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6C - Cody Enterprise - Tuesday, April 23, 2019 People Last New First Full Apr 26 May 4 May 11 May 18 47/68 42/65 44/73 45/67 46/69 47/65 45/68 42/67 47/67 46/73 43/71 43/69 36/58 40/61 35/60 41/73 36/57 42/57 46/68 50/71 48/69 49/66 35/54 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2019 Shown is Wednesday’s weather. Temperatures are Tuesday night’s lows and Wednesday’s highs. Wednesday 6:18 a.m. 8:12 p.m. Thursday 6:16 a.m. 8:13 p.m. Friday 6:15 a.m. 8:14 p.m. Saturday 6:13 a.m. 8:15 p.m. Sunday 6:12 a.m. 8:16 p.m. Wednesday 1:01 a.m. 10:12 a.m. Thursday 1:53 a.m. 11:05 a.m. Friday 2:37 a.m. 12:01 p.m. Saturday 3:15 a.m. 12:59 p.m. Sunday 3:47 a.m. 1:59 p.m. Cody for the 7-day period ending Sunday High/low 75°/27° Normal high/low 58°/33° Average temperature 48.3° Normal average temperature 45.5° Clouds breaking 47° 44° RealFeel: Mostly cloudy with a shower 68° 44° 44° 68° Nice with times of clouds and sun 68° 45° 43° 71° A shower or t-storm in the area 70° 42° 37° 73° Nice with clouds and sun 66° 45° 43° 67° Cloudy 62° 40° 34° 63° A couple of showers possible 51° 36° 31° 48° TUE NIGHT WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON Wed. Thu. Fri. Wed. Thu. Fri. Billings, MT 71/43/c 69/47/pc 67/45/t Bozeman, MT 67/33/c 67/38/pc 68/39/t Bridger, MT 65/41/c 68/42/pc 68/42/t Buffalo 65/44/c 67/44/pc 73/44/c Casper 71/42/pc 71/44/pc 76/45/t Cheyenne 67/40/pc 65/44/pc 71/47/t Columbus, MT 68/43/c 70/44/pc 69/42/t Dubois 60/34/pc 60/39/pc 59/37/t Gillette 67/42/c 65/44/pc 72/44/pc Green River 68/43/pc 69/45/pc 70/45/t Greybull 73/44/c 73/45/pc 74/44/t Jackson 58/32/pc 60/37/pc 58/35/t Jeffrey City 67/39/pc 66/44/pc 68/44/t Kirby 73/44/pc 72/44/pc 75/43/c Laramie 63/38/pc 64/40/pc 67/43/t Lodge Grass 66/40/c 68/44/pc 69/44/t Lovell 69/43/c 70/45/pc 71/45/t Manderson 73/44/pc 73/45/pc 74/46/t Powell 67/43/c 69/43/pc 68/42/t Rawlins 69/41/pc 70/44/pc 73/46/t Rexburg, ID 68/41/pc 70/47/pc 69/43/t Rock Springs 66/43/pc 68/46/s 71/46/t Sheridan 68/39/c 69/40/pc 73/43/t Shoshoni 73/46/pc 73/47/pc 75/47/c W. Yellowstone 54/32/c 56/34/pc 55/31/t Worland 73/44/pc 75/43/pc 78/44/c Total for the week 0.09” Month to date 0.43” Normal month to date 0.65” Percent of normal month to date 66% Year to date 1.26” Snowfall for the week* Trace” Snowfall month to date* 1.2” Snowfall season to date* 25.8” Cody Meeteetse Manderson Powell Lovell Bridger Sheridan Bozeman Livingston Greybull Thermopolis Ten Sleep Jackson Driggs Dubois Worland Mammoth Red Lodge Columbus Billings Hardin Lodge Grass West Yellowstone WEEKLY ALMANAC The patented AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature® is an exclusive index of the effects of temperature, wind, humidity, sunshine intensity, cloudiness, precipitation, pressure and elevation on the human body. Shown are the highest and lowest values for each day. CODY WEATHER REPORT Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice REGIONAL CITIES City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W SUN RISE SET MOON RISE SET TEMPERATURES PRECIPITATION SUN AND MOON MOON PHASES *estimated data Personal Loans Go First for 1507 8th Street | www.GoFirstBank.com | Weather sponsored by: Why Newspapers? Reason 142: “Because I care about local news. Not pictures of cute little kittens.” Commissioner Livingston made a motion to approve the final plat, Commissioner Tilden seconded, and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2019-15 Commissioners – RE: Discussion of Resolution – 2019-10 Zon- ing of Un-zoned Parcel, Site Address 225 HWY 295, Powell, WY Chairman Fulkerson gave a brief statement with regards to the assignment of an industrial zoning district to the parcel that does not meet all of the criteria required for a zoning map amendment. Commissioner Overfield made a motion to rescind the origi- nal resolution 2019-10 and rezone GR35, Commissioner Livingston seconded. After discussion with regards to time difference, and that a variance and special use permit will now be required, the motion carried. Tim Waddell, Park County Landfill Manager – RE: Approve & Sign Contract with Full Draw Construction for Tire Disposal Agreement Mr. Waddell presented an agreement with Full Draw Construc- tion to haul and dispose tires from the Cody and Powell locations with an annual review. Commissioner Overfield made a motion to allow the chair to sign the agreement