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CELEBRATING A TIME WHEN TIMES WERE DIFFERENT Jessica Smith Staff Reporter Saturday, June 20th, marked the 5th annual Glenrock Pioneer Jubilee. Held at Glenrock’s beautiful Town Park, the event had something for everyone interested in our wonderful pioneer history. From wagon rides to blacksmith demonstrations to a quilt show to a pie eating contest, the Jubilee was a study of a simpler time, when the quieter pleasures were the ones to be sought out. Mary Kay Kindt, of the Glenrock Area Chamber of Commerce (the sponsors of the event), was pleased with the way the day came together. “I think it went really well--the weather, all-inall, cooperated with us. [We] didn’t have rain. However, we did have cotton this year,” she said with a grin, referring to the proliferation of fluffy Cottonwood seeds in the air, “at one point, it looked like a snowstorm!” Also pleased with the turnout, Kindt added, “This was the best vendor turnout we’ve had. This was the fifth year for the Jubilee,
LesMark Grant from Turtle Rock Ranch giving wagon rides The Grants also offer wagon rides on their Glenrock ranch known as 'Mountain Memories’ - Photo © Jessica Smith
so it is growing!” Sandy Mezger, who cochaired the event with Betty White, was also happy with the fruits of her labor. “I think it went really well--we had a lot of vendors,” she said, “Pat Rieter (who did the games
for the Jubilee) did a marvelous job and kept the games going all day!” Entertainment for the event was provided by “Prickly Pear” from Dubois and “Spurs of the Moment” from Douglas. “Our entertainment…was well received,”
Mezger said. The Jubilee also contained a barbecued beef dinner created by Rick Mezger with apple and black cherry des-
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THAR SHE BLOWS! AND BLOW SHE DID!
TORNADO
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Exemplary photograph of Tornado taken from The Glenrock Senior Center on Saturday June 20, 2009 © Brandi Rowe
Citizens of Glenrock were shocked into action on the evening of Saturday, June 20th, as a verbal tornado warning sounded on Glenrock’s town speaker system, followed by sirens indicating that a tornado had in fact been spotted in Glenrock. Louie Smith of Glenrock was travelling on I-25 headed towards Casper when a group of Motocyclists pulled off the shoulder of the freeway, looking up into the sky, caught his eye. “There it was, plain as day, I thought it was a tornado a mile or so back, and when I pulled over next to this group of motorcycle riders, they said they had been watching it form for about five minutes.” The Tornado barely touched the grounds of Glenrock just North of the Glenrock Golf Course at approximately 6:00 p.m. o Saturday, and thankfully, didn’t gather enough strength to stay on the ground “After about a full ten minutes of forming, it went back up into the sky” stated Smith, who works for Tire Distribution Services and was on his way to a service call in Kaycee, when he spootted the formation.
GLENROCK’S “FLOWER SHOP” IS BLOOMING Jessica Smith - Staff Reporter
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Cindy and Raymond Pittsley, owners of The Flower Shop, are growing flowers and plants and……a new greenhouse.
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Glenrock’s own Christopher Sater (above left) takes his turn knocking one into the outfield during the Marlins' 8-7 win over the Cubs on June 22. And not to be forgotten is the action by Stryker Davies (lower left) as he throws a pitch while Kade Lehner mans third base true American Baseball Style, both assisting heroically in the Marlins’ win. Dillon Farley threw one heckuva a pitch during the Marlins’ game against the Giant on Satruday, giving quite a show with his pitching experise. The Marlins took a loss against the Giants but not after a hard fight to win, losing 11-10. NowI don’t know about you folks, but this sort of ball game playin’ gives me back that true feeling of “Take me Out to the Ballgame!” Tune in next week for all the latest on America’s favorite pasttime.... right here in the grand ole Town of Glenrock. All photos this page © Glenrock Bird Photographer Jessica Smith.
