg of the trip from Salt Lake City to Jackson. “When the bus moves I wake up,” he said. “A week like that and you’ll be pretty crazy.” He’s saving his energy for the stage, he said. For this tour Darnielle put together a 35-song master set list in January. Then the band narrowed it down. But it isn’t set in stone. “You want the set to be about a journey,” Darnielle said. “The set tends to be six or seven songs in the top half, then I take a break where we play, “Wear Black,” then Matt [Douglas] leaves and I play whatever the spirit moves me to play. Then we play seven or eight more and then we play the encore. And I don’t plan the encore.” Wyoming is one of only a few states the Mountain Goats has never played. “It’s been on the list forever,” Darnielle said. “It’s a beautiful state.” They’re also knocking Nevada off the list during this tour. After that, all that’s left is Hawaii. When Darnielle gets to Jackson he plans to go to Teton Toys to browse the store’s collection of Magic: the Gathering cards. And maybe buy a kite. “Kite flying is hugely underrated,” Darnielle said. He’s also looking forward to Thursday’s sunrise during the drive from Utah to Jackson. Tickets for the Mountain Goat’s concert, which cost $26, are still available at PinkGarterTheatre.com.

The Mountain Goats 9 p.m. Thursday The Pink Garter Theatre, 50 W. Broadway $26; 21 and older PinkGarterTheatre.com By Emily Mieure

The Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle has never performed in Wyoming, but he has danced here. On tour last fall, Darnielle and his band were driving overnight from one gig to another. Darnielle, who doesn’t sleep well on the tour bus, awoke at 5 a.m. “We were going through Wyoming and I woke up after three hours of sleep and it was still dark,” Darnielle said. As the sun started to peek out, Darnielle burned some incense and watched the sun come up. “The sunrises in Wyoming, New Mexico and Utah are the greatest gift in this world,” Darnielle said. “It was miraculous.” Still wide awake, Darnielle went to the front of the tour bus and turned on the TV. A Prince movie was playing. “I danced to Prince at 6:30 a.m. going through Wyoming,” Darnielle said, laughing. “I’ll remember those mornings for a long time. They were pretty special.” The Mountain Goats are set to kick off the next leg of their 2019 tour in Salt Lake City tonight, with a 9 p.m. show at the Pink Garter Theatre set for Thursday. Darnielle founded the Mountain Goats in 1991 and has consistently been writing, recording and releasing music with the group since. The band released its 17th studio album, “In League with Dragons,” in April. What began as a rock opera eventually morphed into “dragon noir,” a genre Darnielle hopes will grow legs. The fifth track on the album, “Possum by Night,” is a ballad sung from the perspective of a possum and was partly inspired by Darnielle’s observations of a possum that visited him one night at his home in Durham, North Carolina. “I was in the living room at 11:30 one night and the motion sensor lights went on and there was a big pos-

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sum climbing up the stairs,” Darnielle said. “She didn’t see me so I was like, ‘This is so cool, I get to watch her.’ She walked up to this blue watering can and she sniffed it. She opened her amazing mouth and very gently bit the plastic head of the watering can and took a bite and was like, ‘No, that’s not for me,’ and she shuffled back down the stairs.” That night Darnielle wrote down, “possum bit the watering can,” which inspired a track called “Cult of the Cornered Possum,” the precursor to the recorded song, “Possum by Night.” “Grow fat and grow old and grow blind and be content,” Darnielle sings on the track, “safe in the spots that the light can’t reach.”

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Lee Roy Parnell is here to play the blues Lee Roy Parnell 8 p.m. Thursday Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, 25 N. Cache St. $25 for general admission; $75 for Cowboy Club VIP Lounge; $100 for Cowboy Club VIP Premier MillionDollarCowboyBar.com By Billy Arnold

Ever since he was a kid Lee Roy Parnell has been interested in one thing: the blues. “I heard it, and it just affected me on a very cellular level” he said, “and it still does.” Nearly five decades after Parnell learned how to play his first song on guitar, Bob Wills’ “Milk Cow Blues” (his first public performance came when he was 6 years old on Wills’ radio show), the guitarist is still playing the same type of music, though it’s been a long road. There were the early years, when his Nashville, Tennessee-inspired songs topped the U.S. country chart with seven top 10 singles, and the later years, when his more true-toself instrumental blues nabbed two Grammy nominations. Now, firmly in the present after a decade-long songwriting hiatus, Parnell is still touring with his 2017 release, “Midnight Believer.” He is set to drop by the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar for an 8 p.m. Thursday show. His show probably won’t be the Cowboy’s usual honkytonk train ride, though there’s sure to be some swing. In Parnell’s words, “Midnight Believer” is “undiluted, pure Lee Roy music.” It’s not the stuff of country hit-making that came out in the ’90s. It’s the sort of blues he’s honed his guitar and vocal chops on over the past few decades: the sort of music he fell in love with as a kid in Bob Wills’ studio. “Here I am, 62 years old, and my experience is very much the same as it was then,” Parnell said. But it wasn’t always that way. In the ’90s a late-night call from Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen convinced Parnell to move to Nashville, Tennessee, because, as he said, it was “open season on Texas singersongwriters.” In Nashville the blues guitarist became wrapped up in the hit machine, putting out songs like “What Kind of Fool

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Grammy-nominated country singer Lee Roy Parnell will play at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. Doors open at 7.