as presented, Commissioner Tilden seconded, and motion carried. Brian Edwards, Park County Engineer – RE: Consideration to Authorize the Public Works Department to Seek Statements of Qualifications for Professional Engineering Services for Major Upgrades to Lanes 13 & 14 Between Willwood Dam and High- way 295 Mr. Edwards would like to move forward with the qualifica- tions-based selection process to provide costs for planning, survey- ing, design, bid/contract administration and construction of major up- grades to Lanes 13 and 14. With these estimates Mr. Edwards can budget accordingly out of the County Road Construction Fund. Commissioner Livingston made a motion to authorize the Public Works Department to seek statements of qualification for profession- al engineering services for these major upgrades to the Willwood Road, Commissioner Theil seconded, and motion carried. Executive Session. Commissioner Livingston moved to go into executive session pursuant to Wyoming State Statue § 16-4-405 (a) (ii), seconded by Commissioner Overfield and unanimously carried. Commissioners – RE: Interview for the Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center Board The Board interviewed Kimberly N. Banathy. Commissioners – RE: Interview for the Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center Board The Board interviewed William R. McCormick. Chairman Fulkerson called to reconvene the regular meeting. Commissioner Livingston made a motion to appoint Mr. McCor- mack, Commissioner Thiel seconded, and after further discussion Commissioners Overfield and Tilden voted nay, Chairman Fulkerson broke the tie by voting for Mr. McCormack. Tycee Mohler, Park County 4-H & Youth Development Educator – RE: Introduction to Northwest Extension Educators Present were Laura Balis, Fremont County Nutrition & Food Safety Educator, Kaitlyn Youngquist, Washakie County Ag & Horti- culture, Barton Stam, Hot Springs County Sustainable Management of Rangeland Resources, Debbie Kelly, Park County Cent$ible Nu- trition and Bobbie Holder, Park County Horticulturist. Each of these educators gave a brief update on the topics they are presenting to Park County clientele. In closing, Ms. Mohler thanked the Board and stated if anyone needs further information she would be happy to connect them with the Educators in our area. Executive Session. Commissioner Thiel moved to go into executive session pursu- ant to Wyoming State Statue § 16-4-405 (a) (ii), seconded by Com- missioner Livingston and unanimously carried. Chairman Fulkerson called to reconvene the regular meeting. Adjourn. Commissioner Livingston made a motion to adjourn, Commis- sioner Tilden seconded, and the motion carried. /s/Jake Fulkerson, Chairman /s/Joe Tilden, Vice Chairman /s/Lee Livingston, Commissioner /s/Dossie Overfield, Commissioner /s/Lloyd Thiel, Commissioner Attest: /s/Colleen Renner, County Clerk Publish: April 23, 2019 only Legal No. 4014 PUBLIC NOTICES It's your right to know years of conservation in the region, the role of science in communicating knowledge, national and international youth environmental activ- ism and “people of the earth.” Bulltail will describe the Crow perspective of Earth Day. He served in the Marines, worked in the ener- gy industry, has been an edu- cator in Montana schools and the Little Big Horn Tribal College. He is a Pipe Lighter and tribal historian. “Thinking like a geolo- gist” is the theme of Bau- mann’s talk about comparing geological change with that of humans’ activities, emphasiz- ing a concern for the future. Dominick will describe his conservation efforts over 40 years. He has been active with Friends of a Legacy, a nonprofit group which works to protect the McCullough Peaks wild horse herds. Smith, an engineer, will address the role of science in communicating earth’s dynamic systems to citi- zens in order to promote an informed democracy. Keller will show a video of youth climate change activist Greta Thunberg’s speeches to the United Nations and will provide an update about the legal case opened by the U.S. youth group known as Our Children’s Trust. Keller teaches comparative religion for the University of Wyo- ming. An archaeological perspec- tive will be provided by Todd, as he describes how people are one of the many compo- nents of the development and change of soils to the land- scape. A native of Meeteetse, Todd is a professor emeritus in anthropology