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The Flower Shop already has one greenhouse, which opened this Spring, and plans to have the new one in full swing by the Spring of next year. The new building will be identical to the one already in place. “I’ve always wanted a greenhouse,” Cindy Pittsley said, “and now we finally have one.” The reason for the addition is a good one for any business owner in this economy. “We just need more room… we were very crowded… and we want to do more, so we knew we’d need another greenhouse,” Cindy explained. At this point, The Flower Shop offers cut flowers (of
course) along with bedding plants, shrubs, and a few trees. “Next year, we’ll have roses, [more] trees, and [more] shrubs…we’re going to try to be a full-service greenhouse,” Pittsley stated.
Mrs. Pittsley, who has been in business for eleven years, is excited with the direction the business is headed. “We’ve had a really good Spring with the greenhouse so I think next year is going to be a lot better,” she said with a smile, “we’ll have more---more trees and shrubs, more perennials, and hopefully more annuals.”
The Flower Shop is located at 525 W. Deer Street, down the hill from the Senior Center. For more information on the new green house (or its upcoming contents), call The Flower Shop at 4362547.
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Continued from page 3 serts by Rick Davis of Dutch Oven Desserts. The dinner was also well received--they sold nearly 150 meals! If you missed this amazing event--or any other event hosted by the Chamber--and would like to keep informed of these things in advance, simply call the Chamber office at 436-5652 and have yourself put on the e-mail list. The list gives you everything that is going on in the community via its community calendar, which is updated as often as necessary. The Chamber would also like to encourage everyone to put their events on the calendar as well.
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Guitar player known as ’Footnote’ has been playing for 30 years and was very entertaining during Glenrock’s Jubilee last Saturday. Photo © Jessica Smith
GLENROCK WATER WELL PROJECT MOVES FORWARD Mike Velasquez Staff Reporter The Glenrock Town Council approved a contract amendment at their regular June 22nd meeting expanding cost liability of the #7 water well project by $180,000. The amendment paved the way for completion of the ongoing water well project. According to Public Works Administrator Dave Andrews, application was made
to the Wyoming Water Development Commission to complete well #7 in the fall of 2008. Approval from the WWDC came back recently and the next step in the process was for the Town Council to approve a change in the contract, to allow the project to continue to its completion. The project includes the completion of two wells and a storage tank. Well #5 and the storage tank were com-
pleted last summer. Putting well #7 into service will ensure Glenrock’s water supply into the 21st century. Andrews felt the completion of the well should go fairly smooth, and anticipated no delays. He believes the project would be completed as early as Christmas. “We’re waiting for our DEQ permit, and then we’re ready to go to bid. I would hope possibly by Christmas…maybe way sooner,” stated Andrews.
100 YEAR GLENROCK FAMILY STORIES THE GRANT FAMILY Do you see the little circle la- new life. Approaching from beled, Boxelder, on the state the south, they crossed the map of Wyoming? Now, in Laramie Plains to travel 2009, Glenrock's centennial, northeast to homestead in when you take a drive 20 Upper Boxelder. A few miles south of Glenrock on years later, VIy returned to Boxelder Route, it's difficult Iowa to wed; then brought to imagine that the landscape his wife, Gertrude, back to was once dotted with homes, live in his 16x30 log house barns and sheds, one-room (which is still habitable in schoolhouses, and even a post office. In the past 125 “...He also bought years, Upper Boxelder has ranches from those who had had enough of the harsh developed from all natural Boxelder climate...” to settlement, back to a few ranches, and now again expanding into cabin sites. situ). They had 12 children, nine of whom survived. In 1886, at the age of 21, Over the years, the ranch Ulysses Grant and two expanded with Uly's purbrothers, Fred and Will, chase of homesteads and the left their home in Marshall- accrued homesteads of sevtown, Iowa, to search for a eral ofhis children. He also
bought ranches from those who had had enough of the harsh Boxelder climate, with the resultant ranch totaling thousands of acres, one of the three large ranches in Upper Boxelder. In 1966, three of Ulysses' four sons divided the Grant ranch with Elmer taking the south portion; Jess, the main original homestead area; and John Mason, the north. Today, on Glenrock's centennial, the southern ranch is mainly cabin sites, while the other grandsons actively assuming the responsibility and privilege of escorting Boxelder into the second centennial of Glenrock's life.
