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Extensions granted for driver licenses, IDs Additional time given for renewals Multiple options available for citizens to renew licenses and IDs By Aimee Inama Residents who have driver licenses and identification cards that will soon be expiring will have additional time to renew. Although WYDOT’s Driver Services offices are open and serving customers in person, a 180-day grace period signed by Gov. Mark Gordon the week of Aug. 3 gives residents more time to renew their credentials. Previously, the Governor signed an executive order extending it 90 days. The extension, which applies to credentials expiring between March 15, 2020 through Sept. 30, 2020, enables high-risk groups to wait to renew. “We are open for business and encourage people that can, to come in and renew their driver license prior to their expiration date. However, we realize our high-risk citizens, those with underlying health conditions and those who are older, may want to take advantage of this extension so they remain safe,” said Misty Dobson, WYDOT’s Driver Services program manager. If a resident has an expired license and wants to wait, they can visit WYDOT’s Driver Services webpage and download (http://www.dot.state.wy.us/COVID-19) and print the 180-day grace period letter that they may want to carry with them. For those who would still like to conduct business at Driver Services, WYDOT has instituted several safety protocols to help protect citizens and employees.
Driver Services offices throughout the state have implemented safety and cleaning protocols since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Driver Services employees wipe down their stations with cleaners after each transaction and have plexiglass barriers at their desks to provide separation between themselves and the customers. Examiners also wipe down the vehicles used for road testing, wear masks and require all applicants to wear masks. Although residents can conduct business at a local Driver Services Office, they can also take care of some items online, by email or by phone. The following services are available through these alternate methods. Online: Customers can download several driver forms online. They will need to email or mail the forms for processing. See below for email addresses and links to forms.
Email: Customers can email and submit driver forms for services such as: driving records, record review, hearing requests, probationary license issuance (on a limited basis), mail-in renewals, DOT medical certificate submission, requests for temporary licenses, disabled placard issuance, renewal and/or replacement. See below for email addresses and links to forms. Phone: Customers can call if they have general questions or to conduct other business by phone such as reinstatement fees/ requirements, CDL skills tests scheduling and requests for temporary licenses. Phone numbers and other contact information for local Driver Services offices can be found on WYDOT’s website. Or customers can reach the main Driver Services office in Cheyenne at: 307-777-4800. n Further Driver Services options can be found on page 7
Contents In this issue 8 Tom DeHoff takes reins of Operations 30-year veteran becomes Chief Engineer Operations
9 G. Clyde Larson award given WYDOT, WHP employees receive award
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WYDOT’s 2021 STIP now available for review
Oversized load caused delays in Cheyenne
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Transportation is seeking public comment and review of its 2021 transportation improvement program planning document. WYDOT’s draft 2021 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is available on the department’s website. People can download the 2021 draft STIP and make comments on the STIP map. There is a 30-day comment period on the STIP map. The STIP contains a listing of highway and bridge projects, airport improvement work, transit and Public Safety Communications Commission projects that WYDOT tentatively expects to contract for during the upcoming fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. The final STIP will also incorporate WYDOT’s capital improvement projects. The final approved STIP is published annually and updates are issued quarterly. The public can also submit their comments by email or by mail to 5300 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82009. The deadline for receiving draft STIP comments is Sept. 10, 2020. Besides 2021 projects, the draft STIP includes a listing of transportation projects slated through 2026. It also includes a summary of pass-through federal funding for public transportation throughout the state. Projects are listed by county and note the general character of work for the various transportation system projects. These projects include highway, transit, airports and others. WYDOT emphasizes that the STIP project listing is tentative and is revised in accordance with changes in funding levels, highway conditions and other issues that arise during the advance project design phase.
CHEYENNE – An oversized load caused delays through Cheyenne Aug. 19. Starting around 9 a.m., crews hauled a house up College Drive to US 30 (Lincolnway) until taking a right at Pershing Boulevard, a left on Whitney Road, another right onto US 30 and finally turning left at Reese Road. WYDOT crews temporarily lowered and then reinstalled the span wire beacons at the intersection of US 30 and Whitney Road to accommodate the oversized load. This required temporary road closures. Motorists used alternate routes to their destinations. There were delays. Additionally, around the same time the Laramie County Public Health Department hosted a drive-through COVID-19 testing operation at Laramie County Community College’s campus on College Drive, also causing congestion.
I-80 traffic delays near Cheyenne CHEYENNE – Transmission line work on Interstate 80 caused delays to traffic to complete necessary electrical connections and to ensure safety of work crews and the public. Motorists traveling on I-80 west of Cheyenne experienced delays on Aug. 18 and 19 as contractors with Black Hills Energy and WYDOT worked to install overhead power transmission lines across the interstate. Work was located just west of the Roundtop Road interchange at mile marker 354. The installation required temporarily stopping both eastbound and westbound interstate traffic for 15 minutes. “The electrical line work being done is important in order to continue to reliably serve our existing customers and to allow for the growing energy needs of the Cheyenne community,” said Dustin McKen, director of operations for Black Hills Briefs continued on page 4
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Bridge repair work caused delays on I-25 CHEYENNE – Southbound motorists on I-25 through Cheyenne encountered delays beginning Aug. 17 as maintenance crews with WYDOT worked on bridge repairs. Crews worked on a structure in the southbound lanes of I-25 between mileposts 9.14-8.9, just north of the I-25/I-80 interchange. The interstate on-ramps in the project area were closed while crews worked. Detours were in place with signs to guide motorists who wanted to merge onto I-25 southbound from US 30 (Lincolnway). Delays were caused by lane closures, speed limit reductions and workers present. Traffic control returned to the normal configuration after the work was complete.