at Colo- rado State University and a research fellow in anthro- pology at the University of Texas, Austin. Earth Day has been a national event since 1970. The March for Science is a more recent national promo- tion “to call for science that upholds the common good, and for political leaders and policymakers to enact evidence-based policies in the public interest,” accord- ing to the March for Science website. Wyoming Rising’s nonpar- tisan mission is to “advocate for civil liberties, quality public education, affordable health care, protection of the environment, and participa- tion in government.” Find out more at wyomingrising.org . SCIENCE from page 1C EARTH from page 1C PBS from page 1C AUTHOR from page 1C PLAY from page 1C Contest, the Center will pro- mote conservation through unique art constructed from recycled materials. Artists of all disciplines and skill levels are encouraged to submit their projects, which must relate to the theme of Earth Day. Individuals or families may submit projects for the art contest through April 12. Visit centerofthewest.org/ event/earth-day/ to learn more about the specific requirements and details regarding each contest. The Cody Lion’s Club will provide visitors with free tree cuttings they can plant in the club’s Annual Tree Giveaway program. SRL producers, along with the student journal- ists from Cody High School interviewed the teacher and students at Valley Elemen- tary; a father of two current students; a high school stu- dent and alumni of Valley Elementary; and Jillian Balow, Wyoming Superin- tendent of Public Instruc- tion. In this story, students from Cody High School took a deeper look into what rural education means today and what the future holds for the six children attending Valley Elemen- tary School. It’s an overview of the finances and values behind keeping small rural schools like Valley open. Follow #Opportunity- inAmerica for the rest of the stories. Department of Family Ser- vices and headed Wyoming’s mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention programs from 2003-2011. McDaniel has written four books, the most recent “Howard Zinn and Lois Mot- tonen in the Equality State,” published last month. This cultural event is par- tially sponsored by St. Paul’s Humanities Guild of Christ Episcopal Church. Public participation is welcome. The coffee at 10:30 a.m. is free. A $10 donation is sug- gested for the lunch which is provided after. Conversation guided by Pete and Lynne will occur during the lunch session. To register for the event, email lynnesimpson@ bresnan.net. or psimpson@ uwyo.edu. Sara Murray, an eighth grader and Sean’s daughter, has experience in community theater along with her father. She’s playing Mushu, Mulan’s dragon. “I’m ready to show off what we’ve done,” she said. Fellow eighth grader Izzy Ramirez, playing an ancestor, came into the production expe- rienced in choir concerts, but new to theater. Now she wants more. “I’m going to do drama next year,” she said. “It’s been really fun this year.” Eighth grader Jace Grant, playing Commander Sheng, has experience in Missoula Children’s Theater and had heard talk of a middle school play. He was thrilled to have a chance to take part and make history before heading to the high school. “It’s cool that it actually got done,” he said. Eighth grader Caiya Krei, playing Mulan, also had prior experience with MCT and even worked with an agency when she was young. She likes to be a part of starting something new. “Seeing all of the kids so excited to do this, that they want to do this the year after, it’s awesome,” she said. “See- ing the costumes, the set, it’s so exciting.” Based on Disney’s Oscar- nominated film, “Mulan Jr.” is a celebration of culture, honor and the fighting spirit. With hit songs and a story packed with action, humor and heart, the play brings ancient China to life with a modern sensibil- ity. The Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous dragon sidekick, Mushu, to save the Emperor. Defying the village matchmaker, Mulan takes up arms and disguises herself as a boy in order to spare her father from having to serve in the army. As the great battle with the Huns approaches, Mulan must choose between reveal- ing her true identity as a girl or saving all of China with her clever plan. Sixth-grader Elijah Cook rehearses his role as the emperor at CMS on Thursday. photo by LAUREN MODLER