To honor Glenrock’s 100 Year Birthday Celebration, The Glenrock Bird will be printing “100 Year Family Stories” throughout the yearlong celebration of our town. Stay tuned to The Glenrock Bird for more articles on the familes of Glenrock who have been here for 100 years. HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY GLENROCK!
Senior Shenanigans Happy Birthday this week to Barbara Reynolds, Irene Clavender, Louise Walker, Ken Walker, Jackie Gallinger, Margaret Stewart and Betty Smith. 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. Applications for the Elderly and Disabled Tax Refund are available at the center. Please call Nancie Fink at 436-9442 to schedule an appointment to apply, or to see if you qualify. The commodities are in. This month’s items are macaroni and spaghetti sauce. You may pick your commodities up at the Glenrock Senior Center.
SENIOR LUNCH MENU Monday, June 29th Baked chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, broccoli, salad, whole wheat bread, fluffy fruit cup Tuesday, June 30th Swedish meatballs over pasta, carrot coins, roll, salad, cherry pineapple whip Wednesday, July 1st -
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Ham and scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, salad, chilled plums Thursday, July 2nd Hamburger on a bun, oven browned potatoes, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, cole slaw, pear crisp Friday, July 3rd - Center Closed
She’s eight years old… she’s blonde…she likes dogs…and she kicks butt at motocross. April Szymanski of Glenrock has been racing competitively for the last three years-and yes, that means she was racing motorcycles at age 5. April became interested in motocross when she saw a race at the Casper Events Center. “She saw them at the Events Center one time and said she wanted to do it, so it kind of took off from there,” her Dad, Steve, said, “…I raced when I was little--I’ve been riding since I was three, she’s been riding since she was three.” This year marks April’s first year on an adult track with a bigger bike--a bike which has a clutch and a 6-speed transmission. April had to learn how to use the clutch to shift, but this hardly even slowed her down. “She picked it up real fast,” Steve said with a proud smile.
Even at this age, the racers have sponsors and April is no different. Steve Szymanski is very appreciative of all of the help and support the sponsors give to his daughter. Bill Gilmore at NAPA has helped with parts-“He’s been with her ever since she started…he’s been really good…every year, he gives us the stuff we need to keep the bike going,” Steve said.
ally [keeping times and recording scores], just like the pros now, when they cross the finish line, it picks up [the information from the bike] and gives them lap time, how many seconds they are behind the leader, etc.” While she admits to getting nervous before a race--especially when they start, this is one girl who loves the competition. Her response when asked how she felt when she raced was a broad smile and one word, “Good!” And what about Dad?….Is he proud of his little prodigy? This question brought a resounding
April is 2nd place at this point and there are 17 entries in her class, which is labeled ‘C Class’. The racers are from several states, including Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Nebraska, and South Dakota and all the racers belong to the High Plains Motocross Association (or H.P.M.A.). The Association competes on a ‘points’ system, so when
Jim Moulton of Glenrock Motorsports has helped with oils and clothing-“This year they helped out with racing oils…last year, they gave her racing [apparel],” Szymanski added. Mike Trickett of Sundance Wireless also sponsored April this year. “He bought the new transponder for us that we’re using for the scoring system,” Steve explained, “Instead of people manu-
“Yes!” from Mr. Szymanski.
GLENROCK LIBRARY NEWS
out our “wading pools”, turn on the sprinkler and get a little wet! We have water games that we will let the kids compete in. So bring a chair, a towel, sit back and enjoy the fun in the sun.
by Enoch. He will be reading Olivia by Ian Falconer. Dial 4362353 and listen to a good story. We’re on the web at http:wyldweb.state. wy.us/glen. Our phone number is 4362573. Fax number is 436-8525.
