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Carrying The Right News...To The Right Places Volume #2: Issue #42
Your Hometown Local News - Newspaper
Sunday, April 12, 2009
THE PASSION Jessica Smith - Staff Reporter
On Sunday, April 5th, the youth of Saint Louis Catholic Church presented The Passion of Jesus Christ in Still Life at the middle school auditorium. Although not a play, this representation of the last days of Jesus is nonetheless a poignant expression of the story from the ‘Last Supper’ to the ‘Resurrection’. Created in a tableau format-done by creating live ‘still pictures’ on the stage with narration to actually tell the story-- the production was visually beautiful as well as emotionally stirring. Directed by Joe Dona, Margaret Farley, and Bonnie Hunt with lighting from Lyle Hunt, the program was put together extremely well and came off without a hitch. The group would like to extend a big “Thank you!” to Bob Duncan from the high school, who basically revamped, rewired, and repaired everything from the sound to the lights to the curtains in the auditorium. The still life program has been run for many years with the help of church parishioners and the talent of the church youth. And what talent they have! Jesus Christ was played by none other than Ryan Lee, who had this to say about preparing for this very important, non-speaking part: “Practice, practice, practice….I’ve practiced for the last two weeks.”
Ryan Lee poses as Jesus carrying the Cross during The Passion of Jesus Christ Pal Sunday. Photo © Staff Photographer Jessica Smith
move. This was no easy task, but the group pulled it off beautifully.
Ryan and his fellow actors had to portray the emotion of their parts through frozen facial and hand expressions only--once in place, they couldn’t
Rolling Hills & Community - Page 2-4 News From the Nest - Page 6 Hunting/Ranching/G&F - Page 8 County News Section - Page 9-10 Police Beat - Page 14
The ’still life’ program is presented every year before Easter Sunday and if you haven’t been yet, mark your calendar and make it a point to attend next year…..you won’t be disappointed!
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Bird Classifieds - Page 15 The Business Directory - Page 16-17 Bird Herd (School News) - Page 20-21 Word Search - Page 18 - Lunches - Page 19 Weather Vane - Page 22
Rolling Hills
The storm that blew through Rolling Hills and Glenrock on Tuesday April 8, 2009 was captured on film just prior to the storms deafening thunder claps and bursts of lightning accompanied by rain. The storm rolled through very quickly, leaving in its track a streak of sunlight just prior to sunset. Photograph taken in Rolling Hills Staff Photographer Jessica Smith.
FIRE PROTECTION COSTS CAUSES QUESTIONS Robert Smith - Staff Reporter
Rolling Hills is having a tough time with the rising costs of fire protection. Everything from a new building, new fire trucks, and new regulations for fire trained personnel are not going over easy. Hummer Wicket, who is president of the Glenrock branch of the Fire Suppression Authority (FSA) was on hand to explain the facts in detail. “NFPA requires firemen to have physicals, which was not required in the past.” The physicals in question would include a pulmonary function test, x-rays, blood work, and an EKG, costing about $350.00 per fireman. There is some desire to add a stress test to this cost, which would add $225.00, plus $50.00 for any needed immunizations (per person). The new building which will house the new fire truck will cost anywhere between $75,000 and $200,000. It will be tied into the old building so that essential services, like bathrooms, do not have to be duplicated. Wicket pointed out that the current fire equipment is not secured on the present vehicles and expects it will cost another couple thousand dollars to secure those. It has become the law that all equipment must be covered (ie. No open-bed trucks). To the town council, the skyrocketing cost of all these things was getSunday, April 12, 2009
ting a little too much to bear. Council member Kuhn voiced his opinion on the tab being provided by Rolling Hills. “The question on my mind is, why, if the budget money is shared between municipalities, and if fire protection is contracted, why the town should have to pay for it?” The response from Mr. Wicket was, “think of it as insurance. It’s something we all pay for and almost never use.” Rolling Hills currently contracts its fire protection out to the county, which is why “The goal here would the council thought that the county be to get everybody should have to pick up some of the together...” tab for all the new changes. It came to the Council’s attention that the county commissioners still haven’t used the impact money from the current wind farm yet. Mayor Minton was privy to a fresh idea. “The goal here would be to get everybody together – the Councils of Glenrock, Rolling Hills, and the County Commissioners – to get a better understanding of what’s going on with this situation, to come up with a two year plan or something. It might help with budgeting long-term, since the state might be cutting back on budgets.”