Avoid placement of signs in rights-of-way LARAMIE – As campaigning for the 2020 election increases, more signs are being placed within state rights-of-way. WYDOT reminds residents, businesses and elected officials to keep all signs and advertisements out of WYDOT rights-ofway. Wyoming statute (W.S. 24-10-104) states that outdoor advertising must meet certain conditions for placement. Placing signs or objects within highway rights-of-way is prohibited, including on right-of-way fencing or on trees, traffic signs or traffic signal poles within the right-of-way. Wyoming statute (W.S. 6-6-301-307) states violators could be subject to fines and even jail time for not complying with the law. Businesses and residents who believe their signs may have been removed by WYDOT crews may contact the nearest WYDOT maintenance office to make arrangements to pick up the signs.
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Final phase of I-25 project from Randall to Horse Creek begins CHEYENNE – Crews with Simon Contractors and WYDOT began wrapping up a summer-long project on I-25 between mileposts 11-16. Aug. 10, crews milled and placed a high performance wearing course between the Randall and Horse Creek interchanges. A high-performance wearing course helps to improve driving surface durability and friction. The work involved interstate lane closures as well as closing each I-25 onand off-ramp in the project area for short periods of time. The ramp closures lasted between an hour and half for milling and paving, respectively.
Pavement work on Grand Avenue LARAMIE — Maintenance crews with WYDOT completed pavement patching work in Laramie Aug. 3-7. Starting Aug. 3, crews worked to mill and pave small sections of US 30 (Grand Avenue) where it intersects 21st and 22nd Streets. There were short lane closures and workers within the roadway during the project. The work left bumps in the pavement overnight until the project was complete. Motorists were encouraged to slow down through the work zone.
Pavement patching project on WYO 487, US 30/287 RAWLINS – Motorists saw delays as crews with Knife River and WYDOT began work on a pavement patching project in two locations in District 1. Work began on a stretch of WYO 487 north of Medicine Bow from mileposts 4.5-9. Milling started Aug. 3 and paving took about two weeks. Motorists needed to stop and delays of up to 20 minutes were seen as a pilot car guided traffic through the construction zone.
Mid-August, milling and paving work began on US 30/287 west of Rock River near the Carbon/Albany County line, from mileposts 281.5-283.5. Although a pilot car was not present for this section of the project, motorists needed to stay alert and slow down for lane closures, flaggers, reduced speed limits and other traffic control measures through the work zone. The overall project was expected to be complete by September.
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Wyoming Highway Patrol helps a nine-year-old find his family. ROCK SPRINGS – On Aug. 8, Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a young child walking along the side of I-80 in Sweetwater County alone. While troopers were responding, information was obtained that a passing motorist had picked up the child and taken him to the Green River Police Department. WHP troopers assisted the Green River Police Department in locating the young child’s parents. Troopers were able to find the family of the boy in Rock Springs. The parents were driving two separate vehicles when one of the vehicles experienced a flat tire along the side of I-80. After the repair on the tire was made, the parents loaded up and left, not knowing the child was not in either vehicle. Troopers were able to safely reunite the child with his family after determining there were no underlying suspicious circumstances. Thanks to the combined efforts of the Green River Police Department, responding troopers, and the act of the good Samaritans who stopped when they saw the young boy on the side of the road, this situation ended well.
Legal loads were allowed overnight on Snake River bridge JACKSON – WYDOT set temporary signals over the Snake River bridge on WYO 22 near the intersection of WYO 22
JACKSON – WYDOT, along with contract crews from Oftedal, began work near Game Creek Road to address recent movement in a slope near the Munger Mountain landslide. The work and a closure of the Game Creek pathway began on Aug. 10. Traffic control was in place to take the highway from five lanes (two travel lanes in each direction and a center turn lane), to three lanes (one travel lane in each direction and a center turn lane). “This is for safety for loading trucks and getting them turned around,” WYDOT resident engineer Bob Hammond said. The slope that crews repaired is south of the Munger Mountain landslide. As work has progressed in the area, crews found seeping water and unstable material. “The water and these layers together with removal of material created some instability and some land slumped, creating a landslide,” Hammond said. The landslide was slow moving and crews have been working on addressing the movement. To prevent any impacts to the new highway construction and stabilize it, the WYDOT geology program performed an analysis of the area based on the recent data and the decision was made to build a toe berm at the base of the slide. In order to perform the work, crews needed material from the Game Creek
route through Gillette via US 14/16 by 4.5 miles. Prime contractor, Border States Paving Inc., began building North Garner Lake Road in 2018 beginning at the northern end of the highway near the Dry Fork Station power plant and WYO 59 and extended east for approximately 3.5 miles where it met up with the existing North Garner Lake Road. This phase included the construction of a new overpass over the BNSF railroad tracks.
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Garner Lake Road ribbon cutting ceremony well attended GILLETTE – With the completion of the North Garner Lake Road project it was important to celebrate the four-year project and officially acknowledge and recognize those who helped make it possible. Representatives from the Campbell County commission, Road and Bridge, state legislators, contractors, mine and power plant representatives and media attended. WYDOT commissioner Rick Newton spoke about the importance of collaboration and thanked those who were in attendance for being a part of the success of the project. Senator Michael Von Flatern and former Campbell County commissioner Rusty Bell, who were instrumental in bringing this project to WYDOT, also spoke.
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Snake River south section work causes pathway closure
cut, a slope just north of Game Creek Road. The existing pathway and tunnel near the area was closed while operations were underway at the Game Creek cut. Expect work to last the rest of this season for the prep work, removal of material, and reclamation.
Aerial shot of new North Garner Lake Road and Northern Drive Intersection.
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and WYO 390 to allow legal loads to cross the bridge at night. Traffic was restricted to alternating, one-way traffic from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m. on weeknights. More information on what the state of Wyoming considers a legal load and when to apply for a oversize permit is available on the Wyoming Highway Patrol’s web site at http://www.whp.dot.state.wy.us/ home/size_and_weight/size_limits.html. WYDOT implemented a weight limit earlier this year to help protect the bridge until it can be replaced. WYDOT engineers are working on interim repairs until the bridge is replaced in 2023. The Snake River bridge is currently in the planning phases of construction.