Konnichiwa! Hello in Japanese from the library! Those 4-Her’s are at it again. The library does have on hand the 4-H Project Books, Record Book Forms for 2009. Recently we have been given the Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo Premium Book which has the fair entry forms that they will need to participate at the State Fair. Wyoming State Fair runs August 7 ~ 15 in Douglas. Our summer reading program for this week is as follows: Our juvenile program July 2 starts at 10:30. We are loving these long hot days of summer. Just about this time every summer we drag
SMOKING BAN CORRECTION Jessica Smith - Staff Reporter
In the June 21st edition of The Glenrock Bird, it was written that a Bill for a state-wide smoking ban would be going into effect on July 1st of this year. This is not the case. The Bill in question had gone through a considerable number of amendments (being vigorously debated along the way), and had passed the House by a small margin. Apparently, this is where it ends--for
the racers reach a certain level of points they go up a class. April only has 7 points to go until she ‘marks out’ into the next faster class--B Class. In fact, she will probably finish this season in the B Class.
now. The passed House Bill was never introduced to the Senate before the session ended. The Bill can (and probably will) be re-introduced in a later session. In a nutshell, there is not a smoking ban that will be taking effect, for now. Thank you to Representative Frank Peasley for the information for the correction.
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The fun keeps going the next day with the story time group. Anyone 5 years and younger with a parent or guardian may attend. The excitement starts at 10:30. Keep reading!! Log books will be due July 18th. We can reach our goal of 100 hours and 100 books.
Since April has no plans to quit racing anytime soon, rest assured you will probably read more about her periodically in The Glenrock Bird. For more information on the H.P.M.A. racing series, visit their website at http://hpmainc. com .
Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:00 to 5:00. Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 to 8:00. Saturday: 10:00 to 1:00. Closed Sundays. Thought for the day: Library, Endowment, and Donation.
Read Me A Story for June 27 ~ July 4 is read
Come out and discover how to make your child’s route to school SAFER! What: Open House for the Town of Glenrock’s Safe Routes to School Travel Plan. When: June 30th, 2009 Time: 6:30 p.m. Where: Glenrock Middle School 645 S. 3rd St. Glenrock, WY 82637 For more information please contact: Kathy Patceg - (307) 436-9294 ext. 314 and Kasey Beck ext. 315 (Town of Glenrock) or Mayana Anderson – (307) 266-2524 (WLC Engineering, Surveying and Planning, Inc.) Page 2
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GLENROCK TOWN COUNCIL APPROVES 2010 BUDGET
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Amanda Smith - Editor
The 2010 budget for the Town of Glenrock passed on its third and final reading at the June 22nd meeting of the Glenrock Town Council. The budget is the result of tireless work between the council members and all town department heads. The 2010 budget passed totaled $6,222,490 in expenditures. The 2009 budget was $4,139,616. According to Town Clerk Donna Geho, most of the extra monies approved in the 2010 budget can be attributed to grant money received and earmarked for local infrastructure projects including: The completion of the A-Square rifle manufacturing project, WWDC Well #7 Completion, the Country Estates Waterline, North Side Engineering, Safe Routes to Schools Grants, WYDOT Downtown Grant Phase III, Sewer Lagoon Project, and Sunup Lift Decommission. Projects include matching funds for grants on the the sewer lagoon project which according to Geho, includes upgrades and fine tuning to the existing facility allowing it to continue to meet the growing needs of the community (adding an anerobic system to cell 1, repairing aerators, and establishing flow measurement between the cells, sampling and testing.) Other projects included in matching funds for grants are the Sunup Ridge lift station, which will be decommissioned as a lift station in order for a gravity flow system to be set up, and other projects the Town received grants for, and were required to add matching funds. Geho explained that a significant amount was also added for street overlays. Street overlays (when a street that is significantly damaged by wear or age (potholes, cracks, decay) means that a street is overlaid with a 1" layer of asphalt, protecting it from additional damage and providing a smooth driving surface) According to Geho, no major cuts were made to any particular projects or departments.