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Community EASTER EGG HUNT Jessica Smith - Staff Reporter
The Glenrock Chamber of Commerce held its 10 annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 11 at Town Park. They had been averaging 65 children at each event, but this year’s hunt took the cake with a whopping 91 children showing up with their Easter baskets and parents in tow. The hunt was originally started by the Rockin’ Wranglers 4-H Club and the Chamber of Commerce jumped in 7 years ago in order to help get it organized. Mary Kay Kindt of the Glenrock Chamber was once again on scene along with all those who helped make this event fun for the kids. She wanted to send out thanks to everyone involved, including the Rockin’ Wranglers 4-H Club and Wild West Construction (who helped hide the eggs for the hunt), but had a special ‘Thank you!’ for Dan Schreiner of Deer Creek Drug. She said, “Dan at the drugstore is my hero--he donates tons and tons of candy and a lot of the prizes are donated by Dan and by the Chamber.” Judging by the smiles on all the kids’ faces, it’s safe to say he’s more than just Mary Kay’s hero. Treat bags were given out to all children who were present and they got to keep most of the ‘eggs’ they found. A total of 720 eggs-spread out over 6 age groups--were hidden at the park.
Miss Vivian Smith joins a huge crowd at the Town Park in Glenrock for the Chamber’s annual Easter Egg Hunt! Photo © Staff Photographer Jessica Smith
GLENROCK CENTENNIAL INFORMATION
The committee that is organizing the nearly year-long celebration of Glenrock’s centennial is still asking for the help of the community in finding families who have had their roots in Glenrock for the past 100 years. If you belong to a ‘founding family’ or know someone who does, please contact Kathy Patceg at Town Hall 436-9294, ext. 314, or Mary Kay Kindt at the Glenrock Chamber of Commerce 436-5652. Deadline for submissions is April 15th, so don’t delay--help us honor these wonderful families!
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The “Bird Word” Search Businesses in Glenrock Part One
“The great gift of Easter is hope - Christian hope which makes us have that confidence in God, in his ultimate triumph, and in his goodness and love, which nothing can shake.” -- Basil C. Hume
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Lets give EVERYONE to opportunity to win themselves a Glenrock Bird mug. :) Thank you, The Staff Sunday, April 12, 2009
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The Legal Eagle A Weekly Law Enforcement Bulletin By Glenrock Police Officer Michael Kavenius
APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE MONTH April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and encourage individuals and communities to support children and families. In the United States, an estimated 906,000 children are victims of abuse & neglect every year, making child abuse as common as it is shocking. Whether the abuse is physical, emotional, sexual, or neglect, the scars can be deep and long-lasting, often leading to future child abuse.
All types of child abuse and neglect leave lasting scars. Some of these scars might be physical, but emotional scarring has long lasting effects throughout life, damaging a child’s sense of self and ability to have healthy relationships. One of the most painful effects of child abuse is its tendency to repeat itself. One of every three abused or neglected children will grow up to become an abusive parent. You may be reluctant to interfere in someone’s family, but you can make a huge difference in a child’s life if you Child abuse happens in many different ways, but the result do. The earlier abused children get help, the greater chance is the same- serious physical or emotional harm. Physical or they have to heal from their abuse and not perpetuate the sexual abuse may be the most striking types of abuse, since cycle. they often unfortunately leave physical evidence behind. However, emotional abuse and neglect are serious types of child abuse that are often more subtle and difficult to spot. Child neglect is the most common type of child abuse.