At the ribbon cutting of the completed North Garner Lake Road were Jared Despain, District Engineer Scott Taylor, former Campbell County Commissioner Rusty Bell, Senator Michael Von Flatern, Transportation Commissioner Rick Newton, Gillette Resident Engineer Josh Jundt, Mike Bush from Gillette Construction, and Mike Oakley with HDR.
North Garner Lake Road open to traffic GILLETTE – WYDOT recently completed paving operations on the final phase of the North Garner Lake Road. This new 8-mile roadway will provide a second north-south access to north WYO 59, which will shorten the existing
In 2019, prime contractor Simon Contractors continued with the second phase which began with the realignment of the existing North Garner Lake Road which connects to Northern Drive at the southern end. This upgraded intersection includes free-right turn lanes from all directions and offers more fluidity for traffic. Other subcontractors on both phases were DRM, Reiman Corp., Keyhole Technologies LLC, Constructors Services Inc., Scott Brothers Inc. and Delta Wye Inc. Although WYDOT is overseeing this project, North Garner Lake Road is a county road and will be maintained by Campbell County. This partnership between WYDOT, Campbell County Commission, Contura Coal West, Western Fuels Wyoming Inc. and WYODAK Resource Development Corporation LLC, resulted in the construction of this new route to accommodate heavy truck traffic in Gillette. The cost of this new construction project was estimated at $34.2 million. Senate File 41, Enrolled Act 29, The Wyoming Mineral Impacted Road Act, established by the Wyoming Legislature in 2016 allowed projects, such as this, for the relocation, construction or improvement Briefs continued on page 6 September 2020
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of roads and bridges directly impacted by development of coal resources. WYDOT’s portion of the $24.2 million was funded by its State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The Campbell County Commission, Contura Coal West and Western Fuels Wyoming Inc. funded the remaining $10 million. There was a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 4 at the North Garner Lake Road and Northern Drive intersection to recognize the accomplishment of one of WYDOT’s larger projects and the partnerships that played a role in its completion.
Paving on I-90 between Buffalo, Sheridan SHERIDAN – Motorists traveling westbound from Buffalo to Sheridan encountered milling and paving operations beginning Aug. 31. Simon Contractors began milling the driving lane of the westbound I-90 beginning at mile marker 45.10 east of the Piney Creek Exit and moved west to mile marker 33.12 near the Meade Creek Exit. Motorists encountered lane closures, reduced speed limits, flagging operations and heavy truck traffic while traveling this stretch of I-90.
Paving on WYO 59 through Wright WRIGHT – Contractors have been widening a 6-mile section of WYO 59 from milepost 71-77 through the town of Wright over the past few months and are now ready to begin paving operations. The paving operation began Aug. 17 at the south end of the project near the intersection of WYO 450. Contractors paved the newly constructed outer travel lanes first where they tie into the existing shoulders. During this time, motorists encountered flagging operations with one-way traffic.
Sand Turn lookout temporarily closed SHERIDAN – The Sand Turn scenic turnout located on US 14 west of Dayton will be temporarily closed to traffic. The closure is due to an accident that
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occurred on Aug. 12 where a semi truck lost its brakes and took out the guardrail along the turnout while coming to a stop. According to Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper Louis Tegdesch, the driver had stopped at the brake check station prior to heading down the mountain and reported that there were no issues at that time. The driver was wearing his seat belt which resulted in only minor injuries including scrapes and bruises. WYDOT began repairs on the guardrail Aug. 17 and had the work completed within a week. Water barriers were placed at both entrances to keep traffic from entering the turnout. Signage indicating its closure was in place notifying motorists of its temporary closure.
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New Main/Major Avenue traffic signal activated in Riverton RIVERTON – Testing of the new Riverton Main Street/Major Avenue traffic signal was completed and it was activated Aug. 21. “Motorists should be aware that the traffic signal will be fully operational Aug. 21,” said Wyoming Department of Transportation Resident Engineer Robert Scheidemantel of Riverton. The new traffic signal is part of the ongoing $3.29 million US 26 (Riverton West Main ADA and Major Avenue/Main Street intersection traffic signal) project. The project also includes Americans with Disabilities Act improvements at every street corner and replacement of broken curb, gutter and sidewalk between the end of the concrete pavement in downtown Riverton (North 1st Street) and West Main Street’s intersection with Hill Street at the west end of the Central Wyoming College campus in Riverton. “We continue to encourage people to slow down and drive safely through the work zone,” Scheidemantel said. Prime contractor on the project is S&S Builders LLC, of Gillette. S&S Builders LLC was awarded the contract to rebuild the Major Avenue/ Main Street intersection and complete ADA improvements and repair broken curb, gutter and sidewalk on Dec. 12, 2019. Contract completion date is Nov.
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Pavement repairs scheduled Thursday on North Federal Boulevard in Riverton RIVERTON – Asphalt pavement patching occurred Aug. 20 on the northbound lanes of North Federal Boulevard in front of Walmart in Riverton. Traffic barrels and cones were installed through the work zone. “During the one day of work, traffic was diverted to one lane in each direction on the west side of North Federal Boulevard,” said Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Robert Scheidemantel of Riverton. “71 Construction will be repairing some dips in the transition of the asphalt and concrete driving surfaces in front of Walmart.” Scheidemantel said smoothness grinding of the street, including smoothness grinding in the West Main/Major Avenue intersection, is scheduled next week. “Expect traffic to be diverted the same way with reduced speed limits during this work,” he said.
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Traffic signal installation work at the intersection of Major Avenue/West Main Street in Riverton. The new traffic signal was placed in flash mode Aug. 20, and it was activated Aug. 21.
