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Ethan Morris knocks snow off the roof of the Jackson Hole Bible College on Friday afternoon. Morris, who attends the college, said he helps clear the building’s roof every Friday when needed.
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Almost time to vote
From staff reports, Jackson Hole, Wyo. November 3, 2008
Valley voters have just one more day to decide who they’ll support when polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Residents will cast ballots, depending on where they live, in races for Jackson Town Council and mayor, Teton County Board of Commissioners, Teton County School District No. 1 board of trustees, St. John’s Medical Center board of trustees, Wyoming Legislature, U.S. Congress, and for president of the United States.
Two uncontested candidates also are running for conservation district posts. And voters will be able to choose whether to retain state Supreme Court Justice William U. Hill, 9th District Judge Nancy Guthrie and Circuit Court Judges Tim Day, Robert Denhardt and Curt Haws.
Voters also may mark their ballots for or against two constitutional amendments. One would clarify and modernize the oath of office. The second would change the requirements for statewide initiatives or referendums.
Four candidates are vying for two slots on the Jackson Town Council. Incumbents Abe Tabatabai and Mark Obringer are running, as are Louise Lasley and Greg Miles. The top two vote-getters in the general election will win the four-year terms. Town Council elections are nonpartisan.
For mayor, Mark Barron is seeking a fourth consecutive term at the helm. Barron is being challenged by former Jackson Town Council member Mike Lance. Lance did not run in the primary but received six write-in votes and accepted the nomination to appear on the ballot. The mayor’s race is nonpartisan, with the winner leading the town for a two-year term.
Two incumbents will face two political newcomers in the race for two seats on the Teton County Board of Commissioners.
Voters must decide if incumbents Andy Schwartz, a Democrat who has served eight years, and Leland Christensen, a Republican who has served four years, will keep their seats. Or, voters may choose Republican Dennis Triano or Democrat Claire Fuller.
Seven candidates are vying for three spots on the St. John’s Medical Center board of trustees. The candidates for the nonpartisan board are Bill Best, incumbent John Cardis, Bruce Hayse, Herb Hazen, Emmy Knobloch, Peter Moyer and Smokey Rhea.
Voters will also choose four of seven candidates for the nonpartisan Teton County school board. Candidates are Greg Dennis, Liz Dufault, Cherie Hawley, Dawn Hazen, Robbi Farrow, Kate Mead and Debbie Meagher.
In state House District 16, which includes much of Jackson and Teton Village, Rep. Pete Jorgensen, a Democrat who has represented the district for the last six years, is challenged by Teton County GOP Chairman Joe Schloss.
In House District 22 — which includes most of northern Sublette County, Wilson and Hoback Junction in Teton County, and Alpine in Lincoln County — Republican Charles Stough is running against Democrat Jim Roscoe.
Republican Dan Dockstader is unopposed in Senate District 16, and Republican Keith Gingery does not have a challenger in House District 23.
Wyoming has a single U.S. House seat to represent the entire state, and voters can choose from Wilson Democrat Gary Trauner or former state Treasurer Cynthia Lummis, a Republican from Cheyenne.
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso is running against Democrat Nick Carter of Gillette, and Sen. Mike Enzi is being challenged by Democrat Chris Rothfuss of Laramie.
Absentee voting will continue through today in the election clerk’s office at the Teton County Administration Building. Absentee ballots that voters have mailed in will be collected until 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
Voters can register at the polls by providing photo identification and completing a voter registration form.
Wyoming law mandates that employees be given one hour off to vote on Election Day. The statute does not apply to an employee who has three or more consecutive nonworking hours during the time the polls are open.
The following guidelines should be observed to ensure employers and employees are in compliance with the statute: The hour off shall not be a meal hour and may be selected at the convenience of the employer. Employees must use the hour to vote. Failure to allow employees time off to vote can result in a misdemeanor criminal charge being filed, with a possible fine of up to $1,000.
For election information, including polling places, visit www.tetonwyo.org/ or read all of the Jackson Hole News&Guide’s election stories at www.jhnewsandguide.com/election.

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