Do You Think I Am,” “Tender Moment” and “A Little Bit Of You,” which peaked at No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart in 1992, 1993 and 1995, respectively. And while Parnell’s distinctive slide guitar can be heard on all of those records, there’s a lot more outside influence than the albums he recorded in the mid-2000s before his hiatus.

“The way the music business was set up, there were categories, bands, if you will, into which you must fit,” Parnell said. Growing up playing the Texas dance hall scene, that didn’t apply. When he got to Nashville, it did. Still, Parnell wouldn’t call any of his hits inauthentic. “It was a shift, but it wasn’t anything phony,” he said. “It was just taking a certain part of what I do and putting more heft behind that and just sort of laying back away from the all-out guitar solos and, you know, the way people view me today.” Now, with “Midnight Believer,” the focus has shifted. Those guitar solos are back, as well as Parnell’s original, soulful songwriting that touches on a range of experience and emotion — hurt and reconciliation (“Too Far Gone”), living in the moment (“Ponchartrain”), and reflection on the good and the bad (“Sunny Days”) — often behind the subtle swills of an organ. Parnell called “Sunny Days,” in particular, a “gift,” saying that it just flowed out of him. “These songs that are gifts, they don’t need much more than a portal to come through you,” he said. “You just got to stand and just try not to screw it up.” Parnell has certainly not screwed it up. “Midnight Believer” is a tight blues album that dances between upbeat licks and downbeat soliloquy. It shows that Parnell took advantage of those early years in Nashville. He capitalized on them, cranking out hits to feed his family and establish himself, knowing that they wouldn’t last long. “You’ve got to hope that you can hitch your wagon to a star that’s going to be moving in a direction where you can get to a place where you are making the music you intended to make when you came to town,” he said. Two decades on, Parnell has done exactly that. He’s had success, built a family, and now he’s able to do what he’s always wanted to do: play the blues. Contact Billy Arnold at 732-7062 or entertainment@ jhnewsandguide.com.

Milo Matthews plays his world, does it solo Milo Matthews 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday Silver Dollar Showroom, 50 N. Glenwood St. Free WortHotel.com, MiloMatthews.com By Billy Arnold

Milo Matthews is a singer-songwriter, but that doesn’t mean he conforms to the age-old image of the gloomy songsmith with an acoustic guitar, mic stand and stool from which he can sing about his worldly woes. If anything, Matthews is his own man. He plays a solo show, which is all but unheard of for a bass player, even among highcaliber musicians like Victor Wooten and Thundercat. Both play with a backing band. “No matter what, I’ve always kept it solo,” Matthews said. But Matthews won’t be on stage walking the crowd through a series of scales or forcing them to witness him wailing on the bass unaccompanied. Even though he’s solo, when he plays the Silver Dollar Showroom on Sunday night he’ll bring a whole range of backing material, played through loops and digital software he controls from the stage. Matthews first came through Jackson in the Clinton era. He fell in love with the town — as he did with Alaska, which he first stopped through on tour, and later returned to stay for 12 years — and decided he needed to play here. He worked on the venues for years and, finally, had a breakthrough when the Silver Dollar, which he said had more or less cut solo acts from its lineup, decided to give him a chance. He started out with a Sunday brunch spot. This week’s Sunday night show will be his third at the Silver Dollar. Matthews said he graduated from the brunch slot because of the unexpected versatility of his music. With four self-produced albums to his name, he’s got plenty of original music to fall back on, running the gamut from dance to progressive rage music to new age funk.

Milo Matthews will play from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday at the Silver Dollar Showroom.

“I adapt myself to the crowd,” Matthews said. “If they’re ready to dance, I switch things up and I become a dance act. If they’re ready to rage, I got some great music for them. If people want to rock out, I can rock out on the blues chip.” And no matter what genre Matthews is rocking on a given night, whether he’s playing an original tune or working his way through a cover, he’s always doing so with two trusty sidekicks: his basses, which were custom made for him. Tired of seeing $1,000-plus price tags on brand-name basses, Matthews worked with a friend in Alaska to come up with the de-

signs, which incorporated five types of wood. A ukulele owned by a friend of his from Hawaii, where he lived for six years, inspired the bassist to pick the main wood cut. That friend had been playing the ukulele for years, and Matthews thought it sounded great. When he asked him what material it was made of, he was hooked. “I was like, ‘No way, man. If there’s a wood named Milo I’m using it,’” Matthews said. Matthews has since taken those basses across the country many times. With the exception of his assistant, Lorenda, who’s joined him on tour in the past, they’ve been his main companion on the road for the past

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five years. In some ways that’s how he likes it. Though Matthews said he’d be interested in getting a band together to play a few shows, he’d want the other musicians to jump on his bandwagon, playing his music. Since that hasn’t come to be, he’s happy doing what he’s doing until he starts on a documentary about his travels in the next few years. “I’m so comfortable with the way I want to express myself now,” Matthews said. “I will always be playing solo. My world is my world.” Contact Billy Arnold at 732-7062 entertainment@jhnewsandguide.com.

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“Wave,” by Paul Villinski, is made of found aluminum cans, gold leaf, stainless steel wire and enamel, and is 6-by-144-by-7 inches. The opening reception for Villinski’s exhibition is set for 5 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 6 at Tayloe Piggott Gallery.

