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SENATOR AND STATE REPRESENTATIVES MEET THE PUBLIC AT HOTEL LABONTE On Tuesday, January 12, a state senator and three state representatives made their way to the Hotel LaBonte in Douglas for an informal "Dessert with the Legislators".
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GLENROCK HOME CATCHES FIRE FIRE DEPARTMENT DOUSES FLAME
AVIATION PIONEER/WYOMING
Last week, The Glenrock Bird brought you news regarding the joint project by the Converse County Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management of Converse County, called 'Project Lifesaver'.
HERDER SPORT & EVENTS - 3 JOE DONA: TOWN VETERINARIAN AND LADY HERDER COACH
LAWMAKER DIES
A man who derives satisfaction from his job is fortunate indeed. Joe Dona has two of them - one that puts food on the table and a roof over his head, and another that fills his burning desire to provide quality community service.
HERDER WRESTLERS EXPERIENCE FRUSTRATION, SUCCESS
Herder wrestlers took to the mat on Friday, January 8 in Glenrock and on both Friday and Saturday the 9th in Douglas, where the Shane Shatto Invitational took place.
NEWS FROM THE NEST - 6 OLD TRADE - NEW HAND
According to the New World Encyclopedia, apprenticeship 'is a system of training a new generation of skilled crafts practitioners'.
ENZI ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS FOR U.S. MILITARY ACADEMICS
Wyoming Lawmaker and aviation pioneer Ralph Johnson. Photo courtesy Wyoming Tribune Eagle
CHEYENNE — Ralph Johnson, a former Wyoming lawmaker who was known as an aviation pioneer, has died. He was 103. Johnson, who lived in Cheyenne from 1935 to 1988 and served in the state Legislature from 1951 to 1953, died at a community for seniors in Tempe, Ariz., on Tuesday. Family members say Johnson was born in 1906, less than three years after the Wright brothers flew. He joined the Army Air Corps after graduating from Purdue University's Mechanical Engineering School and eventually became the chief test pilot at United Airlines' Cheyenne maintenance base. While in Cheyenne, he developed the stabilized approach to landing that is still in use, as well as other several other innovations. Johnson received several aviation awards and honors for his work. Permission to reprint article by AP.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., has nominated 15 Wyoming students for the United States Service Academies for 2010.
CONVERSE COUNTY & BEYOND - 7 SENATOR AND STATE REPRESENTATIVES MEET THE PUBLIC AT HOTEL LABONTE
On Tuesday, January 12, a state senator and three state representatives made their way to the Hotel LaBonte in Douglas for an informal "Dessert with the Legislators".
Roof of house. Photo © © Mark Dosa.
LEGISLATURE BUDGET SESSION
By editor Amanda Smith
A house fire located at 236 N. 8th street in Glenrock was reported at approximately 9:07pm on Thursday night January 14th. According to Glenrock Volunteer Fireman Shane Byrd, "No one was hurt and we were able to contain the fire before it got out of control" The fire appeared to have started in the Chimney and made its way into the attic but was quickly contained before any more damage could occur. Glenrock Firefighter Craig Preston used a fireman's ax to make an entrance in the rooftop of the home, fighting back flames coming up through the roof, so that firefighters could gain access to the immediate area of the fire. The home, owned by Candy Henderson and occupied by Cassey Wallace was evacuated and occupants spent the night safely, with friends and family.
Main house. Photo © Amanda Smith
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The Wyoming State Legislature is scheduled to convene for the 2010 Budget Session on Monday, February 8.
"We were all watching a movie and a friend came up to pick up a dog and saw that the chimney had sparks coming out of it, we went outside and saw fire on our roof," stated Wallace.
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Both Rolling Hills Fire and Glenrock Fire Departments rolled on this call in freezing temperatures, taking firefighters only approximately 15 minutes to get the fire under control and an approximate hour securing the scene.
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We live in a small town folks ... and we're very lucky and Blessed Chimney pipe. Photo © Amanda to have volunteer firemen get up Smith in the late hours of the night to put out the flames that can easily and quickly destroy lives and property. Shane Byrd was just one of many local volunteer firefighters from Rolling Hills and Glenrock who worked to save the home in A regularly scheduled City Wyoming's all too well known Council meeting on Monday, freezing temperatures during the January 11, provided a forum late hours of Thursday night, for concerned citizens and town January 14th, 2010. officials to discuss their dissatisfaction with the condition of An excerpt taken from The Glenrock's town streets after the Glenrock Bird blog on the morn- most recent storm. Sixteen peoing of Friday January 15: ple were counted in the public Goodnight Glenrock - its seating area, including three 12:40am and its time to turn the from the local media. lights out. Oh, and sleep soundly... you're under the best protec- Mayor Cielinski Accepts Full tion out there, that of the Glenrock Responsibility and Rolling Hills Volunteer Fire Departments. A weary looking Cielinski stated, "I apologize for the road conditions. The timing was bad.