ICE CREAM FOR SALE IN GLENROCK! I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!
THE SCOOP ON “THE SCOOP! Jessica Smith - Staff Reporter There’s another new business in town and it is one sweet deal! ‘The Daily Scoop’ is an ice cream shop/ concession stand which is located in Glenrock’s beautiful Town Park in the concessions building. Owners Justin and Gina Kidneigh are the proprietors of this family business (their three daughters help them) and want to take Glenrock back to ‘the good old days’ when ice cream cones in the park were a part of evening and weekend life across the country. “We kind of got the idea when we lived in Sheridan back in the 90’s,” Justin Kidneigh said, “down in the park they had a full-time concessions and ice cream.”
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Seeing a need for servicing the little league games that take place in the park, the Kidneighs were ready to take their idea to the next step. In the past, groups have fund-raised and the Recreation District has found a group to come in and cover concessions for the games, but it was hit-and-miss depending on the need for funds from local groups. “We decided to propose…to the city to come in as a…business and then the (fund raising) groups could work through us,” Mr. Kidneigh explained, “Kids that need to raise money come down and work for us [and] we put that money toward their fees for their trips and so forth.” The groups used to have to pay for their own inventory to sell during these fundraisers, but that won’t be the case now. They will simply come down and work for The Daily Scoop in order to raise some funds--the business will provide the inventory. While any group that needs to raise funds is welcome to request a time to work, The Daily Scoop will be more geared toward helping the youth. “We want to really focus it towards groups that help children in some way,” said Kidneigh. Fundraising possibilities aside, The Daily Scoop offers hand-dipped cones and bowls of ice cream with at least eight different flavors on hand for the pleasure of the customer. They are off to an excellent and busy start as, during the Pioneer Jubilee, they
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sold 130 sugar cones and sold out of over 9 gallons of ice cream! Ice cream Continued from page 4 isn’t the only thing offered at The Daily Scoop, however. Other fare offered includes: a frito boat named ‘The Editor’, nachos, pretzels, hot dogs, candy, pop, and water. Having enjoyed the tranquility of a beautiful park combined with a simple pleasure like ice cream, the Kidneighs truly wanted to bring that home. “We really love the park,” Justin Kidneigh stated with a smile and then went on to explain, “We just feel that there’s a need in Glenrock for ice cream cones in the park. We think that it would be very neat to get the community more involved down here [and] by having this kind of business here, it helps to encourage families and kids to come down on the afternoons and evenings and enjoy the facilities.” For more information on the business or to taste the ice cream (Moose Mania is the most popular so far) visit The Daily Scoop from Monday through Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sundays from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Town Park. For more information about fundraising, contact Donnie Stewart at the Rec Center and he will in turn contact the Kidneighs, or simply go down to the park and visit with them during normal business hours.
Carmie Kindneigh scoops an ice cream cone in her parents' (Justin and Gina Kidneigh) new business in Glenrock’s Town Park.. Photo © Jessica Smith
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Outside Features include an 8x12 shed that matches the house, front and back automatic sprinkler system, wood fenced backyard complete with a dog run, backyard porch and patio with hot tub hook up and plenty of space niceley graveled on side of house perfect for your RV, boat or other recreational vehicles. Please call 436-5797 or 267-6515 to book your appointment to view this beautiful home.
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THE MYTHICAL PATTERN OF 3’s HOLD TRUE AS AMERICA LOSES THREE ICONS IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK Amanda Smith - Editor
Ed McMahon, famous sidekick of the "Tonight" show remembered for his bantering guffaws with Johnny Carson and best known for his resounding "H-e-e-e-ere's Johnny!", died early Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009. He was 86. Farrah Fawcett, best known for her role in 'Charlie's Angels' and as some say “America’s first and most beloved poster pinup”, passed away on Thursday, June 25th after a long battle with cancer. She was 62 years old.