Discarded objects take flight in art Opening reception: Paul Villinski 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 6 Tayloe Piggott Gallery, 62 S. Glenwood St. Free TayloePiggottGallery.com By Leonor Grave

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When Paul Villinski first came to Wyoming the year was 1992 and he settled into an artists’ colony in Ucross, a town outside Sheridan with a population of 25. It was a transformative time for Villinski. In his personal life he dealt with addiction and recovery. In his professional life he was coming to the realization that painting, the craft to which he dedicated the first decade of his career, might not be what he wanted to pursue. When Villinski stepped outside to attempt to paint the Ucross landscape en plein air, its sheer scale proved paralyzing. “The landscape was so expansive, so large, that I couldn’t make these little paintings anymore,” he said. “So I started picking up these little pieces around me, a bird’s nest, a deer’s jawbone, a butterfly, some small plants, and making some very detailed pencil drawings of these things.” Rather than draw them on paper, Villinski decided to use canvas gardener gloves as his surface. He used rabbit glue to stiffen them, giving the impression that they seem to be held up by ghost hands. The final result was “Nature Drawings,” a piece made up of 16 gloves, each featuring a nature-inspired sketch. That piecen represents Villinksi’s shift to sculpture in that he did not forgo painting as much as add special dimensions to his art. “Nature Drawings” will be on display at the artist’s show at Tayloe Piggott Gallery, which is set to run today through Oct. 5. The show serves as somewhat of a retrospective on Villinski’s prolific three-decade career. “Compass” and “Wave,” two other sculptures in the show, are examples of more recent pieces in his career, from 2015 and 2017. Both pieces include dozens of butterflies crafted from found aluminum cans. Though they are three-dimensional, Villinski doesn’t see the process of creating them as radically different from painting. “A lot of these installations I do with the aluminum butterflies I do feel like I’m making a painting,” he said. “And each butterfly is a brushstroke, and I’m building a piece, one butterfly, one brushstroke at a time.” The theme of transformation bleeds through in every gesture of Villinski’s work. It’s not surprising that butterflies, one of the most universal symbols of metamorphosis, are an image to which he keeps going back. “Taking these worthless, discarded, un-

seen materials and transforming them and adding an aesthetic quality to them is really important to me, as it relates both to my personal biography and as a metaphor for possibility and exploring what is possible when you invest enough energy and enough love,” he said. In Villinski’s work, found objects take flight — aluminum cans become butterflies, discarded gloves become angel wings. Gloves had a particular fascination for Villinski. When he first began noticing lost gloves on the streets of New York City he began to see them everywhere, flooding the urban landscape. In his wing sculptures the hundreds of lost gloves he collected take the place of feathers. Villinksi is fascinated by the way found objects stand in for the lives of those who previously owned them, and how they emerge in his work with a reborn narrative. The recurring theme of flight is not coincidental. Villinski is a pilot of sailplanes, paragliders and single-engine airplanes. Growing up an Air Force brat, Villinski’s childhood heroes were the likes of Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh and the Wright Brothers. As a child he was always interested in building and inventing and tinkering with the objects around him. “The best thing my father ever did for me was teach me how to use tools when I was the tender age of 7 years old,” Villinski said. His interest in flight, both literal and metaphoric, has remained with him in his adult life, and in his work he strives to communicate the richness of the experience of flight. “In general my experience of flying my sailplane is so moving to me, it’s so engaging and fascinating — it’s an experience I wish I could share with everyone I know,” he said. “Instead what I do is go into the studio and make work that has elements of that, that I can share from the confines of a gallery or a museum.” Villinski’s career is evaluated and memorialized in the pages of a comprehensive new art book published earlier this year by Vivant Books. The publishing company’s founders, Becky and Mia R. Benenate, compiled a dozen essays about Villinski penned by fellow artists, critics and friends. They interspersed that writing with artist statements from Villinski and vivid photography of his work. The artist’s show at Tayloe Piggot is also accompanied by the gallery’s first exhibition at the inaugural Jackson Hole Fine Art Fair, taking place Sept. 12 through Sept. 15. That exhibition will include Villinski’s work. Contact Leonor Grave by leonor@jhnewsandguide.com.

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Nancy Cawdrey finishes her piece in the final minutes of the 2017 QuickDraw Art Sale and Auction on Town Square. Proceeds from the event are split 50-50 between the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and the artists who create the work during the annual Fall Arts Festival event.

The art of asking Though they get no tax break, artists work with nonprofits to raise funds for worthy causes. By Isa Jones

n the past year artist Jason Borbet has donated work to over 15 nonprofits in Jackson and Teton Valley, Idaho. The artist, who goes by Borbay, has auctioned off paintings, painted at events, and even donated in-studio painting time. An Adirondack chair adorned with Borbay’s work can be found in town as part of the Rocking Sage Living fundraiser. He is planning to paint at the 2019 Fall Arts Festival QuickDraw Art Sale and Auction, and for the fourth year he will create a plate for Community Entry Services’ annual fundraiser, The Art of Love. Borbet said he loves being involved in the community and is grateful for the opportunity to give back to those who have supported his work. But like many artists who donate work to nonprofits — over 20 are part of Rocking Sage Living, for example — when it comes time to file taxes, Borbet can’t write off any of the work he’s created and donated.