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CITY COUNCIL CRITICIZED OVER STREET PLOWING
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Dave Andrews (Public Works Director) was out of the state for the holidays." Cielinski went on to reveal "It's ultimately my fault". In addition to accepting responsibility, Cielinski indicated that policy changes were discussed and being considered for implementation. One of the policy changes involves how city workers will be called out when storms hit the town during weekends and holidays. Cielinski reported "Staff will determine at 5:00 a.m. if precip-
itation calls for assessment. The magnitude of precipitation will be looked at and 'a call for all hands on deck' will be made if needed. We will get plowing done earlier and snow off the road quicker without traffic." (The streets being relatively clear of traffic on holidays and weekends at five in the morning.) "The downside to this," Cielinski stated, "is overtime pay." Citizen Jim Williams Irate Continued on Page 2
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PROJECT LIFESAVER DONATION UPDATE By staff reporter, Jessica Smith
Last week, The Glenrock Bird brought you news regarding the joint project by the Converse County Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management of Converse County, called 'Project Lifesaver'. The program is designed to provide timely response for adults and children who wander due to conditions such as Alzheimer's, Autism, Dementia, and other disorders by providing a wristband transmitter which the departments can track with their receivers. Search times that used to take anywhere from 4 hours to several days will now be as little as 30 minutes thanks to this lifesaving equipment. As of this printing, Converse County's Project Lifesaver only has five transmitter bands and two of those are already in use. The nominal fee charged to those who use the bands ($10 per month) is put into an account where 100% of it will be used to purchase new equipment. The Project still needs your help, however, to ensure that everyone who needs one of these bands will have access to one. If you would like to find out more about Project Lifesaver, please call the Converse County Sheriff's Office at (307) 358-4700 or if you would simply like to donate to their cause, donations can be mailed to Project Lifesaver, c/o Kiwanis Club of Douglas, 14 Cherokee Trail, Douglas, WY. 82633
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GLENROCK PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS UNDER WAY
According to the New World Encyclopedia, apprenticeship 'is a system of training a new generation of skilled crafts practitioners'. Jerry Bates of Jerry's Leather here in Glenrock is keeping the age-old tradition of apprenticeship alive and well--only without the ancient red-tape (no one has to live in his shop or be 'signed over' to him for seven years). You see, Jerry Bates loves to teach his leather craft and he loves to teach it to anyone who is willing to learn. Enter Kyle St. Clair, who's son Caleb needed a new belt. "His Dad stopped in one day," explained Jerry, "and he wanted to know if [Caleb] could come in and learn how to make a belt." Bates happily agreed, Mr. St. Clair purchased the supplied for his son, and for the last three weeks Caleb has been learning the fine art of leather tooling. "I needed a new belt...my Dad paid for the belt and then I made it for Christmas," Caleb explained. Not only has this industrious fourteen year old completed his belt and a wallet (both of which are gorgeous), he has also started creating a new belt for his father. "It's a lot of fun--I enjoy it" Caleb said of learning the
Well #7, newly constructed last year, is near completion thanks to the efforts of 71 Construction. An auxiliary building made of concrete block is being constructed at the site and will house the pump and motor. "When they get it enclosed, they'll begin to do some electrical inside and...in probably about a month...the part of it that we'll install--the pump and the motor--in the well and begin to get it all tied in," stated Andrews, "By April or May, we should have it all in." In regards to the Country Estates Waterline Project, which you read about in a previous editon of The Glenrock Bird, an old water line that runs in a loop from Town Park to Deer Creek RV Park, down Millar Lane to Melanie and on to Brubaker, will be replaced. "Country Estates Waterline is under construction," Andrews said, "[We're] replacing about 5,000 feet of...30-plus-year-old waterline." The line has given Public Works much in the way of problems and leaks in the recent past. One more project getting ready to begin for Public Works is the decommissioning of the Sun Up sewage lift station, which is located east of Glenrock Motorsports at the end of the secondary road. "Instead of pumping waste constantly uphill to our main," Dave Andrews explained, "we will cross the highway and the old railroad right-of-way, and gravity flow that sewage so we don't have upkeep and maintenance on the old lift station." The project has been engineered and is waiting on the Department of Environmental Quality to issue a permit to modify the wastewater system. Once the DEQ permit is in hand, the project will go out for bid--hopefully in another month.
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The Glenrock Bird has expanded their phone system. The Bird's new phone numbers are as follows: Main line: 307-298-5138 Staff Reporter Jessica Smith: 307-298-5138 Staff Reporter Mark Dosa: 307-298-5108
Jerry Bates is considering offering Caleb's tooling job up-close. Photo © Jessica some classes on Smith. this fun and relaxing craft, but is waiting to see if interest would ed sentence when he said, "He's be high enough to warrant it. a pretty great teacher!" The classes would be open to If you are interested in learning anyone interested, though they the art of leather craft, or would would be geared more towards like to utilize the skills of Jerry's youth. And what of Mr. Bates' Leather, call (307) 751-1856. teaching skills? Caleb St. Clair summed it up in one well-word-
Caleb St. Clair tools a belt he is making for his father, Kyle. Photo © Jessica Smith.
By staff reporter, Jessica Smith
On Tuesday, January 12th, the Glenrock Middle School held it's annual Band Festival and what beautiful music was made! Created by Glenrock Schools Band Director, Jeremy Huck, the Festival is a teaching and learning experience for all students involved--from Middle to High School. Each 6th, 7th, and 8th grader is required to play at least two things before a panel of judges. One was a piece of music played with their section (flute section, percussion section, etc.), and the other could either be a solo, duet, trio, or quartet. The students are allowed to choose from any music the school already had, or they could bring music from home for approval by Mr. Huck. The 8th grade students were also required to play a solo from another piece of music.
