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TOP OF THE NEWS LOCAL 127 REJECTS PACIFICORP ENERGY CONTRACT OFFER Results are in, and Local 127 Utility Workers Union of America members have voted not to accept the current contract offered by PacifiCorp Energy, owners of the Dave Johnston power plant here in Glenrock.
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Volume #3: Issue 27
NEW YEARS TRADITIONS
GLENROCK YOUTH BRAVES INCLEMENT WEATHER TO DELIVER CHRISTMAS PIES
By Staff Reporter Jessica Smith
Every New Year's Eve, all around the world people celebrate the ending of one year and the beginning of another. Why do we as humans do this? Probably because we associate the beginning of a new year with new beginnings for us--new hopes for prosperity, health, and-dare it be said--love for the coming year. Ushering out the old year symbolizes the erasure of the past 12 months worth of mistakes, heartaches, and all those extra calories consumed because of those mistakes and heartaches. This is partly the reasoning behind the ever-popular, and often-broken, New Year's Resolutions. How many among us have resolved to lose weight, save money, and find love at the beginning of each (and every) new year we've encountered over the last ten or twenty? We even eat things on New Year's Day to bring us good luck in the coming year. Things such as black-eyed peas or pork and sauerkraut have become staples on many a New Year's Day table. But have you ever wondered what other people in other countries do to celebrate and bring prosperity in the new year? Following are just a few of the ways the rest of the world celebrates New Year's Day according to travelandleisure.com: In places in South America such as Sao Paulo and La Paz, people wear brightly colored underpants to welcome the New Year-yellow if they are hoping for money, red for love (Apparently, you have to look no further than the undies to divulge a person's intentions, but what if they are striped?). In the Phillipines, wearing polka dots and eating round fruits is supposed to bring on a prosperous new year, while wolfing down handfuls of grapes in Spain is said to have the same effect (geez...they could choke on those, right Mom?). Many New Year's customs involve driving away the bad spirits of the previous year and incorporate cleansing fire to bring about their banishment. One such Scottish festival--called Hogmanay has village men swinging giant blazing fireballs over their heads as they march through town, while in Panama effigies of popular figures--both political and celebrity--are burned on bonfires (not even going there).
GLENROCK EXPERIENCES POWER OUTAGE ON SUN UP RIDGE On the evening of Monday, December 20, a power outage affected 14 Rocky Mountain Power customers in the Sun Up Ridge area.
HERDER SPORT & EVENTS - 3 HERDER WRESTLERS COMPETE IN CONFERENCE DUELS The afternoon of Saturday, December 19, saw a bus full of Herder wrestlers pull into the Glenrock High parking lot after an action packed two days spent in Buffalo.
HERDER LADIES ON THE ROAD AGAINST BURNS AND THERMOPOLIS
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Lady Herder Basketball players were busy with away games on December 18 and December 19, playing Burns and Thermopolis on consecutive days.
NEWS FROM THE NEST - 6 BARRASSO: WASHINGTON POWER PLAY THREATENS STATE’S RIGHTS AND WYOMING COAL JOBS WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter to President Barack Obama, Senator Barrasso and seven Senators expressed their opposition to the Administration’s decision to review all stateissued coal permits.
"I do this every year," the third grader explained. "People like pies, and I pick six people every year."
CONVERSE COUNTY & BEYOND - 7 FATE OF HUMAN REMAINS STILL PENDING
GLENROCK GIVING TREE BRINGS JOY TO LOCAL RESIDENTS
On December 1st, a local plumbing contractor uncovered human remains during a routine water line fix just outside of Converse County. The partial skull that was found was removed and taken by the authorities to the Office of the Coroner for Natrona County where it still remains.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION COMPETETIVE BLOCK GRANT
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Way back in the days of disco, Sharon Kemp had a dream. In 1978, this human dynamo decided that something had to be done to help folks in our community who were experiencing a tough time making ends meet. Since being short on funds can be especially demoralizing during the Christmas season, Sharon knew December would be a particularly appropriate time to provide a helping hand. Her dream evolved into an organization now known as "The Glenrock Giving Tree". The mission of The Glenrock Giving Tree is to provide gifts for young Glenrock children who might otherwise go without the joy of receiving a Christmas present. perity throughout the coming months. Perhaps that is something we should all remember...that everyone's hopes are generally the same, and by sharing our kindness and goodwill, we can help make someone's year better...now THAT's a New Year's Resolution worth sticking to! From all of us here at The Glenrock Bird, may the coming year bring you all the peace you hope for and all the prosperity you deserve.....
However you celebrate the new year, know that you are not alone in your hopes for peace and pros-
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The Town of Glenrock has decided to sign on as a partner in a consortium application to the U.S. Department of Energy's 'Energy Efficiency and Conservation Competetive Block Grant'.
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Clint Zimmerle and Gregg Fulton prepare to deliver Christmas Packages for Glenrock's "The Giving Tree." Photo © Mark Dosa
Speaking with boundless energy and a refreshingly positive attitude, this is a woman who truly loves, absolutely adores, the Glenrock community and its citizens. "I plan on living here until I die," Kemp stated unequivocally. "This is a special town with special people. There is a Norman Rockwell aspect to it. The people here are amazing. This town is all about giving."
wrapped packages were collected by the smiling volunteers for delivery. Some of the firefighters delivered packages with nearby addresses on foot; others got back into the fastidiously maintained emergency vehicles, started the engines, and
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made their way to community destinations which fell beyond walking distance.
During the delivery, Sharon and the dedicated ladies who help her coordinate the program provided information about
The Glenrock Giving Tree in the warmth of the Trails Apartment Office. Coffee and Christmas treats accompanied the conversation. "Me, my sister Nancy Arnoldt, and my good
friend Lou Bryant basically coordinate the program," Sharon began.