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DEER CREEK DAYS WILL BE HERE AGAIN! Jessica Smith Staff Reporter
It’s June 28th and there’s less than one week left until Deer Creek Days is here! Clear your calendars and ready yourself for the amazing weekend ahead as Deer Creek Days celebrates Glenrock‘s 100th birthday! From the Library’s book sale and the Paleon Museum’s yard sale to the Antique Tractor viewing and mud volleyball tournament, Streetside Horse Sale and Ranch Rodeo Calcutta! There promises to be something for everyone the weekend of July 31st, August 1st and August 2nd--and don‘t forget the parade on Saturday! If you haven’t yet registered for events or reserved booth space at one of the wonderful shows, don’t panic--there’s still time. Contact Mary Kay Kindt at the Glenrock Chamber of Commerce for event scheduling or to sign up! 436-5652
NEWS FROM THE NEST Barrasso Accepting Applications for Fall Internships WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., is accepting applications for his fall 2009 internship program. The experience is designed to give Wyoming’s youth an in depth look into the workings of the United States government. The dates for the 2009 fall session are August 14 through December 18. “An internship in my Senate office provides Wyoming students with an invaluable opportunity to observe and participate within the United States Senate,” Barrasso said. “I encourage all who are interested to apply.” Interns have a wide range of responsibilities including responding to constituent requests, attending legislative hearings and giving U.S. Capitol tours. Senator Barrasso also offers
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internships in his Wyoming offices. Students serving an in-state internship work closely with the Senator’s field staff to help constituents, closely follow the issues important to Wyoming, and interact with the Senator during his weekly trips home. Interns receive a monthly stipend and are responsible for their own transportation and living expenses while either in D.C. or a Wyoming state office. Applicants are typically residents of Wyoming, in or just out of college, and are 21 years of age or older.
Candidates should apply on-line. The application can be found on Senator Barrasso’s website, www.barrasso.senate. gov, choose the “Students” tab on the right and click on “Intern Program” on the drop down menu. The deadline for applications is July 17. Page 6
Converse County & Beyond LARAMIE PEAK ANIMAL SHELTER RE-INTRODUCED Jessica Smith - Staff Reporter
Mike Earnst of the Laramie Peak Humane Society approached the Town Council during the meeting of June 22nd in order to obtain support for being placed on the 2010 primary election ballot. The group is in need of a new facility and was on the last election ballot, but the bond issue was defeated by the vote. In order to be placed on the ballot again, the Converse County Commissioners told the Laramie Peak Humane Society that they would have to garner the support
of the surrounding communities. Mr. Earnst, realizing that any agreements by the July time frame for this year’s ballot were just not feasible, asked the Town of Glenrock to consider giving their support so the new facility can go to the voters in 2010. ‘Support’ in this case is essentially agreeing to help defray some of the operations costs for the new facility which have been estimated at $120,000 per year. Douglas would be responsible for the lion’s share at approximately $42,000 per year, Glenrock would
be next bearing the burden of approximately $21,000 per year, and Rolling Hills would be responsible for approximately $3,000 per year. The defrayment costs for Lost Springs weren’t discussed.
council members, there are still issues to be resolved including: transport of animals to Douglas and speed of animal pick up, and where to put animals that are captured at night.
The Laramie Peak Humane Society, through Mr. Earnst, expressed it’s appreciation for the Town of Glenrock as he stated, “Thank you for your support in the past.”
As the Humane Society works to resolve these issues, the Mayor and Town Council will be using the time to gain knowledge about the new facility and its inner workings before they decide whether or not to give the ‘go ahead’. Stay posted to The Glenrock Bird for more information as it becomes available.
The Society still has a few obstacles to overcome before they can expect the support of Glenrock, however. According to
U.S. FOREST SERVICE LEAVING WYOMING OUT TO DRY?