This year's choice? The them from 'Jurassic Park'. To judge the different groups of Middle School students, Mr. Huck brought in some experts in the field--members of his High School Band. "It gives them a chance to have to analyze what they're hearing and decide what's wrong and how to fix it right there on the spot," Huck explained, "Now in April, they'll go to their own festival and they'll be judged, so this gives them a little bit of insight as to what they're being judged upon. In Middle School, they're on one side, and now in High School, they're seeing the other side of the coin and so when they go to their festival they've had a little more experience on both ends." Lisa Adams, a Senior at Glenrock High School, was one of the judges for the event on Tuesday and had this to say about why she does it. "I volunteered because I have fun doing this," she said smiling, "I've done it every year ever since I was eligible." So what do the judges look for? The way a stu-
dent plays, their posture, their air support, and their rhythms, just to name a few of the points addressed at the festival. "It's basically just a critiquing," Adams said, "and helping them improve and telling them what they did good." Ethan Craft, a trumpet player in 6th grade, joined Colin Bryner and Harley Spangler--also 6th grade trumpet players--in a rendition of "The Merry Widow Waltz". Ethan's views on playing before a panel of judges? "It's not that bad," he said, "I've been in front of a lot more people than that so I know what it's like." The advice given to him by one of the judges had already helped Ethan: "He told me that if I lifted my bell up a little further, I would get the higher notes better," he said, "...it worked very good."
of performance he coaxes out of these talented young people (not to mention his lightning speed as he races back and forth to make sure everything is running smoothly). Converse County School District #2 is fortunate to have such a dedicated individual-one of many it would seem-counted among it's educators.
Harley Spangler (l), Colin Bryner (c),
Jeremy Huck continually and Ethan Craft (r), play 'The Merry impresses with the caliber Widows Waltz'
CITY COUNCIL CRITICIZED - Continued from Page 1 Over Street Conditions Speaking from the public podium to Council Members, Jim Williams, a retired field engineer for Kenworth and Peterbuilt, was fervent and visibly upset. "I have been making suggestions to the city for six years," a dismayed Williams stated. "We have not been getting served. My family had a near tragedy, and I do not want to see another kid fly over a car." Williams went on to suggest "You have to have leadership. You have to execute. I've been giving suggestions, not complaints, for six years. Make it happen." Williams then offered his help with future snow removal at no charge. Williams's career enabled him with expertise in matters related to snow removal. School Superintendent Kirk Hughes Demands Accountability Next to address the Council was
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Leather 'tooling' involves placing a pattern over the leather and following that pattern with a sharp-ended tool. Before any work begins, the leather must be moistened, which allows for freer movement of the leather and better 'molding' of what you are making. After work Jerry Bates, of Jerry's Leather, instructs Caleb St. Clair. begins, regular moistening of Photo © Jessica Smith. the leather needs to take place to keep it pliable and to keep it from cracking. Once tooled, the leather then gets stained and sealed, and then the buckle (or other appropriate hardware) is attached.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL
By staff reporter, Jessica Smith
The Public Works Department of the Town of Glenrock is having a very busy beginning to 2010. Currently there are several things 'in the hopper' for the group, some of which were started in 2009 and will be completed this year. The Glenrock Bird spoke with Dave Andrews, Public Works Director for the town, to find out more about these projects which include Well #7 and the Country Estates Waterline Project.
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Kirk Hughes, Glenrock's School Superintendent. Every child within the district is under the care and custody of Hughes during school hours, and he is adamant about the importance of their health and safety. "I have over seven hundred kids in schools every day. This (the snow situation) is a health and safety issue." Hughes asked the Council if there is a Town Ordinance requiring residents to keep sidewalks in front of and adjacent to their residence clear of snow. The Council revealed there is such an ordinance. "Many kids walk to school," Hughes stated. Hughes expressed his concern that a number of sidewalks used by school children were not properly cleared of snow, and posed a danger to kids using these walkways. "If you have a policy, enforce it" Hughes advised, referring to the town ordinance that requires residents to remove snow from
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walkways in front of and adjacent to their place of residence within twenty-four hours. Hughes went on to reveal that "We had to change student drop off locations. We closed the 4th Street doors so parents would drop kids off on 3rd. We were having parents drop kids off on 4th, a state highway, and I'm concerened about these elementary kids." "We also had six foot high wind rows with young kids walking over them. Someone is derelict in their duty. Just because someone is out of town doesn't mean things should stop. We (the school district) provided the town with a map of the route that special education buses take (hoping the routes would be plowed). Nothing happened." When asked if he had a solution, Hughes was direct and blunt. "Hire people to do the job and hold them accountable. This is a health and safety issue. Chief Sweet had to plow his department's parking lot. Did
ambulance (driveways and entry/exit locations) get plowed? Did the the fire department get plowed? We owe the public more. Hold these people accountable." The Mandate is Clear It is obvious that the condition of Glenrock's streets after the recent storm was unacceptable. The City Council made it clear they are aware of the problem and intent on finding a solution. Rotary plowers, plowing to the center or the outside, the use of chemicals, narrow streets and hills were all topics of discussion related to snow removal, each issue requiring further thought and inquiry. Regardless of what decisions are made, Glenrock residents will expect and most certainly deserve better plowed, safer streets after the next big snowfall. The mandate is clear, and the resolve of City Council will be tested come the next storm.
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JOE DONA: TOWN VETERINARIAN AND LADY HERDER COACH
tremendously improved the skills of incoming freshman.
By staff reporter, Mark Dosa
A man who derives satisfaction from his job is fortunate indeed. Joe Dona has two of them - one that puts food on the table and a roof over his head, and another that fills his burning desire to provide quality community service. Doctor Dona is a Glenrock veterinarian and an essential element of the Lady Herder basketball coaching staff. Dona started his practice in 1981, working 70 hour weeks out of his specially equipped vet truck. Describing his facility as a mixed animal practice, Dr. Dona administers to animals large and small. In his nearly 30 years as a vet, perhaps the most interesting animal Dona has cared for was a hedgehog, an animal kept as a pet. Dona described the critter as "Looking like a ball of porcupine quills when curled up.