An ‘unfortunate’ tax law

The problem started with President Richard Nixon. In 1969 Nixon did what many people before and after him would do: write something off on his taxes to reduce his taxable Cover art: The Art of Love fundraiser for Community Entry Services asks artists to donate work, which is then sold to benefit the nonprofit. Realizing the complexities of the situation artists face when deciding whether to donate their work, Community Entry Services keeps its request of artists small: a decorated plate. RUGILE KALADYTE / NEWS&GUIDE FILE

income. In Nixon’s case that something was a series of manuscripts from his time as vice president. He tried to write off the value as $576,000 because he had donated the manuscripts to a library. Congress was not pleased. As part of the Tax Reform Act of 1969, America ended up with a law prohibiting artists from deducting the value of work donated to charity from their taxable income (the law extended to all intellectual property). Only materials can be written off. “The whole cycle is extremely dubious, and it’s unfortunate,” Borbet said. “It needs to change on the legislation level. The law needs to change.” Though artists can’t write off their own creations, owners of art can write off the market value of work should they donate it, be it to a museum, an auction or otherwise. Bills have been consistently put forth to reverse the portion of the 1969 law that affects the creative class, but none have passed. Most recently, U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a Georgia Democrat, introduced House Resolution 1793, dubbed the Artist-Museum Partnership Act of 2019. “This bill allows taxpayers who create literary, musical, artistic, scholarly compositions or similar property a fair market value (determined at the time of contribution) tax deduction for contributions of such properties, the copyrights thereon, or both, to certain tax-exempt organizations,” it reads. Lewis’ bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means in March. No legislative action related to the bill has been taken since.

‘So many nonprofits’

Artist Taryn Boals is asked nine or ten times a year to donate work. She works a fulltime job and spends 15 to 20 hours a week in her studio. There’s often just not enough time to create work to sell and to donate. “I would love to [donate more] but I don’t have the time for my career,” Boals said.

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The plate Jason Borbet made for Community Entry Services’ fundraiser, The Art of Love, in 2016 incorporated a common motif of his: neon lights. Like a number of other artists, Borbay enjoys donating his work to nonprofits, but he’s not able to write off the market value of his work on his tax returns.

Artist Walter Gerald struggles with the same problem. He’s frequently asked but has started saying “no” more. It’s an issue that’s “unique to this place,” he said. “It’s a small town with so many nonprofits and a decent amount of artists too. “I’ve tried to hold the line on making sure things are worth it for me and making sure it’s a cause I care about. I want to support non-

profits as much as I can, and there are so many good causes in Jackson, but you have to make sure you don’t spread yourself too thin.” Jackson is home to over 200 nonprofits, according to the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole. Many, including St. John’s Hospital Foundation and Community Entry Services, use art as a focal point for See NONPROFITS on 9

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their fundraising events, often through silent or live auctions.

Exposure and progress

As the old joke goes: The artist died of exposure. Donating work promises more eyeballs on an artist’s work and increased name recognition. But it isn’t particularly lucrative outside of branding. “It can be a cool opportunity, but exposure doesn’t pay the bills,” Gerald said. “I think the thing people may forget, because artists here often have multiple jobs and art is a hobby for some, for a lot of us it’s how we pay the power bill or rent. To give that away or undervalue it makes our daily lives harder.” Gerald said he has empathy for his fellow artists, as well as nonprofits seeking to incorporate art into their fundraising efforts. “I don’t blame nonprofits for reaching out, and I think it’s great art can be this currency that people use to raise money,” Gerald said. “A lot of nonprofits have been super aware of the fact that this is a monetary thing. “It’s not like I have a million of these things to give away, and they’ve worked hard to make it work for me.” Nonprofits appear to be aware that donating art is not the same as donating a couple of hours of time. Such an ask — requesting a donated plate for The Art of Love auction, for example — should come with a return for the artist, said the nonprofit’s Jackson branch manager, Carolyn Worth. “We totally understand if someone says they can’t do it,” she said. “I think it needs to benefit the artist as well. If you’re going to ask them, you need to get their name out there so they are getting something out of it.” Money splits are a popular way of honoring the work an artist puts into a creation. The QuickDraw Art Sale and Auction, which has artists set up on Town Square for 90 minutes of creation followed by an auction, splits proceeds from art sales 50-50 between the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and participating artists. The Teton Artlab does the same with artists who participate in its annual Wallpaper print show and fundraiser, and the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance split proceeds from art

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Leslie Dinkin volunteers at The Art of Love plate auction in 2018. Though Community Entry Services does not split proceeds with artists, the nonprofit works to increase participating artists’ name recognition throughout the fundraiser.

sales during its 40th anniversary fundraiser at varying rates, depending on agreements it made with participating artists. The Hospital Foundation paid artists $500 for each Rocking Sage Living chair. A separate Hospital Foundation program, Art and Healing, ensures work displayed around St. John’s Medical Center has the opportunity to be sold, benefiting the artists in a 70-30 split (the 30% that goes back to the Foundation is earmarked for the Art and Healing program). “It’s been important for us, through our Art and Healing [program], to make sure we aren’t just taking from artists,” Foundation Director of Development Rachel Merrell said. That has paid off. When it came time for the Adirondack chair project to go live, artists “overwhelmingly” said yes, she said.

Community Entry Services does not pay artists who contribute to its annual Art of Love event, but it works to ensure exposure before and during the event, Worth said. “We try to get their name out there through our social media, and we work really hard,” Worth said. “The night of we have a bio next to them, and we’ve had artists get commissions because of this event.” The Art of Love raised over $50,000 for the organization in 2016. Auction sales from the Chamber’s QuickDraw fundraiser netted $250,000 in 2018, and Rocking Sage Living has the potential to raise between $30,000 and $300,000, roughly, depending on whether its 33 chairs are bought at the $1,000 starting bid, or the $10,000 buy-it-now price. Worth said she understands the balancing

act artists must maintain between donations and for-profit work. Should an adjustment be needed these partnerships, she said, it’s up to the nonprofits and artists to create a system that works. However, some artists, like Haley Badenhop, stick to their own system. Badenhop donates work every now and then, most recently a chair to the Rocking Sage Living fundraiser. She sees paid work and donation as a sort of “church and state” separation. “If I want to give away something, I don’t want anything in return,” she said. “If I want to give, I want to give — it’s totally selfless. On the other hand,“If I want to get paid,” she said, “I want to get paid a fair amount.” Contact Isa Jones via 732-7062 entertainment@jhnewsandguide.com.