Wyoming has been left out in the cold by the U.S. Forest Service as that agency allocated federal economic stimulus dollars to western states for wildland fire mitigation projects, Gov. Dave Freudenthal said today in a sharply worded letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
The Governor criticized the agency for allocating millions in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 based on inaccurate data and a model that he said the Forest Service is unwilling to disclose to the states. “I have had the opportunity to review the list of projects that were selected to get wildland fire funding and this list paints an interesting but somewhat disturbing picture regarding Forest Service priorities,” he said, “even when glossed with a thick shellac of rhetoric tied to unemployment numbers
LOOK WHO’S IN THE NEWS! NDSCS Graduates Class of 2009 WAHPETON, N.D. – (June 22, 2009) – The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates to five hundred
seven graduates this year. The graduates include: • Scott Myers of Glenrock, A.A.S., Diesel Technology. Congratulations Scott!
CONVERSE COUNTY TOURISM BOARD MEMBERS SOUGHT Local representatives of the travel and tourism industry are being sought to serve on the Converse County Tourism and Promotion Board. The board oversees expenditure of lodging tax revenue collected by all Converse County hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and campgrounds. Board members are asked to attend 12 meetings per year as well as a few committee meetings. At the present time, meetings are being held at 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. One individual is being sought to serve as the atlarge member completing a three-year term that will ex-
pire in June 2010. Interested parties should contact the Tourism Board at 307-3510730 and make arrangement to attend the next Tourism Board meeting if interested. A second individual is being sought to represent the City of Douglas on the board with a three-year term to begin in July 2009 and end in July 2012. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Cheryl Ewing with the City of Douglas for additional information. Current board members are Chuck Engebretsen, Jessica Saliga, Cindy Porter, Sue McBride, Mike Velasquez, Kathy Patceg and Ed Werner.
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Beetle killed trees in Wyoming. Photo courtesy Press Secretary Gov. Freudenthal and other ‘economic stimulus’ veneers.” Wyoming’s forests are suffering from the same pine beetle epidemic that has swept across the West. The Governor noted that other states like Colorado have already received millions in supplemental appropriations to address the impacts of beetle killed timber. “Forgive my pessimism, but
I have my doubts that most in Washington can even find Wyoming on a map, no less understand the tremendous resource issues we face,” he wrote. The Governor requested that Wyoming be awarded: o $6.5 million for wildland fire mitigation and biomass development on state and private lands. o $20 million for capital construction and fuels
mitigation projects in Wyoming’s national forests. (Of that $20 million, he requested $7.7 million to fund a collaborative watershedbased beetle mitigation and habitat enhancement project on the Medicine Bow National Forest. He asked that the remaining $12.3 million be used to fund projects that were initially submitted to regional offices.)
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB RECEIVES 5K The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming announced today that it has received a $5,000.00 grant from the BNSF Foundation to support the after school programs at the Club’s seven branch locations in Natrona and Converse Counties. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming serves more than 3,900 youth members ages six to 18 in Glenrock, Douglas and the greater Casper area. With after school and summer programs lead by youth development professionals, kids are engaged in sports and recreational activities and educational opportunities. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. The BNSF Foundation is incorporated within Sunday, June 28, 2009
the State of Texas and is housed at BNSF Railway's corporate headquarters in Fort Worth. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation had been BNSF Railway’s main vehicle for charitable giving since 1996 when the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroads merged to form the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, now known as the BNSF Railway. The BNSF Foundation has supported and helped improve quality of life for thousands of communities across the 28 states through which BNSF operates, and where BNSF employees live, work and volunteer. Indeed, as the corporation’s assets have grown, the Foundation’s giving has expanded to help more and more communities. For more information about membership to The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming, call 235-5694. Registrations are still being accepted for the after school program. The Glenrock Bird
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The “Bird Word” Search WYOMING Word Search Scorching Heat Hot Holy Cow Its Hot We Need The Moisture Let Er Buck Let Er Rip Wind Windy Windblown Gale Force Winds Wind Turbine Blue Belles Holy Cow Its Windy Wyoming Congrats to Judi Colling of Glenrock! Judi won a Glenrock Bird T-Shirt for last weeks County Word Search!