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6C - Cody Enterprise - Tuesday, April 23, 2019

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Forecasts and graphics provided byAccuWeather, Inc. ©2019

Shown is Wednesday’s weather. Temperatures are Tuesday night’s lows and Wednesday’s highs.

Wednesday 6:18 a.m. 8:12 p.m.Thursday 6:16 a.m. 8:13 p.m.Friday 6:15 a.m. 8:14 p.m.Saturday 6:13 a.m. 8:15 p.m.Sunday 6:12 a.m. 8:16 p.m.

Wednesday 1:01 a.m. 10:12 a.m.Thursday 1:53 a.m. 11:05 a.m.Friday 2:37 a.m. 12:01 p.m.Saturday 3:15 a.m. 12:59 p.m.Sunday 3:47 a.m. 1:59 p.m.

Cody for the 7-day period ending Sunday

High/low 75°/27°Normal high/low 58°/33°Average temperature 48.3°Normal average temperature 45.5°

Clouds breaking

47°44°RealFeel:

Mostly cloudy with a shower

68° 44°44°68°

Nice with times of clouds and sun

68° 45°43°71°

A shower or t-storm in the

area

70° 42°37°73°

Nice with clouds and sun

66° 45°43°67°

Cloudy

62° 40°34°63°

A couple of showers possible

51° 36°31°48°

TUE NIGHT WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON

Wed. Thu. Fri. Wed. Thu. Fri.

Billings, MT 71/43/c 69/47/pc 67/45/tBozeman, MT 67/33/c 67/38/pc 68/39/tBridger, MT 65/41/c 68/42/pc 68/42/tBuffalo 65/44/c 67/44/pc 73/44/cCasper 71/42/pc 71/44/pc 76/45/tCheyenne 67/40/pc 65/44/pc 71/47/tColumbus, MT 68/43/c 70/44/pc 69/42/tDubois 60/34/pc 60/39/pc 59/37/tGillette 67/42/c 65/44/pc 72/44/pcGreen River 68/43/pc 69/45/pc 70/45/tGreybull 73/44/c 73/45/pc 74/44/tJackson 58/32/pc 60/37/pc 58/35/tJeffrey City 67/39/pc 66/44/pc 68/44/t

Kirby 73/44/pc 72/44/pc 75/43/cLaramie 63/38/pc 64/40/pc 67/43/tLodge Grass 66/40/c 68/44/pc 69/44/tLovell 69/43/c 70/45/pc 71/45/tManderson 73/44/pc 73/45/pc 74/46/tPowell 67/43/c 69/43/pc 68/42/tRawlins 69/41/pc 70/44/pc 73/46/tRexburg, ID 68/41/pc 70/47/pc 69/43/tRock Springs 66/43/pc 68/46/s 71/46/tSheridan 68/39/c 69/40/pc 73/43/tShoshoni 73/46/pc 73/47/pc 75/47/cW. Yellowstone 54/32/c 56/34/pc 55/31/tWorland 73/44/pc 75/43/pc 78/44/c

Total for the week 0.09”Month to date 0.43”Normal month to date 0.65”Percent of normal month to date 66%Year to date 1.26”Snowfall for the week* Trace”Snowfall month to date* 1.2”Snowfall season to date* 25.8”

Cody

Meeteetse

Manderson

Powell

Lovell

Bridger

Sheridan

Bozeman Livingston

Greybull

Thermopolis

Ten Sleep

Jackson

Driggs

Dubois

Worland

Mammoth

Red Lodge

Columbus Billings Hardin

Lodge Grass

West Yellowstone

WEEKLY ALMANAC

The patented AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature® is an exclusive index of the effects of temperature, wind, humidity, sunshine intensity, cloudiness, precipitation, pressure and elevation on the human body. Shown are the highest and lowest values for each day.

CODY WEATHER REPORT

Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice

REGIONAL CITIESCity Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W

SUN RISE SET

MOON RISE SET

TEMPERATURES

PRECIPITATION

SUN AND MOON

MOON PHASES

*estimated data

Personal Loans Go First for

1507 8th Street | www.GoFirstBank.com |

Weather sponsored by:

Why Newspapers?Reason 142:

“Because I care about local news. Not pictures of cute little kittens.”