Dona's involvement with youth sports extends beyond 20 years. Some of his more impressive feats include helping to create the middle school's football program and negotiating to allow Glenrock midget football players to participate in the Casper league. Girl's basketball became a Herder sport in the mid 1970's, but success was slow to come. The 2003-2004 season began with the Lady Herders having never advanced to the state championships. After a dismal 2003-2004 season, the 2004-2005 season saw the Herder Ladies advance to the state championships for the first time in school history. They have subsequently been regular participants in the state tournament, failing to make state only once since their breakthrough 2004-2005 season. "Losing can be contagious, but
Dr. Joe Dona - Coach and Vet.Photo © Mark Dosa.
so can winning," Dona aptly stated. "Once you start winning it becomes a tradition. This team knows losing is not acceptable." Dona believes much of the program's success can be attributed to the community and parents. He feels that the participation of pre-high school age kids in traveling basketball programs has
HERDER WRESTLERS EXPERIENCE FRUSTRATION, SUCCESS By staff reporter, Mark Dosa
Herder wrestlers took to the mat on Friday, January 8 in Glenrock and on both Friday and Saturday the 9th in Douglas, where the Shane Shatto Invitational took place. Participating in the Shane Shatto were Troy Pinkerton at 171 (down from his usual competition weight class of 189) and Matt Whitaker at 135 pounds. Both were the victims of brutal early round draws. Pinkerton's first match was against an opponent who had previously placed second in a regional event. Pinkerton was pinned in the third period of his first match. His second match was against an opponent from Greybull, and also went three periods, with Pinkerton this time losing by 3 points. The powerful Herder plans on
moving back up to the 189 pound division for upcoming meets, even though his natural weight is 173. When asked why, Pinkerton stated that "The bigger guys don't shoot for the legs and are usually slower." Coach Yingling suggested that the heavier weight division better suited Pinkerton's style, and Troy agreed. Matt Whitaker's first match was against the number 1 seed in his weight division, an athlete from Cheyenne Central who is expected by many to win the state championship this year. Unfortunately for Whitaker, his opponent was determined after a re-draw when another wrestler failed to make weight. The powerhouse from Cheyenne Central pinned the talented but overmatched Whitaker in the first period. Whitaker experienced success in his second match, pinning an athlete from Laramie. He also won
his third match against Jordan Senton from Douglas, also via pin. He lost his fourth match against a wrestler from Riverton, who managed to pin Whitaker. On a brighter note, Herder athletes who stayed in Glenrock for the J.V. competition experienced a number of successes. Athletes placing in their weight classes included Brandon Pittsley, 4th at 119 pounds, Tyler Berge, 2nd at 130 pounds, Whisper Summers, 4th at 130 pounds, Cody Lounsberry, 6th at 145 pounds (Cody competed with an extremely painful jaw injured during a practice earlier in the week), Raider Nelson, 6th at 125 pounds, and Taylor Yingling, 5th at 171 pounds. Coach Cory Yingling's warriors competed in the Wind River Invitational in Pavillion on Friday and Saturday, January 15 and 16. Results will be posted next week.
Dona's own participation with the players has a lot to do with the satisfaction he derives from helping create good citizens and human beings. "I enjoy teaching kids, interacting with them. You have a chance to teach good work ethics and lessons about life in general. We talk about achievement not coming easily, about having to work hard, about putting in the time and effort required to enjoy success." "We set team goals and personal goals at the beginning of every season, and re-visit them mid season. We keep track of stats, and all of our goals are measurable. The players keep personal goals in their lockers, where they regularly see them." Dona continued. "Young kids have to build confidence. You have to put in the extra time to become skilled in the fundamentals and then practice so that you can win. Only then will you truly know you can be successful." "Basketball is a microcosm of life," Dona added. "You experience ups and downs in games, just as you do in life."
Blackburn is one of the starting five and plays point guard. Perhaps more importantly, she helps control the flow of the game up and down the court. Asked to describe the duties of a floor leader, Blackburn responded, "It has to do with setting up the offense and making sure everyone does their role. There is a lot of communicating. We also talk about plays, and I let them (her teammates) know which plays we're going to run." "We've all been friends outside of basketball and we understand
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Blackburn feels confident that her team has the ability to succeed in post-season play. "I think our team is very confident, and I'm very confident. If we keep our confidence level we can go a long way."
Coach Justin Kidneigh's Herder Boys ran into a quick and aggressive Wheatland team on Thursday, January 14. Wheatland, a tough pressing team, immediately sped the tempo of the game up, preventing the Herder Boys from establishing an early defensive presence. The final score of Wheatland 77, Glenrock 32 speaks to the effectiveness of Wheatland's full court press and up tempo game. Coach Kidneigh discussed the game during an early morning call on Friday, January 15. "Wheatland sped up the tempo
can succeed. If you think your body is not tired, then you can just keep going. The mind has a lot to do with what the body can and cannot do." When asked to briefly describe the starting five, Lexie was quick to respond: Christine Dona: "Very talkative, a leader who knows basketball and someone you can count on to know what to do."
Lexie Blackburn: "Getting the ball down the floor and getting it to the people who shoot well and score points."
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Lehner continued. “Hopefully we’ll learn from what happened. Our defensive intensity has to be much better. We have to find a way to rebound better. We’ll go to work on that in practice.” Leading scorers were Shaynna Hoyt with 20 points, Shelby Stewart with 12 points, and Taylor Kline, who came off the bench to score 10 points. Lehner offered that “It’s unusual to lose a game when you have 3 players in double digits.” The Lady Herders saw action against Rawlins at home yesterday. Results will follow.
right away. They are a tough pressing team, and they try to get you to speed up and make mistakes. Their press was more effective against us than even Douglas. They have a quick, aggressive, physical team." "We didn't play well together as a group," Kidneigh continued. "Some players were not thinking with a group mentality, and that led to frustrations." "We really struggled to play our game. We didn't play a good version of team basketball until the 2nd half. Mostly, we didn't execute effectively. We got caught up in their up tempo game."