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There are many complicated factors that lead to child abuse. Risk factors for child abuse include: * History of child abuse. Unfortunately, the patterns we learn in childhood are often what we use as parents. Without treatment and insight, sadly, the cycle of child abuse often continues. * Stress and lack of support. Parenting can be a very time intensive, difficult job. Parents caring for children without support from family, friends or the community can be under a lot of stress. Teen parents often struggle with the maturity and patience needed to be a parent. Caring for a child with a disability, special needs or difficult behaviors is also a challenge. Caregivers who are under financial or relationship stress are at risk as well. * Alcohol or drug abuse. Alcohol and drug abuse lead to serious lapses in judgment. They can interfere with impulse control making emotional and physical abuse more likely. Due to impairment caused by being intoxicated, alcohol and drug abuse frequently lead to child neglect * Domestic violence. Witnessing domestic violence in the home, as well as the chaos and instability that is the result, is emotional abuse to a child. Frequently domestic violence will escalate to physical violence against the child as well. Sunday, April 12, 2009
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News from the Nest BARRASSO ON THE BORDER: DRUG CARTELS POSE THREAT “I will not allow our Second Amendment rights to be sacrificed.” Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) was in the border city of El Paso, TX to investigate the drug-fueled violence and the impact of the cartels on the border. “We are faced with transnational criminal networks that produce, transport and market illegal drugs, Barrasso said. We must destroy the cartels. The violence along the U.S. – Mexico border is a serious security challenge that we cannot simply ignore.”
“The mid-term solution involves putting the Merida Initiative to work and providing the equipment and training to deter, and eventually defeat the cartels,” Barrasso said. “The long-term solution involves reforming the Mexican judicial system and curbing the United States’ appetite for illegal drugs. In the United States, we need to deal with our addiction to drugs and cut the market off for the cartels.”
Barrasso was in El Paso to participate in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing into violence on the southern border. Barrasso, escorted by West Texas sheriffs, visited a number of points along the porous border, including the new fence. He also flew a surveillance mission with the Texas National Guard Counter Narcotic Task Force. “The problems that Mexico and the United States face may seem simple. But we are dealing with sophisticated drug trafficking organizations that adapt quickly to law enforcement methods and capabilities,” Barrasso said. “Some have suggested that we need to ban semiautomatic assault weapons to curb the violence. I don’t understand the rationale behind disarming law-abiding citizens. Why would you disarm someone when they potentially could get caught in the crossfire?” “We have laws in place to tackle arms trafficking. The existing laws simply need to be fully enforced,” Barrasso said. “I will not allow our Second Amendment rights to be sacrificed. Additional gun control in the United States will not change the U.S. – Mexico border violence and smuggling problem,” Barrasso said. “It will take trust, resources and leadership to defeat the cartels.” Barrasso believes that to destroy the criminal networks we need a three stage plan. “The short-term solution is to beef up our border agents’ ability to collect and share intelligence and put more boots on the ground. Our border patrols are on the front line dealing with the il- Senator Barrasso and Deputy Robert Wilson discuss the hole in the border fence just outside El legal border crossings and cartel gang activity. Paso, Texas last week. Photo courtesy press office Senator Barrasso. Sunday, April 12, 2009
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Hunting/Ranching/G&F LUMMIS CO-SPONSORS LANDMARK AGRICULTURE AND OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION BILL 93 Representatives support making the conservation easement incentive permanent Cheyenne – Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis joined Congressmen Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Eric Cantor (R-VA) as an original cosponsor of the Conservation Easement Incentive Act, H.R. 1831. Wyoming’s lone congresswoman was one of 93 original co-sponsors of the bill, which will aid in the protection of millions of acres of the nation’s agricultural lands and open spaces. H.R. 1831 makes permanent an expiring incentive that allows modest-income landowners to receive significant tax deductions for donating conservation easements that permanently protect important natural or historic resources on their lands. “As a former Board Member of the Wyoming Stock Growers Agricultural Land Trust, I have seen how conservation easements can be an important tool for working ranch families,” said Congresswoman Lummis. “They can be used as a component of estate planning and help ease the transfer of family ranches from one generation to the next. And most importantly, they help us to maintain the wide open spaces, working ranch lands and western heritage that we all love about Wyoming.” “There has been a 50 percent increase in the number of conservation easement donations since Congress passed my provisions to enhance these tax benefits on a temporary basis in 2006,” said Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA). “It’s time we made these protections permanent. By making sure that landowners can count on these enhanced tax benefits, we’ll take a big step forward in preserving our agricultural lands and keeping our environment safe from overdevelopment.” “I have seen firsthand how conservation easements are being used by family farms in my district. Providing a permanent tax incentive for conservation easements is a great way to encourage conservation efforts while also reducing the tax burden on these hard working families,” said House Republican Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA). When landowners donate a conservation easement, they maintain ownership and management of their land and can pass the land on to their heirs, while foregoing their rights to develop the land in the future. Congressmen Thompson and Cantor anticipate that their bill, which allows farmers, ranchers and other landowners to deduct a larger share of their income over a longer period of time, will help more families afford to conserve their land.