Pavement marking project in Worland WORLAND – A northwest and central Wyoming thermoplastic pavement marking project began Aug. 19, on Big Horn Avenue in Worland. The work in Worland took about a week to complete, according to Wyoming Department of Transportation Project Engineer Riley Palsma of Basin. The Worland thermoplastics installation involved the intersections of Big
Cody and Yellowstone National Park (US 14/16/20), between Lovell and Cowley (US 310), near Basin (WYO 30), between Casper and Shoshoni (US 20), in Shoshoni (US 20, and US 26/WYO 789), between Farson and Lander (WYO 28), between Lander and Diversion Dam junction (US 287), and between Hudson and Riverton (WYO 789). Prime contractor on the $233,000 project is Traffic Safety Services Inc., of Cheyenne. Contract completion date is Oct. 31.
Pavement improvements on US 26/287 east of Dubois
inside the western edge of the Wind River Reservation on US 26/287, according to WYDOT project inspector Scott Nolting of Riverton. Paving includes 1-inch of asphalt pavement leveling, 2-inches of pavement overlay and a chip-seal finish. Traffic was led through the project by pilot vehicles. With favorable weather, paving is expected to be completed by mid-September. “Depending on weather conditions, the chip seal may not occur until June 2021,” Nolting said. McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co., of Worland, is the prime contractor. Contract completion date is June 30, 2021. n
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Additional Driver Services resources for expiring driver licenses and IDs For additional information, please visit the following websites: • Driver Services Forms and Applications: http://www.dot.state. wy.us/home/driver_license_records/formsapplications.html • Number of customers allowed at one time per location: http://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/driver_license_records/ office-procedures---covid-19.html • Phone numbers and other contact information for local Driver Services offices can be found at: https://wydot.maps. arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=f7834c5fa12c4090b07172d159dbfafd
To contact Driver Services by email, choose from the following addresses: • Driving Records - dot-dscomp@wyo.gov • Record Review - dot-dscomp@wyo.gov • Hearing Requests - dot-dscomp@wyo.gov • Probationary License Issuance (on a limited basis) - dot-dscomp@wyo.gov • Mail In Renewals - renewals@wyo.gov • DOT Medical Certificate submission - cdl@wyo.gov • Requests for Temporary Licenses - renewals@wyo.gov • Disabled Placard Issuance, Renewal and/or Replacement - dot-dscomp@wyo.gov • For general Driver Services questions, go to WYDOT’s Contact Us page at: http://www.dot.state.wy.us/ ContactWYDOT/ and select Driver License Issues. n
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Tom DeHoff appointed as new assistant chief engineer for Operations By Aimee Inama WYDOT officials recently appointed Tom DeHoff as the new assistant chief engineer for Operations. DeHoff, a 30-year veteran of WYDOT, brings extensive experience to the position, having served in different programs throughout his career with the department. As assistant Chief Engineer for Operations, DeHoff is responsible for all five districts in the field; and the State Construction, State Maintenance, Highway Safety, Traffic Design/Operations, Equipment and Facility programs in Cheyenne. “I’m an excited about serving in my new role at WYDOT and am looking forward to visiting the districts to see what their needs are,” DeHoff said. “WYDOT’s mission is to provide a safe and effective transportation system and our districts are vital to accomplish that critical mission.” Prior to his appointment, DeHoff was DeHoff the district engineer for District 1 in Laramie, a position he held from May 2016. He also served as District 1 District Construction engineer from August 2011 to May 2016, staff engineer with the Construction Office from October 2010 to August 2011, resident engineer in Cheyenne from November 1999 to October 2010, project engineer from April 1999 to July 1999, senior engineer from January 1996 to April 1999, engineer/analyst from January 1994 to January 1996, engineer from January 1993 to January 1994, senior engineer specialist from January 1992 to January 1993, senior engineer technician from June 1991 to
January 1992, engineer technician from January 1991 to June 1991 and engineer assistant from May 1990 to January 1991. DeHoff ’s first few positions at WYDOT were with the Laramie Design Squad, which is a program open to students who are attending the University of Wyoming for engineering. DeHoff graduated from UW with a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering. DeHoff said he’s grateful to have worked at WYDOT for his entire career, adding that the department is like a second home to him. “It’s the people you work with and the relationships you create that matter,” DeHoff said. “WYDOT has become my extended family. The people here are some of the best in the business and I’m proud that I can serve alongside of them.” He also said that because he’s worked for the department so long, he can help pass along his knowledge and help others come up the ranks. “What’s important is passing along the knowledge you’ve obtained so you can help create new leaders,” DeHoff said. “By doing that, we can not only develop future leaders but ensure the department continually meets its mission.” n
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Trooper Caleb Hobbs and Elk Mountain Maintenance employees Justin Kiser and Craig Mustard were each awarded the G. Clyde Larson Memorial Award for their heroism.