"We try to play smart - get the ball up court - we want their defense to chase us a bit so we can find mismatches."
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Becky Downs: "Her height helps us out a lot. If we get it to her inside she can get it (the ball) in, and if she misses the shot she can get the rebound."
“We just didn’t play Wheatland well. They had a lot of intensity and played with a lot more confidence and determination. We struggled and dug a hole for ourselves. We fought back and got close (within 3 points) in the 4th quarter, but we also gave up big buckets in the 4th. We did not have a very good night defensively.”
"We want to have awareness and a sense of the situation. If there is no easy look, we need to have patience."
"The mental side is most important," Blackburn stressed. "You always need to know that you
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The Lady Herders lost an away game to Wheatland on Thursday, January 14. The final scoreboard tally read Wheatland 65, Glenrock 52. During a visit to the Glenrock Bird office, Coach Tony Lehner provided some perspective on the loss.
"What we want to do is establish a defensive presence, slow the other team down. We want to take away easy baskets. Offensively, we want to push the ball up the court, and if there is an easy look or lay-up, we'll take advantage. If not, after you push up and transition hopefully you will find a mismatch."
Shaynna Hoyt: "Very Lexie (Left) Blackburn with teammate and friend Christine (Right) Dona. Photo aggressive, likes to get © Mark Dosa. steals, always willing to A well rounded individual, take the ball to the hoop." Blackburn has a 4.0 GPA and is Shelby Stewart: "One of the best a member of the National Honor shooters on the team, when we Society. She also plays high need points we get it to Shelby." school and AAU volleyball.
Lexie feels that in basketball, the mind is just as, if not more important, than the body.
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what we can tell each other. We help each other a lot. We know each other's expectations and are not afraid to tell each other what to do." Lexie stressed that both she and her teammates take constructive criticism well, because "We know it's said to make us better."
LADY HERDERS FALL TO WHEATLAND
HERDERS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FALLS TO WHEATLAND
LEXIE BLACKBURN PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, INSPIRATION Lexie Blackburn is a pleasant young lady with a kind and respectful disposition. She's also a key part of the Lady Herder Varsity basketball team, a player Coach Tony Lehner refers to as "the floor leader".
The Glenrock Bird is proud of Glenrock’s Midget Football Team! In fact, so much, that we chose #40 as our new Herder Sports & Events Logo for the 09/10 Herder School Year.
Ever the team player, Lexie was pleased to have her picture taken with friend and teammate Christine Dona, her selflessness apparent off the court as well as on.
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Kidneigh then spoke of the positives that can be taken from the game. "These kids always played hard, they were out there working and never backed off. In the 4th quarter we were a better offensive team, and Wheatland's 2nd half pressure didn't affect us as much. In the second half we made smarter decisions. As long as we want to do things right and strive to do things right, there will be wins." Top scorers for the Herders were Kyle Farley with 11 points, Dustin Worthington with 9, and Colter Macormic with 7. The Herder Boys shot 32% from 2-point land and 8%
By Dr. Kathy Blair, PT, DPT Wind City Physical TherapyGlenrock, Woming
Exercise and Bone Health Bone health and exercise really do go hand-in-hand, and what we do in our younger years can predict our bone health as we age. I was fortunate enough to grow up playing outside with friends, running, jumping, rough housing, all the fun things kids are suppose to do, especially in Wyoming. A recent article published in the Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise states that kids who are active, not only in sports but in playtime will actually have better bone health than those who just SIT! Remember how fun it was as a kid to play hard, and how good it felt at the end of the day? Well get out and play hard! As we enter into our thirties this is a very important time to maintain good bone density. Interestingly enough, walking and swimming by themselves are not enough to keep bone density maintained. Higher intensity exercises such as running, jogging, jumping and other weight bearing exercises have shown to maintain high bone mineral density (BMD). As we enter our 40’s we all lose up to 0.5% of our bone density. Again, maintenance is the key, along with continued exercise. At this stage, exercises like BRISK walking, jogging, and jumping exercises are beneficial. Adults who as kids played hard in their younger years have benefited from their play time. Studies reported, show that those who exercised hard in their younger years have maintained good bone density up through their 5th decade, and haven’t lost as much density as their inactive counterparts, and have had fewer falls, and fractures as they’ve become elderly. Remember back to your algebra teacher saying “Use it, or lose it”. The point I’m trying to get across is simple, EXERCISE. Even if you have never exercised, NOW is better than not at all. Bone health is often overlooked, and taken for granted. Through regular weight bearing exercise we can look forward to good bone health. Referenced article can be found at: http:/ / journals.lww.com / acsmmsse/ Citation/ 2004 / 11000 /Physical_Activity_and_Bon e_Health.24.aspx Contact Leif Johansson at Wind City Physical Therapy – 235-3910 for more information related to exercise with Glenrock's Wind City Physical Therapy.
from beyond the 3-point line, shooting an average of 26% from the field. Glenrock made 5 of 9 free throws for an average of 56%. Wheatland, a team Kidneigh characterized as "A good, well balanced team," shot over 50% beyond the 3-point arc and 46% from the rest of the field. The Herder Boys headed to Rawlins yesterday for an away game. Results will follow.
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Cowboy Column Cowboy Poet Columnist TJ Casey TJ Casey is a singer/songwriter, storyteller, composer and entertainer. He was raised up on ranches in Wyoming and Montana and now teaches the "Code of the West" and poetry to students all across America. Check him out at www.tjcasey.net.