The bill enjoys broad support from a national coalition of farmers, ranchers, conservationists, outdoor recreation and sportsmen’s groups and government officials. A remarkable 93 Representatives from every region of the country have signed on as original co-sponsors of the bill. Representatives Thompson and Cantor are members of the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over all tax measures in Congress. “These tax incentives are designed to benefit working ranchers and farmers – families whose income is derived primarily from their agricultural operation. While not for everyone, it is critical that our ag community has the broadest range of financial tools available, especially in these challenging times,” said Pamela Dewell, Executive Director of the Wyoming Stock Growers Agricultural Land Trust. “We are thrilled that Congresswoman Lummis has signed on to this important effort. The vast majority of the working ranches the Stock Growers Agricultural Land Trust has conserved have been as a result of the temporary incentives. To date, the Stock Growers Ag Land Trust holds 40 easements on 106,284 acres of working ranch lands. We look forward to continuing this effort with the bi-partisan support of the Conservation Easement Incentive Act.” The enhanced tax incentive allows working family ranchers and farmers, to deduct up to 100% of their income for as many as 16 years in order to deduct the full value of their generous gift. First passed in 2006 and extended in the 2008 Farm Bill, this incentive is set to expire on December 31, 2009. The Conservation Easement Incentive Act will make this valuable conservation tool permanent. About the Wyoming Stock Growers Agricultural Land Trust The Wyoming Stock Growers Agricultural Land Trust was founded by general membership vote of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association in December of 2000, due to the growing need within the ranching community to provide voluntary, private sector mechanisms to assist landowners in retaining their land in agriculture and in passing it on to succeeding generations. The Wyoming Stock Growers Agricultural Land Trust is dedicated to conserving Wyoming’s working family farms and ranches and the wide open spaces, natural habitats, and western lifestyle they support.
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County News CONVERSE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE Jessica Smith - Staff Reporter
The Converse County Democratic Central Committee has elected its officers for the year. They are: Chair--Vickie Goodwin; Vice Chair--Jason Wright; Treasurer--Catherine Pexton; Secretary--none elected; State Committeewoman--Liz Batton; State Committeeman-Kenny Gray. The responsibility of the group, according to Chair Vicki Goodwin, is getting all the Democrats in the county together to meet and talk about ways to help their candidates get elected in the county and in the state. The group also works together to get Democrats to run for county offices, and then get information on those up for election out to the public. The committee also finds time to help get Democrats
registered and to the polls on voting days, and that the information is out there about their party’s candidates. When asked if she would like to say anything to the general public, Vicki Goodwin good-naturedly stated, “I would just say that yes, there are Democrats in Converse County and yes, we’re a very active and vibrant party.” The committee meets approximately 4 times per year, with the possibly of more during election years, and their meetings are open to the public. The next meeting is scheduled for April 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at 100 N. Center Street (the old Slick’s building).