WYDOT, WHP employees recognized for acts of heroism By Aimee Inama Craig Mustard, Justin Kiser and Trooper Caleb Hobbs knew they had to act fast. The unresponsive, 26-year-old woman they found folded in the fetal position on the driver’s side floorboard of her crashed sedan on Interstate 80 wasn’t breathing. The two maintenance workers from the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s Elk Mountain crew and the Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper worked as quickly as possible to get the woman out of her vehicle and onto the ground where she once again started breathing. Shortly after that, emergency personnel arrived on scene and transported the woman to the hospital, where she is recovering. For their acts of heroism, the Wyoming Transportation Commission in August awarded them the G. Clyde Larson Memorial Award. The Wyoming Highway Commission created the award in 1969 to honor the late G. Clyde Larson. Larson was appointed to a six-year commission term in 1965 by then-Governor Cliff Hansen. Larson died in July 1968, and his son, Grant, who served as a Wyoming State Senator from 1995 until 2010, was appointed to fill the unexpired term. The award was created in honor of the senior Larson, and its purpose is to recognize acts of heroism by department employees, either on or off the job. Since its inception 51 years ago, 57 WYDOT employees have been named Larson Award recipients. “We want to express our gratitude to you for the heroic work you did,” WYDOT Director K. Luke Reiner said. “We value the men and women of WYDOT who take action and run to the sound of the gun and not away from it. You all have demonstrated that and, as a result, saved a life. We are so proud of what you did. Keep up the great work. Go WYDOT!” The incident happened on June 17 at 6:25 p.m. when a crash
occurred at milepost 264 near Elk Mountain. The woman’s vehicle left the eastbound lanes of I-80, crossed the median and continued across the westbound lanes before it crashed on the westbound shoulder. Mustard and Kiser first arrived on scene and Hobbs arrived moments later. At first, the three men saw an empty car in the barrow ditch and a pickup in the median. The pickup driver had pulled over to call 9-1-1 after seeing the crash take place. While Hobbs interviewed the pickup driver, Mustard and Kiser were looking for the driver of the sedan, who they thought at first was likely ejected from the vehicle. However, they discovered she was in the fetal position on the floor of the driver’s side. The three men then worked quickly to remove her from the car. “When they found her, she was so compressed that her airway was closed off,” said WHP Lt. Kelly Finn during the awards ceremony as he detailed the event. “As soon she was removed from the vehicle, she started breathing again. These three men undoubtedly saved this woman’s life. Craig, Justin and Caleb are some of the most caring and big-hearted people I have ever met. They would do anything to help someone.” Commission Chairman Rick Newton thanked the three WYDOT employees for their work and dedication to the job and the people of Wyoming. “On behalf of the commission, we thank you for your heroism and being part of the WYDOT team,” Newton said. “You helped save a life and we are grateful for your dedication.” n
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Truckers Against Trafficking training leads to felony child sex abuse arrest By Sgt. Jeremy Beck On June 18, 2020, Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a possible victim of human trafficking. The initial clues were observed by a Colorado Port of Entry officer while inspecting a commercial vehicle. The officer recently completed in-depth training provided by Truckers Against Trafficking. The officer became suspicious after observing several human trafficking indicators. The driver allowed the inspecting officer to speak with the female in the truck to check her welfare and learned she was younger by almost 30 years. The female told the officer she was an out-of-work model, depressed, and out of money. The officer asked several times if she felt safe or wanted help. The female declined to give the officer a clear cut answer. The driver and passenger’s identifications were checked through the Colorado law enforcement database and returned with no issues. Since the female did not want to cooperate with the officer and answer questions fully, the officer allowed them to leave. After they left, the officer still believed, “none of it felt or
sounded right,” and decided to check the identifications through a national database. The officer found out the driver had an outstanding warrant from Oklahoma for child sexual abuse. This information was immediately relayed to law enforcement in Wyoming. The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) notified troopers of the vehicle’s description. WHP Troopers were able to locate the vehicle west of Cheyenne, Wyoming. The troopers confirmed the driver had a warrant for felony child sexual abuse, and he was arrested without incident. Even though the passenger said the driver had not harmed her, she was counseled on early warning signs of someone being groomed for trafficking. The female was transported to a hotel in Cheyenne and provided a room for the night. This is one more story that was able to end well due to multiple agencies working together to make sure victims of human trafficking are rescued, and offenders are held accountable. n
Signs of human trafficking Recognizing human trafficking is the first step in combatting this horrible crime. Learning the signs and reporting tips helps law enforcement identify victims and connect them with the care and resources they need.
Physical indications
Does the person: • Show signs of physical and/or sexual abuse, physical restraint, confinement, or torture? • Appear to be deprived of food, water, sleep, medical care, or other necessities? • Lack personal possessions?
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Work excessively long and/or unusual hours? Show sudden or dramatic changes in behavior? Appear to be coached on what to say? Act fearful, anxious, depressed, submissive, tense, or nervous/paranoid? Defer to another person to speak for him/her? Appear disconnected from family, friends, community organizations, or place of worship? Not have the ability to freely leave where they live?