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Danny Shervin and Haley Badenhop painted these chairs for the St. John’s Hospital Foundation’s Rocking Sage Living fundraiser. The foundation paid artists $500 for each chair. In a separate program, Art and Healing, the foundation ensures that work donated by artists is hung around the hospital and has an opportunity to be sold.

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Soundtrack by a robotic gong orchestra Final session of the “Wellness and Creativity Series” 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday $10 suggested donation Search”Wellness and Creativity” on Facebook.com “Gamelatron After Dark” 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; sessions start at 8:30 and 9 Free Search ‘Gamelatron After Dark’ on Facebook.com Both events will take place in the Art Association Gallery, 240 S. Glenwood St. By Billy Arnold

When Aaron Taylor Kuffner installed a gigantic, immersive, robotic gong orchestra, or “Gamelatron Gandaberunda,” in the Art Association of Jackson Hole’s gallery, he had an idea of its power. It’s one of about 50 Gamelatrons that Kuffner has installed across the world — there are some in Japan, Portugal, California and New York. He said his goal with the Jackson installation, which was originally part of the Center’s “All That’s Left Behind” artist-in-residency program, was to “add resonance” to people’s lives. His intention was for the machine to “become part of people’s diets and make it so that they can be kind of exposed to, like, the power of resonance in a way that maybe wasn’t accessible otherwise,” Kuffner said in a May interview with News&Guide. “People use them for all different kinds of reasons,” he said, ranging from playing background music to facilitating meditation practices, to inspiring “a little moment of wow each day.” A few months in, Medicine Wheel Wellness, the Art Association and the Center for the Arts have tacked another use onto that list: sound, aroma and movement-focused healing sessions.

Art and wellness

Since July, Medicine Wheel has used the Gamelatron as the backdrop for its “Wellness and Creativity Series,” workshops that have included restorative aromatouch, acupuncture and sound healing and meditative yoga flow. The final class in that series, a restorative aromatouch session, will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the gallery. Francine Bartlett, the owner of Medicine Wheel Wellness, said she and Oona Doherty, the Center’s creative initiatives director, came up with the idea for the program after the opening of the “All That’s Left Behind” exhibit. Among Mia Dungeon’s “guardians,” the artist Shrine’s found-object towers and Kuffner’s Gamelatron, “there were so many wonderful art exhibits that night,”

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Sam Willits and Devin Bailey open a restorative aromatouch class with a breathing exercise with Aaron Taylor Kuffner’s “Gamelatron Gandaberunda” installation in the Art Association’s gallery. The class, held earlier this month, was part of the “Wellness and Creativity Series” offered by Medicine Wheel Wellness and the Center for the Arts. The final session in the series is Thursday, and the Gameletron — a robotic gong orchestra — will perform Friday alongside a light show.

Bartlett said, “but I really couldn’t leave the Gamelatron room.” Over the new few weeks Bartlett and Doherty put together a class list and, on July 18, debuted the series with a restorative aromatouch session.

ence. It was as invigorating and calming for me walking around and applying the oils as anybody else lying there listening to the music.” Bailey and Willits picked the soundtrack for the class beforehand (Kuffner has programmed hundreds of Sound all around arrangements that his robot orchestras, Bartlett, who taught the first class, which are controlled by a computer prosaid she and the other practitioners at gram, can play), but, during the class the Medicine Wheel soundtrack took its Wellness use own direction. sound therapy in At certain motheir classes, usuments it sped up, ally crystal sound and started changbowls, binaural ing the vibe, which beats or calming, usually doesn’t hapmeditative music. pen in a class in The Gamelawhich sound bowls tron, though, was or a handpicked different. playlist provide the Bartlett said she background music. — Devin Bailey felt like the robot “It was a really aromatouch class leader cool experience to orchestra was another practitioner, just be OK with playing to its own, whatever flow was insistent rhythm. going on,” Bailey said. Devin Bailey, who taught a subsequent It taught her to accept uncontrollable aromatouch class Aug. 8 with Sam Wil- interruptions while leading a class and to lits, agreed. go with the flow in her own practice. “I felt like the space was doing so Anne Rose Hart, who participated in much of the work for us,” Bailey said. the Aug. 8 aromatouch session, called it “The sound just held this incredible “amazing.” The Gamelatron “covers both walls, so space for us to be immersed in an experi-

“The sound just held this incredible space for us to be immersed in an experience.”