WYOMING STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY SEEKS NOMINATIONS Jessica Smith - Staff Reporter
Do you know someone who does a lot for historic preservation? A history buff who wants to make sure Wyoming’s historic treasures stay around for future generations to enjoy? Would you like to see this person recognized across the state for their efforts? Then read on….. The Wyoming State Historical Society (WSHS) is accepting nominations for two Historic preservation Awards--the Maurine Carley Memorial Award and the Outstanding Preservation Project Award (OPPA). WSHS is also encouraging nominations for other awards given out by the Society of individuals or groups who “have done outstanding work in preserving and interpreting Wyoming history”. According to the press release, the Maurine Carley Memorial Award will be “made to an organization or an individual in recognition of an outstanding project in the field of historic preservation”. The Outstanding Preservation Project Award (OPPA) will go to “an organization or an individual in recognition of an outstanding project in the field of historic preservation that does not focus on the physical preservation of an historic building or site”. The OPPA is geared more towards the preservation of objects such as photographs, documents, or books important to Wyoming History. The deadline for nominations for outstanding work in preservation and interpretation is June 1st, and the deadline for the Maurine Carley Memorial Award and the OPPA is June 15th. For more information on the processes for the awards and a complete list of categories, visit www.wyshs.org and take a look at the WSHS Awards Manual, pg. 23. Applications may obtained by con-
tacting John Waggener at 307-766-2563; waggener@uwyo.edu or by the Society’s website www.wyshs.org and clicking on the link titled ‘Awards’.
Tourism Board To Expand Horizons Jessica Smith - Staff Reporter
The Glenrock Tourism Board conducted a conference call on Wednesday, April 8th to discuss possibilities for bringing in future revenue to the general area of Glenrock, and to partner with the State Tourism Board to assist in that function. The discussion was mainly centered around radio and television advertising in a few different selectable markets – Billings, Bozeman, Rapid City, and Idaho Falls. Bozeman and Idaho Falls were immediately left out of the question, with the notion that those cities are a little too far away from the Glenrock area to even matter. Sue McBright, who is a member of the Tourism Board said she likes the idea of a co-op with the State, placing radio and TV ads, but she also pointed out that she’d like to retain the ability to change the ads as necessary to keep the content current. The initial problem faced by the Board was whether to choose to do ads on radio, television, or both. From the outset, it seemed as if the Board was ready to go with radio advertising. The cost of a week’s worth of ads on TV would cost $2300.00 as compared to a minimum of twentyfive radio spots per week for ten dollars each. The next question on everyone’s minds was “How far will people drive to see what we have to offer?” It was clear that the Board might go with Billings as a market Tourism Board continued on page 10
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for radio ads. According to them, Billings is one of the most powerful radio advertisers in the country with at least thirty different stations to choose from. The attention then shifted to the cost of advertising – “if you’re going to spend $250 a week, best to do it in places where we might see a significant return, in Sheridan, Douglas, etc.” Even if the Board decides to spend the advertising money locally, they would be met with other significant challenges. Glenrock, along with several other communities, lie along the Interstate. The question then becomes, “What would make someone want to spend the night in Glenrock versus spending the night in Douglas or Casper?” In other words,
WYOMING’S WARREN AIR FORCE BASE NOT CHOSEN FOR GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND
“What does Glenrock have to offer?” It was decided that the best way to spend the advertising dollars would be in areas where short day trips are an accessible option. “That is a lot of money when you add it up, and you want to spend it effectively,” the Board agreed.
Obituary
Funeral liturgy for Vivian Cundall, 61, was held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at the Saint Louis Catholic Church in Glenrock, Wyoming with Father George Von Kaenel SJ as the Celebrant. Vigil for Vivian was held at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the church. Interment followed immediately at the Glenrock Cemetery. Vivian passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of Sunday, April 5, 2009. She was born May 29, 1947 in Janas, Chihuahua, Mexico the daughter of
Washington, D.C. - The Air Force announced today that the new Global Strike Command that will oversee all nuclear missions for the Air Force will be housed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, Louisiana, not Wyoming’s F.E. Warren Air Force Base. Governor Dave Freudenthal, U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis all pushed for Cheyenne to be chosen as the site for the command and made the following comments about the Air Force’s decision. “Obviously, we’re disappointed and think that Cheyenne would have been a great place for this command to be based. I thank the many people in Cheyenne and Laramie County and also our Congressional delegation in D.C. who worked so hard on this effort. We’ll try again for the next opportunity,” said Governor Freudenthal. “It is the Air Force’s loss that they didn’t choose Cheyenne for the new command center. The Cheyenne community and Governor Freudenthal did an incredible job showcasing all that Cheyenne has to offer. I am disappointed but will continue working with F.E. Warren to expand the role the base plays in our national defense,” said Enzi. “I firmly believe that Cheyenne was the best option for the Air Force and the nation. The entire Wyoming Delegation, Governor Freudenthal, General Wright, Mayor Kaysen, Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce and Cheyenne LEADS worked tirelessly to secure the Global Strike Command. We will continue with our efforts to bring new Air Force missions to F.E. Warren,” said Barrasso. “The people of Cheyenne are to be commended for their valiant efforts to bring the Global Strike Command to their community,” Lummis said. “City and state officials have worked tirelessly to highlight Cheyenne’s long standing partnership with the military and I am proud to have worked alongside them in this venture,” said Lummis. Wyoming’s F.E. Warren Air Force Base was named as one of six finalists to house the Global Strike Command Center. The other finalists included Offut Air Force Base, Neb.; Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.; Minot Air Force Base, N.D.; and Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.