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Employee Safety Noise Distractions By Geoffrey McPherson, Employee Safety Many employers permit the use of headphones and music in a variety of industrial and construction settings, presumably to improve employee morale and retention. Other employers play music across the workplace with speakers and stereos, such as in a warehouse, mechanic shop or testing facility. Industry safety sources warn any benefits gained from the use of headphones in the workplace will be overshadowed by safety hazards. Specifically, headphones can present a safety hazard when working in an industrial setting and impeding the employee’s awareness of surroundings. There are numerous instances of serious accidents and fatalities where employees were violating rules and wearing headphones, often while operating powered industrial trucks and other vehicles. In the warehouse shops, and other facilities, listening to headphones presents essentially the same risks as distracted driving. The risk is not only to the operators, but also pedestrians or even fellow employees who may be in the nearby area. Another risk is that corded and loose headphones can become caught in machinery or pose an electrical hazard. In federal OSHA’s recent standard interpretation, OSHA finds that “there is no specific OSHA regulation that prohibits the use of headphones on a construction or industrial site.” However, while the use of headphones on a worksite may be permissible at managerial discretion, such use may create or augment other hazards apart from noise. First, OSHA notes that the added deci-
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bels from headphones may cause a hazard to employee hearing and may undermine a hearing conservation program. Second, OSHA notes the related risks of distraction and inability to hear equipment, alarms or warnings. OSHA cautions that “listening to music may produce a safety hazard by masking environmental sounds that need to be heard, especially on an active worksite where attention to moving equipment, heavy machinery, vehicle traffic and safety warning signals may be compromised.” OSHA further explains that “struck-by hazards are one of the four leading causes of death in construction. OSHA has issued citations to employers following industrial accidents where employees have operated equipment (such as forklifts) while wearing headphones and have been unable to hear horns or other audio warnings. OSHA has cited the employers for failure to adequately train forklift operators or for failure to use the horn or other safety devices. Other OSHA regulations require employers to train employees about audio warning devices, for example, fire alarms, and to have the ability to evacuate the workplace. Headphones can create a serious impediment to timely evacuation and result in a tragedy. The recent standard interpretation echoes other warnings about the use of headphones in the workplace. In its “Protecting Yourself from Noise in Construction” booklet, OSHA indicates that “neither portable music player headphones nor hearing aids are substitutes for hearing protective devices.” In its “Agricultural Safety Fact Sheet,” OSHA directs employers to “instruct workers and operators not to use personal mobile phones, headphones or any items that could create a distraction” and “never wear earbuds or headphones when working near farm vehicles and equipment.” In addition, employers have a general duty under the Occupational Safety and Health Act to provide work environments free from any recognized hazard likely to cause serious injury or death. The guidance from OSHA is confused — OSHA advises employers to disallow headphone use where it is used in a way to create a recognized hazard. But the employees with the headphones control the volume and content. Accordingly, employers likely have no knowledge of whether employee music choices would create a hazard. OSHA’s ambivalent enforcement position leaves open the possibility that an accident with a distracted employee using headphones could result in a General Duty Clause citation to the employer. In terms of safety and OSHA compliance, employers would be wise to limit headphone use and train employees not to use headphones or music in a way that creates a distraction or inhibits their ability to hear alarms or equipment. WYDOT Employee Safety believes it would be prudent to include in the JSAs that the use of earbuds or headphones for entertainment be prohibited. n
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Wyoming commemorates milestone 150th first women’s vote anniversary Courtesy of Piper Singer, PR and Media Manager sa Swain – will make its way across the nation via I-70, with a This year, Wyoming continues to commemorate 150 years special stop at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Sept. of women’s suffrage and firsts for women in the nation. As the 4 at 10 a.m. Wyoming’s First Lady Jennie Gordon will welcome United States honors the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendthe semi-truck from the front steps of the State Capitol and offer ment, which guaranteed women the right to vote, Wyoming will a few opening remarks before it makes its final stop in Laramie mark the 150th anniversary of the first woman to vote on Sept. 6, on Sept. 5. 2020. On the morning of Sept. 6, 1870, in Laramie, Louisa Swain Following the arrival of the semi-truck and trailer in Laramie, made history by becoming the first woman to cast an electoral a ceremony recognizing Louisa Swain’s historic vote will take ballot under laws giving women full civil and political equality place at the Wyoming Women’s History House on Sept. 6 at 1 with men. p.m. In 2019, Wyoming celebrated the 150th anniversary of womTo follow the virtual road tour from Washington D.C. to en’s suffrage – 50 years before the 19th Amendment – and the Wyoming and for more information on the 150th anniversary of Wyoming Office of Tourism marked the milestone by declaring it the first women’s vote, visit firstwomanvoter.org and TravelWyothe “Year of Wyoming Women” with special exhibits and events ming.com. throughout the state. On Dec. 10, 1869, the Wyoming territory To celebrate Wyoming’s pioneering women and the strong became the first in the nation to guarantee women the uncondiwomen of today, Wyoming Office of Tourism encourages visitors tional suffrage including the right to vote, hold public office and and locals to join the conversation by sharing stories of female serve on a jury. empowerment by using #ThatsWYWomen and tagging @Visit“As we celebrate Women’s Equality Day today, it’s important Wyoming on Sept. 6, 2020. to recognize the trailblazing women, like Louisa Swain, who Twenty years after the 1869 law passed, Wyoming sought paved the way for so many women and for future generations,” statehood and it famously refused to enter the Union if women’s said Diane Shober, executive director of Wyoming Office of suffrage was not upheld. And in 1890, Wyoming officially enTourism. “The West played a pivotal role in the passing of the tered the Union as the 44th state and the first state to guarantee 19th Amendment and the pioneering spirit of Wyoming’s women women these rights. continues to live on today.” For more information about Wyoming’s 150th anniversary To commemorate the milestone anniversary, Wyoming Office of Women’s Suffrage and Wyoming Office of Tourism, visit the of Tourism partnered with The Louisa Swain Foundation and the award-winning site, TravelWyoming.com. n American Trucking Association (ATA) for a virtual women’s suffrage road tour from Washington D.C. to Laramie starting on Aug. 31. “We will utilize the unique convergence of the anniversaries of Louisa’s historic vote and the ratification of the 19th amendment to highlight the role women play in our society and to celebrate Wyoming’s ongoing legacy as the Equality State,” said Brandon Kirkham, board chair for The Louisa Swain Foundation. “We are proud to have such a wonderful partnership with the Wyoming Office of Tourism and the American Trucking Association to bring this commemorative moment to a national scale.” An ATA semi-truck and trailer – fully The Louisa Swain wrapped semi-truck that made its way from Washington D.C. to Laramie with a stop wrapped to honor Wyoming’s Louiat the state capitol building in Cheyenne.
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On Sept. 6, 1870, Louisa Swain of Laramie became the first woman to cast a ballot under full suffrage
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Congratulations to our July recipients! WYDOT salutes the following Director’s Extra Mile Award recipients. The award is presented to individuals who have traveled the “extra mile” in service to WYDOT.