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it fills the room with a 360-degree sound experience,” Hart said. “It’s coming from both sides and all sides instead of just one focal point.” And, like Bailey and Bartlett, Hart said she felt like she could feel Kuffner’s intention behind the Gamelatron during the aromatouch session. It “was almost like another person in the room,” Hart said. “You could feel the energy of what his intention in his creation was that added to the whole experience.” Though Thursday’s session is the last of the “Wellness and Creativity Series,” the Gamelatron will perform Friday alongside a synced LED light show. It will also hang around until Sept. 6, when the Center and the Art Association will celebrate its closing with a performance by Contemporary Dance Wyoming and a close-out party during the Fall Art Festival’s Palates and Palettes Gallery Walk. That night, Jeff Stein, who curated “All That’s Left Behind,” will also host an exhibit-wide after-party at Hand Fire Pizza. Until then it will remain in the gallery, where it’s open to viewing by the public — a sort of vestigial limb of Kuffner’s providing resonance for whoever drops by the gallery to check it out.

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Addison Grant, 3, runs her hand along the illuminated ice orbs at the Glow Nights public art installation in 2018 in Teton Village. Jackson Hole Public Art is requesting proposals for its 2019 installation.

Time to get your glow on

You might remember the massive glowing snow sculptures that sat on the Teton Village Commons throughout last winter’s storms. Those orbs, called “Glowbs,” were part of Jackson Hole Public Art’s four-part “Glow Nights” installation. That exhibition was on the Commons from December to February, and now Jackson Hole Public Art is putting out the call again, looking for artists to participate in the 2019 exhibition. This year the arts nonprofit is looking for proposals for “temporary 3-dimensional, light-based artworks inspired by the unique phenomena, flora and fauna of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.” Proposals to participate in the new “Glow Nights” installation are due Sept. 6. An information meeting will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. today in the Center for the Arts conference room. Visit TinyURL.com/glownights to view the call for proposals and find information. Submitting a proposal costs $5.

Paint a crane

No, we’re not talking construction cranes. We’re talking one of eight, large, wooden crane forms that the Teton Regional Land Trust is looking to have decorated ahead of the annual Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival. The Land Trust has put out a call for artists hoping to pick up those cranes from its offices, decorate them and return them by Sept. 17. Completed cranes will be featured Sept. 21 at the Crane Festival’s community celebration in Driggs, Idaho, where they will be sold in a silent auction to benefit the Teton Regional Land Trust. Festivalgoers will also have the opportunity to vote on their favorite cranes. The artist who creates the first-place crane will win the opportunity to float the Teton River with the Land Trust. Second- and thirdplace prizes will be given as well. Email kate@tetonlandtrust.org or call 208-354-8939 for more information.

application process. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Sept. 11.

A quick draw

Growing up in New Zealand, Don Oelze dreamt of the United States, the homeland of his parents and where his extended family still lived. He’d watch “Daniel Boone” in black and white on the television and imagine life in the U.S. “I thought the Frontier West with Native Americans and trappers and cowboys — I thought that’s what America was,” he said. Oelze is the subject of Legacy Gallery’s Artist Focus and will show eight new paintings through Sunday. Those eight pieces will be sold by draw at 8 tonight. And now, after another one of his pieces has sold for over $160,000, according to Legacy Gallery, he still paints the west: the Native American people, cowboys and trappers of his childhood dreams.

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You might not be ready for it, but the reality is that winter is right around a twoor three-month corner. To celebrate — and ease the pain of seasonal transition — Teton Gravity Research is set to drop its annual stoke film, “Winterland,” Sept. 14 at Walk Festival Hall in Teton Village. The usual big names like Jeremy Jones made the cut for the film, as well as hometown heroes like Tim Durtschi, which makes sense given that “Winterland” was filmed in Jackson, as well as British Columbia, Norway, Alaska and a couple of other big-ticket ski destinations. So stoked you can’t wait? Grab tickets, which cost $22 for adults and $12 for kids, at TetonGravity.com. — Billy Arnold

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Calling all high school women in wildlife photography. With the support of Soroptimist of Jackson Hole, the Teton Photography Club is offering five scholarships for female high school students in Wyoming and Teton County, Idaho, interested in attending the Shoot Like a Girl Symposium, which will take place Sept. 28. The scholarships will cover winners’ registration fees and lunch at the event (and will also cover an adult chaperone, if required). While applicants are not required to have a substantial wildlife focus in their work, they should have a vested interest in photography. Visit TinyURL.com/shootlikeagirl for information about the scholarship and

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Events

Hole Food Rescue to throw a pig party Hole Food Rescue’s 5th Annual Million Pound Party 6 p.m. Thursday Center for the Arts, 265 S. Cache $20 in advance, $25 day of; free for children 12 and younger JHCenterForTheArts.org By Julie Kukral

Every Thursday morning Lisa Lent makes her weekly stop at Jackson Whole Grocer and Cafe to pick up what would have been going to the dumpster: expired eggs, blemished organic produce, and occasionally meat that’s just one day past the “best by” date. “Your thought is, ‘Was this really going to go into the garbage?’” said Lent, who has volunteered with Hole Food Rescue since 2018 and recently became a board member. Lent is part of a team of a hundred Hole Food Rescue volunteers who save food from Jackson’s grocery stores and restaurants. Each week, Lent picks up anywhere from 200 to 700 pounds of perfectly healthy items from the Whole Grocer, but that’s just one stop. On average the nonprofit’s volunteers rescues over 6,000 pounds of food “waste” a week from businesses all over town. The problem of food waste is not unique to Jackson. “We take food for granted in America, unfortunately,” Lent said. “Forty percent of the food that is produced is thrown away.” By intercepting still-consumable food before it hits the dumpsters Hole Food Rescue is able to redistribute produce and meat to food-insecure people in the Jackson community. The rest — blemished goods and scraps from restaurants — is sent to Haderlie Farms in Thayne, where it is fed to pigs. Those pigs will be the star of Hole Food Rescue’s annual fundraiser, the Million Pound Party, set to kick off at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Center for the Arts. The nonprofit has rescued over 1.2 million pounds of food since its founding, and, to celebrate, chefs from six Jackson restaurants will compete in a pig-themed cook-off. (If eating pigs isn’t your thing, you can come to hang with piglets and snack on vegetarian options, too.) Topher Strittmatter and Michael Rollinson from The Handle Bar in Teton Village will try to defend their championship in this year’s competition. Last year the duo took home the Golden Pig Award with a Vietnamese take on carnitas. This year, Strittmatter said, they’re holding their new recipe close to the chest before the cook-off. “We think we have a fun dish planned,” he said. “Building a dish around rescued food is an entirely different element than what chefs typically have to account for in their food programming. It pushes us to think outside the box and