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Gaster Mendosa and Rita (Lopez) Verdugo. She was raised and educated in Clifton, Arizona. At 18, Vivian moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, where she attended cosmetology school and became a licensed beautician. She married Fred Cundall in Mesa, Arizona. They were stationed at Williams Air Force Base in Chandler, Arizona. The couple finished Fred’s tour in England before moving to Wyoming and making their home in Shirley Basin and later in Mills, where they raised their two children Damon and Rita. The couple divorced in 2000. In November, 2002 she met Vernon Velasquez. The two brought their separate paths together as one, and found a love that enriched their lives and the lives of their families. Continued next page.
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Vivian had a passion for all people; especially her family. She was happiest playing with her grandchildren in the park or on the living room floor. She never met a person she didn’t help or befriend. Her love of life was enhanced by every person she met. She loved traveling with Vern to places far away. In their time together they traveled to Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, Arizona and many other places. She enjoyed working on her home with Vern and loved collecting unique antiques and knick-knacks. Her favorites included dolphin and porpoise figurines. Vivian was also an amazing artist who loved to draw and share her work with close friends and family. She is survived by her fiance’, Vern Velasquez, of Glenrock; a son, Damon (Patty) Cundall of Mills; a daughter, Rita Moser of Cheyenne: two grandchildren, Britany and Johnathan Moser both of Cheyenne; sister, Linda Verdugo of Whittier, California; step-children, Emily (Tom) Roberts of Gillette, Wyoming, Angie (Mike) Kaufman of Stevens, Pennsylvania, and Mike Velasquez and Vernon (Teresa) Velasquez both of Glenrock; and several step-grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by her adopted mother, Carmen, of Safford, Arizona; adopted brothers, Richard and Jimmy both of California, Sabino and Rudy both of Clifton, and Robert of Safford; adopted sisters, Ann of Safford, Jean of Tucson, Arizona, Rosanna of Safford, Janet of Tucson, and Margo of Clifton; and other extended family. Vivian was preceded in death by her infant son, Timothy Allen Cundall and her mother and father. Vivian will be greatly missed and was taken from us entirely to soon. Serving as honorary pallbearers were all of her special friends. A memorial to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), 1700 East “E” Street, Casper, Wyoming 82601 would be appreciated by the family. Gorman Funeral Homes – Converse Chapel of Douglas was in charge of the arrangements.
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The Bird’s Chirp FREE TRAINING WEATHER SPOTTER CLASS Monday April 13th, 2009 at 6:30 PM Community Room 107 N 5th St Douglas, WY One of the most important data sources available to the National Weather Service (NWS) in warning the public is the trained weather spotter. Over the years, NWS disaster survey reports have documented literally hundreds of success stories in which spotter reported observations helped save lives and property. The Converse County Emergency Management Agency is sponsoring a free Weather Spotter training for anyone 16 years of age and over. John Griffith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the National Weather Service office in Cheyenne, WY, will conduct “Concepts of Severe Storm Spotting” on Monday April 13th, 2009 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room of the Court House. This is a basic spotter training program designed to familiarize severe storm spotters with the basic “building blocks” of severe storm structure and reporting procedures. Spend an hour and a half learning how to protect yourselves and your neighbors. Contact Russ Dalgarn, Coordinator, or Diena Bulman, at the Converse County Emergency Management Agency at 358-6880 with any questions.