Too Much Whiskey and Too Many Cigarettes Bill hired on the Flyin’ N when I was just a lad; turned out to be a top hand, a relief, I’d say, for Dad. He did his job and did it well, then left with no regrets; on account of too much whiskey and too many cigarettes. Bill went to town to party he never did return. He ended up in jail boys; a lesson to be learned. Ol’ Bill was quite the rounder and this is what he gets; on account of too much whiskey and too many cigarettes. Bill, he came to work again when in town he got quite tired; then pulled the same shenanigans this time it got him fired. Dad said “two chances I did give now I’m calling off all bets; on account of too much whiskey and too many cigarettes.” Dad turned around and looked at me said “Now let this be a lesson, if you do this, I will set you free with my Smith and Wesson.
I thought about my own position and the rules all bosses sets; on account of too much whiskey and too many cigarettes. I worked and played and went to school until I got quite older; I thought I’d grown in to a man and so became some bolder. I walked into the local bar some wild ones I met; on account of too much whiskey and too many cigarettes. so I hoisted up a glass or two with my new founded friends. Ten feet tall I grew and grew; the story never ends. I drank until I thought I’d die ‘til I got the shiverin’ sweats; on account of too much whiskey and too many cigarettes. Now, I’ve gotten older and my Dad has passed away; no worries of him shooting me like he told me on that day. I must have learned a lesson and sick no more I gets; on account of too much whiskey and too many cigarettes.
The Night Hawk Night Hawk Bird Columnist Susan R. Stoltz Susan is owner/editor of Women Out West Magazine, featured speaker at writers conferences nationwide including Women Writing the West, Ozark Creative Writers and Writing the Rockies. As a freelance writer Susan has been featured in Open Range Magazine, Cactus Creek Daily and on the website of the National Association of Baby Boomers. Photo © Amanda Smith
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I'm Not Worried about My Carbon Footpint Recently I've become more 'environmentally conscience.' Let me clarify that for everyone, I am not a tree-hugging greenie. I prefer a more practical than radical approach. Doing my part in small ways can add up significantly and make a difference in our natural resources. As far as carbon footprints go - since mine is about 1% of that of Al Gore's (whom we should be calling the Jolly Green Giant) I'm not too worried. Several years ago I was using two rolls of paper towels per month. On one of my supply forays to Target I forgot to buy them. Rather than go back I pulled out the cloth kitchen towels and kept two hanging within reach at all times. I rarely buy paper towels anymore. I have a stack of approximately twenty-five cotton kitchen towels that I use for just about every spill, clean-up job or to dry my hands. The same holds true for paper napkins. If you stack up 24 rolls of paper towels and 12 packages of napkins you realize its lots of paper. Now multiply that over several years. I may not be making a huge dent in the worlds overall paper consumption, but my small efforts pay off. The few cloth towels and napkins that I throw in the laundry make little difference in the water consumption. To quote Martha Stewart "It's a good thing."
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My recent goal has been to eliminate as much plastic from my life as possible. This isn't so easy. I make an effort to seek out those products that don't use synthetic packaging. I'm using jars to store leftovers in the refrigerator. The jars get re-washed and re-used. There's less of a cancer risk that way also since it's been proven that plastic leaches cancer causing agents into the food if you freeze it. To pay bills it's easy to go paperless. I've asked that all statements be available on-line so that I may process and pay them without paper. I turn the water off between the time I put toothpaste on the brush and when I rinse. It's a small amount, but it counts. I do the same when I let the water run to get hot. Until I can purchase one of those fancy instant tank-less water heaters, I save the water as it runs to use on my plants and put in the dog's dish. Someday I hope to own a small farm/ranch of my own. I intend to grow many of my own fruits and vegetables, use wind for electricity, have my own well, and have a carbon producing flatulent cow. Living off the grid is the new buzz phrase. Our grandparents did this out of necessity. I am doing it out of the desire to be independent, not because some hypocritical dumb ass politician says I should. It will be nice not to have water bills, heat bills, electricity bills and half the grocery tab. That's my motivation. That it's good for the earth makes it twice as nice.
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DYDD DA! HELLOW IN WELSH FROM THE LIBRARY! By Glenrock Librarian, Rita Heath
A new year with new books!! Greg Mortenson’s newest book, Stones Into Schools is now available. “Sometimes the acts of one individual can illuminate how to confront a foreign-policy dilemma more clearly than the prattle of politicians”, as quoted by Trudy Rubin of the Philadelphia Inquirer. This is a down to earth book written by a down to earth man, a must read! The second book in the Acts of Faith series is here, The Hidden Flame. Authors, Davis Bunn and Janette Oke continue the saga that takes place in Judea during the first century that started with, The Centurion’s Wife. We want to welcome Rena Lewis to our staff. She has compiled a list of books just in time for those pesky New Year’s resolutions that we swear we will keep! Don’t fear, help is on the way! Come in and check it out!
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While contemplating our small library, Margaret has been thinking of yet bigger libraries in our country. The Library of Congress is located in Washington D.C., it has a collection of more than 100 million items, that are housed in three buildings, with a staff of nearly 5,000 persons. It was established in 1800 as a legislative library. Let’s see, our library has a collection of approximately 17,000 to 18,000 items, in a 3200 square foot area with 5 staff members. Ahh… One can only dream Margaret!
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News From The Nest BARASSO: WASHINGTON RED TAPEE THREATENS WYOMING JOBS AND ENERGY DEVELOPEMENT WASHINGTON, DC – Senator John Barrasso (RWyo.) released the following statement regarding Interior Secretary Ken Salazar’s announcement on the Administration’s oil and gas leasing reforms: “In Wyoming, we have worked hard to find the right balance between protecting our environment and developing our energy resources. Instead of putting up road blocks, Washington should
take more steps to create jobs, fuel our country and increase state revenue. “The Administration’s announcement is a step in the wrong direction. When our country is facing ten percent unemployment and an energy crisis, the last thing we need is more red tape. Increasing the bureaucratic hurdles for energy development will only hinder our economic recovery and discourage job creation.”