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Chefs at last year’s Million Pound Party hand out pig-centric dishes to attendees. The event will return Thursday with a six-chef cook-off from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Center for the Arts.

cook with a zero-waste focus.” The Handle Bar is one of the many restaurants that work with Hole Food Rescue to up-cycle food scraps for Haderlie Farms and contribute unused food to the nonprofits rescued inventory. “It’s shocking how much food goes to waste in commercial kitchens, and the bigger the operation the more waste there can be,” Strittmatter said. “As chefs this is something we always work to mitigate. It’s easy to get complacent and see wasted food as trash. Working with Hole Food Rescue and Haderlie Farms means that just because we can’t use something, even if it’s scraps that would normally have to go in the trash, it still has a purpose.” Hole Food Rescue redistributes food throughout the community, focusing on families, children and the elderly. Lent said the nonprofit sends 350 pounds of food to the Senior Center of Jackson Hole every day, and this summer it

partnered with One22 to make lunches for children in day camps. This fall Hole Food Rescue will work with schools to build pantries and make take-home meal and snack bags. Lent, Hole Food Rescue founder Ali Milburn and other board members recently visited Feeding Sun Valley, an Idaho equivalent to Jackson’s Hole Food Rescue. The trip left the group hungry to feed more people. “Everything they’re doing for children there gave us a lot of ideas we’re pushing forward,” Lent said. “We have a lot of things to be excited about — we just have to put our plans and place. We’re not even making a dent in what we can do.” Tickets for the Million Pound Party cost $20 in advance and $25 the day of, plus a $3 processing fee. To purchase tickets in advance visit JHCenterForTheArts.org. Contact Julie Kukral via 732-7062 or entertainment@ jhnewsandguide.com.

High school kids lead conservation effort Front Porch Conversation with Youth Ambassadors for Wilderness 5:45 to 7 p.m. today Mardy’s Front Porch, Murie Ranch, Grand Teton National Park Free TetonScience.org By Leonor Grave

Blanca Sartillomijia’s mother always told her that if she wanted something done she should do it herself. The rising high school freshman found herself frustrated with the inaction she saw on environmental issues like advocating for wildlife crossings, so she took her mother’s advice to heart and applied to the Wyoming Wilderness Association’s Youth Ambassadors for Wilderness program. As the youngest ambassador in the program, she was nervous that she wouldn’t be able to have much of an impact. “I was worried at first, because me being 14 wasn’t going to help that much,” she said. “I couldn’t vote and I didn’t think people would take a freshman seriously. So I was really sad about that, thinking that I couldn’t help out.” As a youth ambassador Blanca didn’t have to wait long to see her environmental advocacy in action. One day the high schoolers spent the day campaigning on behalf of the Youth Conservation Leadership Institute to get wildlife crossings on the specific purpose excise tax ballot. Blanca realized that just by talking to people she could start to change their minds and effect real change. Blanca and her fellow youth ambassadors for wilderness will be front and center

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Youth Ambassadors for Wilderness students pose for a photo on the summit of Jackson Peak in the Gros Ventre Wilderness. The program for high schoolers combines hands-on work and education.

at this evening’s Front Porch Conversation at the Murie Ranch in Grand Teton National Park. The event is focused on the next generation of conservation leaders. Peggie dePasquale, Bridger-Teton National Forest community organizer and Youth Ambassadors for Wilderness program coordinator, said the program is focused on two core values: stewardship and advocacy. From June to August the five participants in the program met three to six times a month and worked with partners like the Youth Conservation Leadership Institute, the AmeriCorps fellows at Teton Science

Schools and Coombs Outdoors. For ambassadors like Blanca it’s particularly rewarding to be able to promote solutions to problems that target the community she lives in. “If you help the place where you live in you’re not just helping yourself but also helping those around you,” she said. Throughout the summer the ambassadors worked closely with Bridger Teton National Forest wilderness ranger Chelsea Phillippe. In her role as a U.S. Forest Service representative Phillippe focused on promoting the idea of stewardship of public land.

The ambassadors also spent time in the Gros Ventre wilderness doing hands-on trail maintenance work. “It’s always an inspiration to hear or watch them respond,” Phillippe said. “They’re so creative and thoughtful. And then it inspires Peggie and I to want to give them more information and empower them even more, because they return with creativity and really inspiring ideas.” Natali Campillo, 16, didn’t grow up loving the outdoors. However, since she transferred to Teton Science Schools’ Journeys School and joined the youth ambassadors program, she’s had a change of heart. “I used to think the outdoors was this scary place full of wildlife and there wasn’t much to it,” she said. “But now I know much more, like there are laws to protect these places, and there are people like Chelsea [Phillippe] monitoring and protecting these places. It inspires me to be a better person and do the same in my way.” It was somewhat of a surreal experience for her to rediscover the place she’s called home for years. “This is your backyard and you’re getting to know your backyard,” she said. “I’ve lived here most of my life and I never got to know what’s out there until I did this program.” Now she hopes to take what she’s learned through the program and pay it forward. “I have a lot of younger family,” she said, “and I feel like with my new perspective, I can change their perspective.” Contact Leonor Grave by leonor@jhnewsandguide.com.