TOPPS! KOPS weighing in for four weeks in a row are Joann Loos, Bea Moon, Gretta Peppersack and Peaches Richards. Gretta Peppersack has been in KOPS for 16 1/2 years as of March 30.
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Bird Seed LUNCHES
Senior Shenanigans
HEAD START LUNCHES Tuesday, April 14 - Breakfast: Coffee cake, pineapple - Lunch: Super nachos, lettuce, grapes Wednesday, April 15 - Breakfast: Pig in a Blanket, oranges Lunch: Chicken tenders, potato, bread, applesauce Thursday, April 16 - Breakfast: Granola, yogurt - Lunch: Roast pork, rice, vegetables, rolls, tropical fruit Friday, April 17 - Breakfast: Cream of wheat cereal, oranges Lunch: Potato soup, meat sandwich, apples SCHOOL LUNCHES
Monday, April 6 - Meatball sandwich, All Tuesday, April 7 - Chicken nuggets, All Wednesday, April 8 - Hot dog, All Thursday, April 9 - Sack lunch, All Friday, April 10 - No school
Happy Birthday this week to Agatha Austin & Shirley Cain. 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. There will be a Blood Draw held at the Glenrock Senior Center in the basement April 17 & 18 from 7am-10am. We will be serving breakfast both days from 7:30am9:30am. The cost for breakfast is $3.00 for seniors and $5.00 for non-seniors. We will be having our annual “Volunteer Recognition Dinner” on Thursday April 30, 2009. If you have volunteered at anytime this past year at the Glenrock Senior Center, please be sure to join us. RSVPs are appreciated. The Commodities are in. This month’s items are Milk, Green Beans, Dry Pasta. You may pick your commodities up at the Glenrock Senior Center.
SENIOR LUNCH MENU Monday, April 13th - Polish sausage, Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Salad, Pudding cup Tuesday, April 14th - Roast beef and gravy, whipped potatoes, broccoli & cheese, whole wheat roll, apple slices Wednesday, April 15th - Lasagna, Italian blend vegetables, salad, French bread, melon cup Thursday, April 16th - Meatloaf, parsley potatoes, brown gravy, carrot coins, salad, roll, fruity gelatin salad Friday, April 17th - Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit cup
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Glenrock Police Beat 04.04.09-04.10.09 Saturday, 04.04.09 - Dog at large. Owner went and got the dog. - Traffic accident, Report taken. - Street maintenance requested. - Missing person, Am message sent. - Officer patrolled Rolling Hills. Sunday, 04.05.09 - E 911 Ambulance requested. - Extra patrol requested for a residence - Citizen assist. Officer advised subject. - Officer patrolled Rolling hills. - Traffic stop. Verbal warning for speed. - Violation of protection order reported. - Officer unlocked vehicle door. - Traffic stop. Verbal warning for speed. Monday, 04.06.09 - Traffic stop. Verbal warning for speed. - Controlled burn. Sheriff’s office notified. - Rolling Hills patrol completed x2 - Lost property reported. - Subject fingerprinted for employment x2 - Domestic dispute reported. Unfounded. - Parking complaint. Vehicle moved. - Traffic stop. Citation issued for speed.
Tuesday, 04.07.09 - Driving complaint. Officer UTL x2. - Vin inspection complete. - Dog at large. ACO notified. - Medical. Signed refusal. -Fingerprints complete. - Destruction of property reported. - OAA. Officer assisted coroner. - Harassment/ threats reported. Report taken. - Civil standby requested. Officer complied. Wednesday, 04.08.09 - Controlled burn. CCSO notified. - Rolling Hills patrol. - Vandalism. Report and extra patrols provided. - Fingerprints taken x2 - COMM tech preformed notary. - Dog at large. ACO spoke with the owners and dogs are back in the yard. - E- 911 medical. Transport one to Casper. - OAA. Officer complied. - Dog at large. Message left for ACO. - Officer preformed civil standby. - E- 911 medical. Transport one to Casper. - Locked vehicle. Officer successful.