Commissioner Livingston made a motion to approve the final plat, Commissioner Tilden seconded, and motion carried. RESOLUTION 2019-15Commissioners – RE: Discussion of Resolution – 2019-10 Zon-ing of Un-zoned Parcel, Site Address 225 HWY 295, Powell, WY Chairman Fulkerson gave a brief statement with regards to the assignment of an industrial zoning district to the parcel that does not meet all of the criteria required for a zoning map amendment. Commissioner Overfield made a motion to rescind the origi-nal resolution 2019-10 and rezone GR35, Commissioner Livingston seconded. After discussion with regards to time difference, and that a variance and special use permit will now be required, the motion carried. Tim Waddell, Park County Landfill Manager – RE: Approve & Sign Contract with Full Draw Construction for Tire Disposal Agreement Mr. Waddell presented an agreement with Full Draw Construc-tion to haul and dispose tires from the Cody and Powell locations with an annual review. Commissioner Overfield made a motion to allow the chair to sign the agreement as presented, Commissioner Tilden seconded, and motion carried. Brian Edwards, Park County Engineer – RE: Consideration to Authorize the Public Works Department to Seek Statements of Qualifications for Professional Engineering Services for Major Upgrades to Lanes 13 & 14 Between Willwood Dam and High-way 295

Mr. Edwards would like to move forward with the qualifica-tions-based selection process to provide costs for planning, survey-ing, design, bid/contract administration and construction of major up-grades to Lanes 13 and 14. With these estimates Mr. Edwards can budget accordingly out of the County Road Construction Fund. Commissioner Livingston made a motion to authorize the Public Works Department to seek statements of qualification for profession-al engineering services for these major upgrades to the Willwood Road, Commissioner Theil seconded, and motion carried. Executive Session. Commissioner Livingston moved to go into executive session pursuant to Wyoming State Statue § 16-4-405 (a) (ii), seconded by Commissioner Overfield and unanimously carried. Commissioners – RE: Interview for the Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center Board The Board interviewed Kimberly N. Banathy.Commissioners – RE: Interview for the Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center Board The Board interviewed William R. McCormick. Chairman Fulkerson called to reconvene the regular meeting. Commissioner Livingston made a motion to appoint Mr. McCor-mack, Commissioner Thiel seconded, and after further discussion Commissioners Overfield and Tilden voted nay, Chairman Fulkerson broke the tie by voting for Mr. McCormack. Tycee Mohler, Park County 4-H & Youth Development Educator – RE: Introduction to Northwest Extension Educators

Present were Laura Balis, Fremont County Nutrition & Food Safety Educator, Kaitlyn Youngquist, Washakie County Ag & Horti-culture, Barton Stam, Hot Springs County Sustainable Management of Rangeland Resources, Debbie Kelly, Park County Cent$ible Nu-trition and Bobbie Holder, Park County Horticulturist. Each of these educators gave a brief update on the topics they are presenting to Park County clientele. In closing, Ms. Mohler thanked the Board and stated if anyone needs further information she would be happy to connect them with the Educators in our area. Executive Session. Commissioner Thiel moved to go into executive session pursu-ant to Wyoming State Statue § 16-4-405 (a) (ii), seconded by Com-missioner Livingston and unanimously carried. Chairman Fulkerson called to reconvene the regular meeting.Adjourn. Commissioner Livingston made a motion to adjourn, Commis-sioner Tilden seconded, and the motion carried. /s/Jake Fulkerson, Chairman /s/Joe Tilden, Vice Chairman /s/Lee Livingston, Commissioner /s/Dossie Overfield, Commissioner /s/Lloyd Thiel, Commissioner Attest: /s/Colleen Renner, County ClerkPublish: April 23, 2019 onlyLegal No. 4014

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years of conservation in the region, the role of science in communicating knowledge, national and international youth environmental activ-ism and “people of the earth.”

Bulltail will describe the Crow perspective of Earth Day. He served in the Marines, worked in the ener-gy industry, has been an edu-cator in Montana schools and the Little Big Horn Tribal College. He is a Pipe Lighter and tribal historian.

“Thinking like a geolo-gist” is the theme of Bau-mann’s talk about comparing geological change with that of humans’ activities, emphasiz-ing a concern for the future.

Dominick will describe his conservation efforts over 40 years. He has been active with Friends of a Legacy, a nonprofit group which works

to protect the McCullough Peaks wild horse herds.