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food: Cocktail of the month

Rum Tea Sloshie: Avoid the frostbite For his last Scott n’ Pepper adventure (really), Scott takes a Jackson classic for a ride. I know I said goodbye two weeks ago, but like a gutted lake trout that still has a couple thrashes in it before it’s ready to leave this place, I wanted to sneak in one last hurrah. I’ve felt really honored to get to write regular recipe columns as well as cover food and restaurant happenings for the New&Guide during my time in Jackson, and I’ve always had the most fun writing my “Cocktail of the Month” column. While I love pushing people’s food boundaries with things like funky fish sauce and tingly SichScott Eren uan peppercorns, you’re not going to catch a heady buzz from the soup, no matter how good it is. In addition to the intoxication, cocktails are great because their assembly always comes with a little bit of a show. Whether you’re mixing up a strong little night cap like the HBIC or just dumping aperol in a can like the Rainier Spritz, you can ham it up for friends when making a drink. I’ve never made a cocktail that comes with more of a show than homemade sloshies. For this to work you need extra chill: more chill than a home freezer or ice cream maker can muster. You need dry ice, a byproduct of which is those haunted house-style plumes of think spooky fog. As a friendly reminder, dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide that sublimates from solid to gas at a temperature around -100 degrees. It’s also available cheaply at Albertsons. Basically, you can turn a simple whisk and bowl into a sloshie machine by adding dry ice and elbow grease. You just make your sloshie base — it’s important the base isn’t too alcoholic so it can still freeze — and mix while adding dry ice until the mixture is chilled to sub-freezing. Make sure to buy your dry ice right before using it, because it will turn into air within a couple of hours. In testing this recipe it was clear that folks might be a little trepidatious about using dry ice, so I have some safety tips. First, always wear gloves when handling dry ice so as not

Rum Tea Sloshie

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Eren’s dry ice sloshie: An 8th-grade-science-experiment approach to getting your summer buzz on.

to frostbite your skin, which can happen in just seconds. Also, make the sloshies in a well-ventilated area, since this process kicks off a lot of carbon dioxide. Finally, when getting towards the end of the freezing process make sure there is no visible gas coming off the sloshies. By the end the dry ice pieces will look like grains of rice; just keep mixing until they totally disappear. Don’t worry: When the dry ice hits the water in the mix it will eagerly return to its gas form, no risk of freeze burns. By the time this prints I’ll be two time zones away, I’m sure already missing Jackson. But I’ll be spreading its sloshies vibes everywhere I go, for the rest of time. Later Jackson.

Ingredients: • 8 tea bags (something spiced or floral, like hibiscus tisane, jasmine green, chai, etc.) • 1 cup white sugar • 2 lemons • 2 limes • 12 oz rum (any type works, but this is a great place for spiced or flavored rum) • 3 lb dry ice Directions: • Make the tea. Heat three cups of water to a boil. Add the tea bags and brew according to package instructions. Allow the tea to cool to room temp. • Make the simple syrup. Place 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of cool water in a saucepan and stir. Heat gently until sugar is dissolved then remove from heat. Allow to cool to room temp. • Make the mix. Mix the cooled tea and simple syrup with the rum and squeeze in the juice of your lemons and limes. Put your mix into the fridge for a couple hours to cool. • Crush the dry ice. Wrap your dry ice chunks in a kitchen towel or pillow case. Beat the chunks with a rolling pin or mallet to break the dry ice into tiny chunks. • Make your sloshie. Add the chilled shoshie mix to a large mixing bowl. Alternatively, pour the mixture in a stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Add a half cup or so of dry ice dust and mix vigorously with a whisk. The mixture will bubble and throw off mist and look really cool. When the intensity of the mist has waned so that you can see the mixture, add another scoop of dry ice and continue to mix, adding more dry ice when the previous addition has mostly disappeared. As the mix chills and freezes it will start to look soupy, then it’ll freeze and look like a painted pot at Yellowstone National Park, with small puffs of carbon dioxide steam bubbling out. When the mixture begins to lighten in color you’re getting close. Continue mixing until you no longer see any bits of dry ice and you see no steam coming from the mix. The whole process should take about 10 to 15 minutes of mixing. • Serve. Sloshies at home? Very cool.

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Rising Hope IPA is on tap starting Sunday at Roadhouse Brewing’s Town Square location.

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Residing 650 ft above the valley floor, this 5-bed, 6 bath Amangani Villa reinterprets western style on a grand scale. The Great Room’s 18-foot ceilings, two-story windows and commanding mountain views set the stage with natural light. The Gourmet Chef’s kitchen has black stone countertops, natural wood cabinetry, and high-end appliances. Entertain guests on the 1,595 sq. ft. outdoor deck with sweeping Snow King and the Teton views. A theater/game room, multiple outdoor patios are all at your personal disposal or enjoy full access to all the amenities of the famed Amangani Resort. This is the ideal turnkey mountain retreat.

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