ENZI ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS FOR U.S. MILITARY ACADEMICS Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., has nominated 15 Wyoming students for the United States Service Academies for 2010. Enzi has announced his choices for the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, the Naval Academy and the Military Academy. “Every year I am impressed by the quality of the candidates for service academies,” Enzi said. “Attending a military academy is an incredible opportunity for young people to receive a first-rate education that will greatly serve them for the rest of their lives.” Nominees are selected with the aid of an academy selection committee put together by Enzi. Receiving a nomination is the first step in the process of seeking an appointment to an academy. Once the nomination process is complete, each academy will make a final selection. Nominees may also be considered for admission under other categories.
Enzi’s nominees include: Air Force Academy: Kylee Ashton (Gillette) Jon Borah (Hanna) Kristin Butt (Cheyenne) Cameron Fry (Laramie) Weston McCue (Cody) Shaun Peterson (Cheyenne) Michael Prior (Rock Springs) Tyler Steeves (Cheyenne) Garret Wilson (Glendo) Robert Yarbro (Casper) Merchant Marine Academy: Weston McCue (Cody) Shaun Peterson (Cheyenne) David Russell (Wheatland) Tyler Steeves (Cheyenne) Military Academy: Kristin Butt (Cheyenne) Benjamin Hansen (Green River) Weston McCue (Cody) Shaun Peterson (Cheyenne) David Russell (Wheatland)
LIEAP (Energy Assistance Program) applications are available at the Glenrock Senior Center. The deadline to submit applications is February 28, 2010. Our next Dinner Dance will be our Valentine's Day Party on February 13, 2010. Entertainment will be provided by "Swing Sounds". Tickets will be sold at the door. January Commodities will be available for pick-up starting January 18, 2010. This months Commodities are frozen blueberries, walnut pieces, milk, & oats. The Commodity Program is not limited to senior citizens. If you would like more information about the Commodity program, or to see if you qualify, please contact Nancie Fink at 4369442 SENIOR LUNCH MENU Monday, Jan. 18 - Swedish meatballs over noodles, Key West vegetables, roll, tossed salad, applesauce Tuesday, Jan. 19 - Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, tossed salad, fruited Jell-O Wednesday, Jan. 20 - Oven fried chicken, parsley potatoes, peas, roll, fruit salad, tossed salad, bread pudding Thursday, Jan. 21 - Pepper steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli, roll, tossed salad, apricot crisp Friday, Jan. 22 - Potato soup, tuna salad on a croissant, tossed salad, strawberries and ice cream
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Monday, 01.11.10 -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x3 -Suspicious Circumstance. Report taken -Alarm. Public Works notified -Traffic Stop. Driver notified of items falling from the back of the vehicle Friday, 01.08.10 -Citizen Assist. Everything -E-911 Medical. One patient transported to WMC was okay -Maintenance. WHP notified -Suspicious Circumstance. -Medical. Negative transport. Everything was okay -Ambulance. One transport- Signed refusal ed to Casper Tuesday, 01.12.10 -Rolling Hills Patrol -Medical. One transported to Completed x3 -OAA. PBT Conducted at the Casper request of Probation & Parole -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x2 -OAA. Subject arrested at -Traffic Accident. Report the request of Probation & Parole for a parole violation taken -Parking Complaint. Vehicle -Juvenile Cited for was moved Possession of Tobacco -Officer Completed a VIN -Ambulance Request. Inspection Negative transport -Parking Complaint. Vehicle -Found Property x2 -Comm Tech Performed a tagged for tow Notary -Ambulance Request. -Traffic Stop. Citation issued Transport to Casper for stop sign -Attempted Burglary Reported. Report taken Wednesday, 01.13.10 -(Skipped Call Sheet, Not Saturday, 01.09.10 Retrievable) -Dog Found. Information -Alarm at Town Wells. taken -Water Leak. Public Works Public Works notified -Rolling Hills Patrol notified Complete x2 -Rolling Hills Patrol -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning Completed x2 issued for expired registration -Range Key Issued -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning x2 -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning issued for speed -Traffic Stop. Written warn- issued for driver side brake lamp ing issued for speed -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning -Phone Harassment Reported -Vandalism. Report taken issued for registration -Welfare Check. Everything required -Civil Matter. Officer spoke was okay -Warrant Arrest. One transwith subjects -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning ported to CCSO issued for expired registration -Comm Tech Performed a Notary -Fingerprints Taken Sunday, 01.10.10 -Officer Performed a Welfare -Suspicious Vehicle. Everything okay Check -Stolen Property Reported. -Rolling Hills Patrol Report taken Completed x2 -Dog at Large. Message left -Person to be Trespassed for ACO from Property -Reddi. UTL -Repossession Reported -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for speed
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Naval Academy: Lance Berry (Torrington) Wyatt Hill (Riverside) Weston McCue (Cody) Shaun Peterson (Cheyenne) David Russell (Wheatland) Tyler Steeves (Cheyenne) Holt Wheeler (Lander)
Happy Birthday this week to Helen Lee Lehner, Fred Lund, Gene Daniels, Ray Hershey, & Wanda Feverhelm. Be sure to stop in anytime this month for a free lunch courtesy of Deer Creek Drug. Please contact the Center if you would like your birthday or anniversary added to our list.