Philip Flores Amy Lambert Kara Peterson
Training
New at WYDOT-U: What’s coming in FY21 By Amy Bale, Training Services A new fiscal year is coming and with it a new WYDOT-U schedule. We always look forward to this part of the year, as it gives us a chance to plan new training opportunities for WYDOT employees. This year we plan to continue exploring offering the same type of themed learning plans as the Six Big Themes for 2020. We’ll be working on developing learning tracks (like themes) from categories such as: • Leadership Development • Managerial Development • Soft Skills Development • Technical Skills Development These learning plans will be designed to give you a chance to learn and enhance your personal and professional development skills and will include classes, eLearning, videos, articles and books we curate for you. Plus, we will include our Wishlist classes into these plans, so they can be scheduled at any point when enough individuals or teams express an interest. These learning tracks can be an excellent way to complete an IDP, or a Development Plan on a PMI. The events you’ll find already on our schedule include our CORE courses which are primarily conducted by our Training staff, featuring: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) courses • Team Building • Communication • Change • Leadership Franklin Covey courses • 7 Habits
For more information about the Extra Mile Award or to nominate someone, contact Katherine.Castaneda@wyo.gov.
• Speed of Trust Additionally, video conferences and webinars will be provided by the Transportation Learning Network (TLN) throughout the year at all of our partici-
pating TLN sites. Finally, we will be focusing more effort on our structured Pathways Training Programs specifically: • WY. Supervise New Supervisor Training • WY. Lead Advancing Leaders Program A Leadership Needs Assessment from Development Dimensions Incorporated (DDI) helped us identify some front line supervisor knowledge and skills gaps and will be incorporated into our WY. Supervise program. Additionally, the program is being revamped to be delivered in a blended manner (classroom, virtual instruction, & computer based) to minimize travel as per some of the recommendations from the 2020 Training Needs Assessment survey. Our newest pathway, WY. Lead Advancing Leaders Academy is currently in development with a Planning Team and we are hoping it will be ready to be piloted during FY21. We hope you are as excited about this upcoming WYDOT-U season as we at Training Services are. We look forward to seeing you in one or more of our classes or learning tracks soon. n
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Welcome Jeffrey Griggs, Highway Development-Project Development; and Shannon Lewis, Facilities Management-Building Maintenance.
Promotions and Transfers Kristianne Balog, Motor Vehicle Services-Registration/Title; Erin Blackman, Bridge-Engineering Design; Charles Cordier, Bridge-Engineering Design; and Jacob Smith, Highway Development-Project Development.
James Boyd, Training Services – 10 years; Nicholas Hines, Environmental Services – 10 years; Brian Lahnert, Facilities Management-Custodial – 10 years; Margaret Mordahl, Planning-Programming – 10 years; Istvan Nemeth, Facilities Management-Building Maintenance – 10 years;
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Retirements Janice Burlew retired July 3 from Grants and Contracts Policy program as an administration specialist. She retired with 41 years of service to WYDOT. She began her career in March 1979 in Right of Way Records and Communications. Although she began Burlew in ROW, she has held many positions in different Programs during her 41 years: Accounting; Construction Staff; Contracts and Estimates; and Planning and Local Governments. Burlew has also been a loyal member of the WTDEA Headquarters chapter.
Lahnert
Talbot Hauffe retired on July 4 from Planning-Local Government Coordination with 18 years of service to the state. He retired as a senior policy and planning analyst.
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Carol Slane retired July 6 from Emergency Communications with 19 years of service to the state. Slane began her career with WYDOT in June 2001. Slane has been involved with the Cheyenne city Community Development Group that helps in combatting homelessness and assisting non-profit organizations.
Service Awards Kenneth Keel, Highway Development-Project Development – 30 years; Crystal McGuire, Patrol-Support Services – 30 years; Brian Rentner, Bridge-Engineering Design – 20 years; Karl Germain, Patrol-Support Services Operations – 15 years; Bud Hough, Traffic – 15 years; William McMillion, Facilities Management-Custodial – 15 years;
Erik Shoden, Patrol-Capitol Services Protection – 10 years; Chrystal Fauver, Port of Entry-Cheyenne I-80 – 5 years; David Herdt, Planning-Local Government Coordination – 5 years; and Ryan Kolb, Right of Way-Appraisals – 5 years.
Congratulations
Keel
McGuire
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Cheryl Bean has been selected for the Aviation Planning and Programming Manager’s position in Aeronautics effective Aug. 1.
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John Poelma, with Maintenance Staff and his wife, Erica, welcomed a new baby girl to their family. Claire Vivian was born on Aug. 21. She weighed in at 8 pounds, 1.4 ounces and measured 20.5 inches. She joins older brothers Adam and Jacob who will surely protect her. n
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Service Awards
Lucille Cawley, Highway Development-Project Development-Laramie Design Squad; Jonathan Cockrell, Laramie Construction; Braden Kirkbride, Highway Development-Project Development-Laramie Design Squad; and Caleb Pimmel, Rawlins Construction.
Robert Russell, Rawlins Construction – 35 years; Joshua Gebauer, Cheyenne Patrol – 15 years; Gabriel Testerman, Cheyenne Patrol – 15 years. n
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Promotions and Transfers Travis King, District 1 Maintenance Staff; and Madeline Perez, Highway Development-Project Development-Laramie Design Squad.
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PEDESTRIANS
District 2
District 3
Mardy Wagner, Emergency Communications-District 2 Radio Shop – 5 years.
Welcome Stephen Honeywell, Douglas Maintenance; and Bruce McCullough, Douglas Maintenance.
Welcome Cory Thibeault, Port of Entry-Kemmerer.
Promotions and Transfers Darrell Bowie, Evanston Maintenance.
Service Awards
Honeywell
Farrington
Morvee
Boughton
Wagner
McCullough
Service Awards Steven Farrington, Douglas Maintenance – 25 years; William Morvee, Douglas Maintenance – 20 years; Michael Boughton, Wheatland Maintenance – 10 years; Dustin Bumbaca, Port of Entry South Region – 5 years; Stacy Christianson, Port of Entry-Lusk – 5 years; and
Kasey King, Kemmerer Construction – 30 years; Jason Moller, Pinedale Patrol – 15 years; and Mitchell Kannier, Pinedale Patrol – 10 years. n
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Congratulations Phillip Giffin has been selected as the District 2 resident engineer for crew 2002 in Casper. Giffin is a former WYDOT employee who has returned. His position was effective Aug. 3. n
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District 4 tion Staff – 10 years; and Jonathan Struebing, Gillette Maintenance – 10 years.