- While on routine patrol officer noticed a stop sign laying on the ground. Responsible party will be notified. - PBT conducted at request of probation/ parole. - Dog at large. Transported to the pound. - Dog at large. Message left for owner. - Controlled burn reported x2 - Rolling Hills patrol completed. - Officer unlocked vehicle. - Dog at large. Message left for ACO. - Noise complaint. Parties counseled. Friday, 04.10.09 - Traffic stop. Equipment repair order issued. - Officer assisted an elderly subject who had fallen and could not get up. - Noise complaint. Unfounded. - PBT administered at the request of probation & parole.
- Property damage report taken. Citation issued. - Bank freud reported. report taken - Citizen assist. Officer unlocked vehicle door. - Officer completed a vin inspection. - Dispute/ medical. Signed refusal and one transported to CCSO.
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ra added, “I was shocked--I started to cry!” Of their Chapter Advisor, Candace Stoll, the girls were very appreciative. “She’s amazing--she’s a superhero,” Cierra said with Veronica in agreement, “She deserves
The Glenrock High School chapter of FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) took the gold at the state competition held in Cheyenne on March 25th. Team members include Tess Gerber, Cierra Dawson, Veronica DeSanti, McKenna Parkinson, Brittany Voyzey, Aimee Potter, and Brandon Pittsley. Members competed on different teams in different categories with Cierra Dawson and Veronica DeSanti coming out on top.
Teacher of the Year because without her and Mrs. Kroll (the G.H.S. Art teacher), we would not have made it to state!” She then added emphatically, “She’s an amazing woman….she deserves more credit than we do because she pushes us this far!” And what did Mrs. Stoll have to say about her students? “[It’s] great!…Fantastic!….I knew they could do it!”
Going up against 6 other teams, Dawson and DeSanti put forth their presentation on bicycle safety titled “Rolling For Safety”--a project they began through a joint venture with the Town of Glenrock. In order to promote bicycle safety, the Town held different events throughout last fall and incorporated the help of several of the high school’s clubs such as: FCCLA, NHS, Gear Up, and FBLA. These events focused on teaching the youth of Glenrock about proper bicycle maintenance, proper helmet wear, and traffic safety. The FCCLA students realized the importance of the program and decided to make Glenrock FCCLA students take time from their day to help unload boxes of food it their project for the state competition. at the Central Wyoming Rescue Mission in Casper. Photo © Candace Stoll Dawson and DeSanti’s project placed them in the ‘National Programs in Action’ event under the category called FACTS (Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety) and they were thrilled with their win. Veronica stated, “It was kind of overwhelming--I mean all that work finally paid off and we get to go to Tennessee for it!” CierSunday, April 12, 2009
These two young ladies weren’t the only ones to bring home medals, however. There were other FCCLA students that placed during the competition as well. Tess Gerber received a silver medal in the Career Investigation Competition, and the team of McKenna Parkinson and Aimee
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Potter received a bronze medal in the Chapter Service Manual event. All of these accomplishments may seem like enough to be proud of, but it’s the students’ conduct after the competition that really shines through. You see, the Glenrock High School FCCLA group brought back 28 boxes of food from Cheyenne which they donated to the Central Wyoming Rescue Mission. They had been at the competition all day and when asked if they wanted to be dropped off in Glenrock as planned (so Mrs. Stoll and her husband could deliver the boxes to the mission), all of the students made arrangements with their parents for a later pickup so they could go and help. Clearly these young people are not afraid of work and they are willing to prove it. The work, however, isn’t over yet for Cierra and Veronica for now they must raise the money to get them to Nationals. It is estimated that each young lady will need $900 to make the trip to Tennessee and any help the community can give will be greatly appreciated. This chapter of the FCCLA doesn’t expect something for nothing, however, and are willing to prove it. They would like to work for their donations and are willing to do a variety of jobs in order to obtain the funds.
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