Whoever turns in a copy of the solved puzzle first, will receive a FREE Glenrock Bird t-shirt Sponsored by Reliant Federal Credit Union. Turn in solved puzzles to 214 S. Fifth Tues - Thurs after 9am.
It’s more than a power line. It’s a lifeline to the future.
“ THE GATEWAY WEST PROJECT IS AN INVESTMENT IN OUR FUTURE.” It has been more than two decades since major transmission lines were built in our region. More are needed not only to meet current energy demands, but also to provide the power our children and grandchildren will need in the not too © 2009 Rocky Mountain Power
distant future. The Gateway West project will provide those critical transmission lines that will power our lives
Glenrock Police Beat Police Beat 06.18.09-06.24.09 Thursday, 06.18.09 - Local records check completed - Comm Tech performed Notary - Rolling Hills patrol completed x2 - Fingerprints for employment - Traffic Accident. Citation for failure to yield - Down line. Company notified - Medical transport one to Casper - Juvenile. Referred to another agency - Officer performed welfare check - Maintenance - Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for headlights - Traffic Stop. Repair order for expired registration - Open door. Door secured - Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for running lights - Suspicious circumstances. Officers investigated Friday, 06.19.09 - Suspicious circumstance. Officers responded. UTL - Loud Music complaint. Officers responded - Traffic Accident reported. Unfounded - Info on a careless driver on I-25 passed on to WHP - Subject fingerprinted for employment - Comm Tech performed Notary - Rolling Hills Patrol completed - E-911 Medical. One transported to Casper x2 - Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for trailer lights - Noise complaint. Officers responded Saturday, 06.20.09 - Suspicious circumstance. Officers searched area - Maintenance. Public Works Notified - OAA. Officer assisted CCSO a DUI arrest - Rolling Hills Patrol completed x2 - Traffic Stop. Verbal warning issued for speed - Dog at Large. Message left for ACO x2 - Weather alert - Slide off. WHP notified Sunday, 06.21.09 -Noise complaint. Officer responded -Street lights out at the town park. Rocky Mountain Power notified -REDDI report. Officers UTL on the
vehicle -Rolling Hills Patrol completed x 2 -Power Outage. PP&L Notified -Power line down. PP&L notified -Range Key Issued -Maintenance. Public Works notified -Medical. Negative transport -Mental subject. Transported to Douglas -Noise complaint. Everything was quiet Monday, 06.22.09 -Open Door. Building secured and locked -Rolling Hills patrol completed x 3 -Range Key Issued -Traffic Stop. Written warning issued for speed -Male subject arrested on a parole violation -Vacation house watch added -Break in reported. Report taken -Suspicious activity. Unfounded -Vehicle accident on I-25 MM 163 North Bound. Negative transport. Signed refusal Tuesday, 06.23.09 -Rolling Hills Patrol completed x2 -Animal complaint. ACO spoke with all parties -Suspicious vehicle. Officer spoke with subject -Officer performed a VIN inspection -Traffic accident. Vehicle ran into a fence -Hit and Run to a vehicle reported -Report of obscene pictures received on a cell phone -Driving complaint. UTL -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for white light to the rear -Noise complaint. Officer spoke with subjects Wednesday, 06.24.09 -OAA. Officer UTL the vehicle -Rolling Hills Patrol completed x2 -Sewer backed up. Public Works notified -Barking dog. UTL -Barking dog. Responsible party notified -911. CCSO call -Driving complaint. UTL -Intoxicated person. UTL. CCSO and WHP notified -Animal. Officer removed animal -Subjects trespassed -E-911 Domestic. Parties separated -911 Hang up. CCSO call -Domestic. CCSO notified
and will stimulate jobs and new communities. So it’s much more than a power line, it’s a lifeline for today and to the future. To learn more about the Gateway West project, visit us at rockymountainpower.net/gatewaywest.
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