Welcome Mark Gerken, Moorcroft Maintenance.
Promotions and Transfers
Erik Brannigan has been selected for Traffic’s urban striping foreman position in Sheridan effective Aug. 16.
Out and About
Paul Miller, District 4 Traffic Staff.
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Carmichael
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Gillette construction crew Nicki Wilson, Tony Niswender and Andrea Pfeil (summer intern) enjoying a light moment celebrating the completion of the White Tail Creek bridge project they have been working on. White Tail is located about 40 miles north of Gillette on WYO 59. n
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Service Awards Thomas Michelena, Sheridan Maintenance – 40 years; Jacob Cheser, Michelena Sheridan Patrol – 15 years; Carl Carmichael, District 4 Support – 10 years; James Evensen, District 4 Construc-
Retirements Steven Gray retired on July 2 from Sheridan Traffic striping. Gray retires with 15 years of service to the state.
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Gerken
Congratulations
Gray
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Rides
Heavy Equipment Operator William McGary of Baggs owns this 2009 Harley Streetglide. It has 18-inch apes. McGary tells that she’s also known as a “Bagger.”
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District 4’s lay down crew stumbled upon an American flag in the rightof-way this summer and have proudly been displaying it on the paver this season. While paving WYO 345, a route that parallels I-90 between Sheridan and Ranchester, a motorist called the district office to share how much they enjoyed seeing the flag flying and for her it gave her hope.
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Brian Lahnert from Facilities Management owns this 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix low rider with a beautifully done hand-airbrushed paint job.
Passings
District 5
Welcome
Richard Cox
Cole Dallman, Cody Construction.
Promotions and Transfers Ronald Hoffman, Riverton Construction.
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Richard “Dick” Cox, 86, passed away Dec. 19, 2019 in Cheyenne. He was born Aug. 25, 1933. He worked with WYDOT in the Engineering office in Laramie for 31 years. He is survived by his wife Marilyn of 66 years, one son, one daughter, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. n
Letters WHP professionalism at its finest Dear Director Reiner: I wanted to compliment you for the professionalism and candor of Trooper Todd Hardesty in Cody. On July 28, my adult son and I were on a motorcycle trip on US 14 approximately 32 miles west of Cody when my son had a collision on his motor. Trooper Hardesty arrived with the ambulance and after my son was transported from the scene with non-incapacitating injuries, Trooper Hardesty completed his collision investigation and waited about two hours with me for the tow truck to arrive. After realizing he and his lieutenant were the only two troopers available in Cody, I advised he could leave and I would wait out the tow truck. He insisted on staying with me due to the remote location and lack of cell coverage. I was actually grateful he waited as I was feeling some shock from the aftereffects of my son’s crash and was worried with the unknowns of his condition at the time. Trooper Hardesty and I had a pleasant conversation about various topics, current affairs and shared some war stories. This was a much needed distraction from the events at hand. I would also like to thank Trooper Hardesty’s lieutenant (name unknown) for taking the time to visit with the tow company in Cody to express his concerns for the two-hour delay in their response. Without the lieutenant’s involvement I would have had a more difficult time arguing the tow bill as they attempted to overcharge me on labor for their slow response. Thank you for your leadership and the professionalism your agency’s personnel showed at a Wyoming visitor’s time of need.
Sincerely, Jeff Eavenson Retired Sergeant, AZ DPS/Highway Patrol
Thank you WYDOT family
Grateful family thanked respectful WYDOT contractor Dear Simon Corporation, I would like to express my family’s sincere appreciation to the Simon Construction crew, currently working east of Lusk on US 20. On July 17 we drove in a funeral motorcade from Lusk to Harrison, Nebraska with a very gracious Niobrara Sheriff as an escort. The construction crew let us all through the one lane section, the crew ALL stopped, removed cover and stood to honor a great man on his last ride. You will never know how much this symbol of respect was appreciated by all of us. We thank you immensely, you touched our hearts with your thoughtful gesture. Please know such a simple act had a profound impact on so many. Everyone noticed and a lot commented at the reception how, only in the west does such a show of respect and honor happen. This time your crew honored one of the last great horsemen in Nebraska, a man who ran his family ranch at the age of 15 after the death of his father, purchased his first horse from the calvary in Fort Robinson and went on to a decades long career raising nationally recognized quarter horses. Ray Semroska a great family man and horseman extraordinaire. Please pass this on to the crew working there in 100 plus degree heat in the dirt and wind, they are our heroes everyday they show up to work in such conditions and with such dedication to their profession. To also be such considerate people is a tremendous asset to your operations. Thank you for your respect for the families of each and every person you honor is such a way.
Sincerely, P. Rene Bunge Larson and the extended family of Ray Semroska. Lead, South Dakota
I will soon be retiring and I would like to thank everyone that donated time or helped my wife after my vehicle accident.
Thank you Calvin Williams
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Break Time See if you can find the following 25 words hidden in the grid to the right: 1. Apples
14. Hunting
2. Autumn
15. Leaves
3. Birch
16. Pies
4. Bonfires
17. Pumpkin
5. Caramel
18. Quail
6. Cinnamon
19. Rake
7. Cornstalk
20. Scarecrow
8. Crow
21. School
9. Elk
22. Tractors
10. Fall
23. Wind
11. Football
24. Tailgating
12. Harvest
25. Wool blankets
13. Hayride Answer to the August 2020 Break Time Sudoku puzzle:
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