Smith, an engineer, will address the role of science in communicating earth’s dynamic systems to citi-zens in order to promote an informed democracy.

Keller will show a video of youth climate change activist Greta Thunberg’s speeches to the United Nations and will provide an update about the legal case opened by the U.S. youth group known as Our Children’s Trust. Keller teaches comparative religion for the University of Wyo-ming.

An archaeological perspec-tive will be provided by Todd, as he describes how people are one of the many compo-nents of the development and change of soils to the land-scape. A native of Meeteetse,

Todd is a professor emeritus in anthropology at Colo-rado State University and a research fellow in anthro-pology at the University of Texas, Austin.

Earth Day has been a national event since 1970. The March for Science is a more recent national promo-tion “to call for science that upholds the common good, and for political leaders and policymakers to enact evidence-based policies in the public interest,” accord-ing to the March for Science website.

Wyoming Rising’s nonpar-tisan mission is to “advocate for civil liberties, quality public education, affordable health care, protection of the environment, and participa-tion in government.” Find out more at wyomingrising.org.

SCIENCE from page 1C

EARTH from page 1C

PBS from page 1C

AUTHOR from page 1C

PLAY from page 1C

Contest, the Center will pro-mote conservation through unique art constructed from recycled materials. Artists of all disciplines and skill levels are encouraged to submit their projects, which must

relate to the theme of Earth Day. Individuals or families may submit projects for the art contest through April 12.

Visit centerofthewest.org/event/earth-day/ to learn more about the specific

requirements and details regarding each contest.

The Cody Lion’s Club will provide visitors with free tree cuttings they can plant in the club’s Annual Tree Giveaway program.

SRL producers, along with the student journal-ists from Cody High School interviewed the teacher and students at Valley Elemen-tary; a father of two current students; a high school stu-dent and alumni of Valley Elementary; and Jillian

Balow, Wyoming Superin-tendent of Public Instruc-tion.

In this story, students from Cody High School took a deeper look into what rural education means today and what the future holds for the six children

attending Valley Elemen-tary School.

It’s an overview of the finances and values behind keeping small rural schools like Valley open.

Follow #Opportunity-inAmerica for the rest of the stories.

Department of Family Ser-vices and headed Wyoming’s mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention programs from 2003-2011.

McDaniel has written four books, the most recent “Howard Zinn and Lois Mot-tonen in the Equality State,”

published last month.This cultural event is par-

tially sponsored by St. Paul’s Humanities Guild of Christ Episcopal Church. Public participation is welcome.

The coffee at 10:30 a.m. is free.

A $10 donation is sug-

gested for the lunch which is provided after.

Conversation guided by Pete and Lynne will occur during the lunch session.

To register for the event, email [email protected]. or [email protected].

Sara Murray, an eighth grader and Sean’s daughter, has experience in community theater along with her father.

She’s playing Mushu, Mulan’s dragon.

“I’m ready to show off what we’ve done,” she said.

Fellow eighth grader Izzy Ramirez, playing an ancestor, came into the production expe-rienced in choir concerts, but new to theater. Now she wants more.

“I’m going to do drama next year,” she said. “It’s been really fun this year.”

Eighth grader Jace Grant, playing Commander Sheng, has experience in Missoula Children’s Theater and had heard talk of a middle school play. He was thrilled to have a chance to take part and make history before heading to the high school.

“It’s cool that it actually got done,” he said.

Eighth grader Caiya Krei, playing Mulan, also had prior

experience with MCT and even worked with an agency when she was young. She likes to be a part of starting something new.

“Seeing all of the kids so excited to do this, that they want to do this the year after, it’s awesome,” she said. “See-ing the costumes, the set, it’s so exciting.”

Based on Disney’s Oscar-nominated film, “Mulan Jr.” is a celebration of culture, honor and the fighting spirit. With hit songs and a story packed with action, humor and heart, the play brings ancient China to life with a modern sensibil-ity.

The Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous dragon sidekick, Mushu, to save the Emperor. Defying the village matchmaker, Mulan takes up arms and disguises herself as a boy in order to spare her father from having to serve in the army. As the great battle with the Huns approaches, Mulan must choose between reveal-ing her true identity as a girl or saving all of China with her clever plan.

Sixth-grader Elijah Cook rehearses his role as the emperor at CMS on Thursday.

photo by LAUREN MODLER