Thursday, 01.07.10 -Loose Horse. Salecs notified -Motorist Assist -OAA. Officer complied -Officer Performed a VIN Inspection -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x3 -Lost Property. Entered into Lost and Found -Subject Fingerprinted for Employment -Found Gas Can. Entered into Lost and Found file -PBT Administered at Request of Probation & Parole
-Traffic Stop. Citation for insurance required -Range Key Issued -Comm Tech Performed a Notary -Medical. Signed refusal -Citizen Assist. Officer was successful -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for brake lights -Rolling Hills Patrol...Officer called to another call -E-911 Fire. Officer and fire units dispatched -Animal. Salecs notified
Sheriff Clint Becker and all the staff of Converse County Sheriff’s Office would like to take this opportunity to thank our citizens for taking responsibility and having a safe and happy holiday season. On New Year’s Eve and Day, there were only two total arrests for DUI. One was in the city of Douglas and one was in the County. The Sheriff firmly believes the message of drinking and driving has been taken seriously and he thanks you for your understanding and compliance. The consequences are far too serious for this message to be taken lightly. Please continue to drive safely and “buckle up”. Once again, thank you. Your Sheriff, Clinton B. Becker Page 6
SENATOR AND STATE REPRESENTATIVES MEET THE PUBLIC AT HOTEL LABONTE By staff reporter, Mark Dosa
On Tuesday, January 12, a state senator and three state representatives made their way to the Hotel LaBonte in Douglas for an informal "Dessert with the Legislators". Sponsored by the Douglas Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Helga Bull, the event drew residents from Converse County along with other interested individuals. Senator Jim Anderson, Representative Richard Cannady, Representative Ross Diercks, and Representative Frank Peasley made themselves available during a two-hour question and answer session that lasted from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The legislators will soon be headed to Cheyenne for the next legislative session.
went on to state that in the past funds could be appropriated from a budget surplus, while this year it's a matter of "taking from one to accommodate another. That's when it becomes contentious, becomes a diplomatic effort." Representative Diercks had a different perspective. "It seems like we (the legislature) have gotten along better with less money than with more." Representative Peasley stated that as a freshman legislator he discovered that on the "commit-
tee level - that's where you get things done." He also stated that it can be frustrating meeting with constituents and getting a sense of what's wanted. Peasley additionally stated that he would work hard to get funding to the local, rather than state, level. Representative Cannady echoed Peasley's desire to see funding directed towards the local level, and mentioned that he was monitoring another drunk driving bill. The balance of the evening was
spent with the legislators answering questions from the twenty or so individuals attending the event, a group that included county commissioners, a local councilwoman, a ranch owner, a former legislature, and a number of residents from Casper.
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There may be plans for another such session in the future. Contact Helga Bull at the Douglas Chamber of Commerce at (307) 358-2950 for more information.
The bipartisan, bicameral body began with Senator Anderson using a "Goldilocks" analogy to describe this years budget. "If two years ago (the bed) was just about right, this year the bed is going to be pretty hard, perhaps a bed of nails." The senator then Rep. Frank Peasley, Sen. Jim Anderson, Rep. Richard Cannady. Photo © Mark Dosa.
The Converse County Tourism Promotion Board has established its 2010 meeting schedule. The board will meet at 5:30pm on the following dates at the below listed locations.
Barrasso D.C. Office Spring Interns: Senator Barrasso stands with the spring interns for the Washington D.C. office. From left to right are Marci Schlup of Douglas, Megan Marie Peterson of Yoder and Luke Lorn Frye of Lusk.
January 21, 2010 • Douglas • Morton Mansion February 18, 2010 • Glenrock • Paisley Shawl March 18, 2010 • Douglas • LaBonte April 15, 2010 • Douglas • Douglas KOA May 20, 2010 • Glenrock • City Hall June 17, 2010 • Bill • Oak Tree Inn July 15, 2010 • Lost Springs • Town Hall Aug. 12, 2010 • Glenrock • The Paleon Sept. 16, 2010 • Esterbrook • Parson’s Nook Oct. 21, 2010 • Douglas • Wyoming State Fairgrounds and including an open house Nov. 11, 2010 • Glenrock • City Hall Dec. 16, 2010 • Douglas • Holiday Inn Express
To All Converse County Residents:
Reflective Address Numbers The Converse County Emergency Management Office would like to remind everyone that lives or works in an unincorporated area of the County to check, replace, or install reflective address numbers. These numbers are provided at no cost to you by the County Assessors' office. These reflecttive address numbers are critical in helping locate your residence or place of business in the event of an emergency. Replacing these numbers would expedite emergency repsonse units (law enforcement, fire, and EMS) with finding your location in a time of crisis. For the residents and business owners that are within a City or Town we would also like to remind you to make sure your addresses are of contrasting color to your home or place of business and visible from the street.
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The Wyoming State Legislature is scheduled to convene for the 2010 Budget Session on Monday, February 8. The budget won't be the only topic, however, as there will also be some important Bills introduced for discussion during the session. Senate File number SF 0019, DUI Impairment Period and Period for Enhanced Penalties, is geared to make the penalties for driving under the influence a topic for debate; and Senate File number SF 0020, Text Based Communications Prohibited While Driving, will bring up a subject that is being addressed throughout the country as common sense tries to catch up to technology. Representative Richard Cannady of Glenrock, who is on the House Judiciary Committee, is quick to point out the main reason for the session, but is also ready for any changes that may come up in
the scheduling. "Mostly this is just a budget session," he stated, "[but] we won't know, really, what we're up against until we get down there." The House Judiciary Committee will be addressing some important issues such as juvenile detention facilities and underage drinking. Representative Cannady explained the juvenile detention discussion, which is centered around facilities' standards and their consistency throughout Wyoming. "Right now they don't have much [in the way of] standards," he said, "...they're trying to get it the same all over the state." The legislative budget session is scheduled to run through March 5th. For more information about the tentative scheduling and a list of Bills for 2010, visit the Wyoming Legislature website at www.legisweb.state.wy.us .
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