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The end result of this years hard work culminated with firefighters and an assortment of other volunteer citizens arriving at The Trails Apartments on the evening of Tuesday, December 22. Pulling up in fire trucks that exuded purpose and beauty- one a state-of-the-art emer- Left to Right are the Glenrock Volunteer Firefighters and the Glenrock Giving Tree Volunteer Staff. Nancy gency vehicle, the other a Arnoldt, Hummer Wickett, Jeff Nelson, Shayla Wickett, Clint Zimmerle, Sharon Kemp, Gregg Fulton, Denis pumper unit - the brightly Flynn, and Lou Bryant. Photo © Mark Dosa.
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LOCAL 127 REJECTS PACIFICORP ENERGY CONTRACT OFFER By Mark Dosa
Results are in, and Local 127 Utility Workers Union of America members have voted not to accept the current contract offered by PacifiCorp Energy, owners of the Dave Johnston power plant here in Glenrock.
GLENROCK YOUTH BRAVES INCLEMENT WEATHER TO DELIVER CHRISTMAS PIES By Staff Writer Mark Dosa
Continued from Page 1 Young Cody Pinkerton may be only eight, but he's well aware of the adage "It's better to give than to receive." On a brisk Wednesday morning, the 23rd of December, the young lad took the opportunity to explain the reasons behind his generosity. "I do this every year," the third grader explained. "People like pies, and I pick six people every year." Although one of the lucky receivers was handed a freshly baked key lime cheescake, the flavor of choice this year was cherry. These homemade delights were delivered to Kurt Kindt, who helped Cody cook a pig earlier in the year, Coach Carl Federer, Cody's basketball coach, Mary Beth, a good family friend, MaClaya, his five year old cousin, and of course his grandparents, Dave and Janet Barrett of Glenrock.
An unprecedented 98 percent of union members cast a ballot, illustrating how important this matter is to Local 127. Local 127 members include those at Dave Johnston, the Jim Bridger plant 35 miles north of Rock Springs, the Wyodak plant
near Gillette, and a large number of linemen who work throughout the cowboy state.
approval from the union's national president, along with approval from union members themselves.
Harold Giberson, President of Local 127 Utility Workers Union of America, reported on Saturday afternoon that 74 percent of union members voted not to accept the contract.
What this means is that it's back to the negotiating table for Local 127 and PacifiCorp Energy.
Additionally, 88 percent of union members voted "yes" on strike authorization. According to Giberson, a strike would not take place without
GLENROCK EXPERIENCES POWER OUTAGE ON SUN UP RIDGE By Staff Writer Mark Dosa
On the evening of Monday, December 20, a power outage affected 14 Rocky Mountain Power customers in the Sun Up Ridge area.
Hymas stated that the outage was created by equipment failure located on an underground power line.
According to Rocky Mountain Power Representative Jeff Hymas, the outage began at 7:17 p.m. and lasted until 9:19 p.m., when power was finally restored.
"A blown fuse was discovered on an underground power cable," Hymas revealed. "These fuses help protect power equipment, and also help contain power outages to as small a geographic area as possible."
Giberson states that Local 127 has no desire to strike, but rather hopes that future talks result in "a fair negotiation, and a fair contract".
a brave and happy face, collecting almost $700.00 for Toys for Tots, gathering over 50 warm coats for those in need during the cold winter months, and pulling together over 250 pounds of food for community members not as fortunate. Kudos to Local 127 for their ability to show such grace under pressure, as the next round of negotiations begin during the early part of next month.
Despite the stresses and concerns currently facing Local 127, union members in Rock Springs put on Hymas was asked why the power outage affected a variety of homes, not all on the same street. "Electrical circuits don't always run in a defined geographical pattern. Power may be out on one side of a street, where the opposite side (of the street) may still have service," Hymas replied. Hymas further stated that this type of set up is quite common. When asked why it took two over two hours to isolate and remedy the situation, Hymas
replied that "Crews have to patrol power lines over large areas in order to identify the location of the problem. The process can take even longer with underground lines." With underground lines, there is usually more testing involved to determine the location of the fault, and digging also adds to the time involved in rectifying the problem. Residents in the area made due as best they could, with candles and lanterns providing light until the faulty fuse was located and the problem rectified.
When asked if his grandparents might argue about their share of the pie, Cody seemed confident they'd reach a "piece - a ble" decision. The exact ingredients used in Cody's pies are unknown, and apparently a family secret. Very polite but pressed for delivery time, young Cody was soon on his way, carefully tramping through the freshly fallen snow intent on delivering his few remaining homemade treats, sure to create warm hearts filled with the true meaning of Christmas.
Two Rocky Mountain Power Electrical Workers work at returning power to customers in the Sun Up Ridge neighborhood last Monday night after a fuse on an underground cable had blown out. Photo Š Amanda Smith
PALEON MUSEUM CONTINUES RENOVATIONS By Jessica Smith - Staff Reporter
As the Holidays approach, Sheriff Clint Becker and the staff of Converse County Sheriff' Department, would like to wish all a safe and festive season.
The renovations continue at Glenrock's own Paleon Museum and wow, are they amazing! Stuart McCrary, the museum's Executive Director, has been working diligently on recreating the Paleon's
already wonderful displays and explained the renovations. "We are re-doing the display-turning two 'sandboxes' into one giant one," McCrary stated, "I'm probably going to have it for sure done by the
end of January...and then we'll need to get sand to put in it, and then we'll get Sean (Director of Paleontology for the museum) in there and he'll start doing his magic!" As far as the actual display
We would also like to remind everyone to please use alcohol responsibly, for the safety of our community and families. Sheriff Becker and the Converse County Deputies are dedicated to providing for the safety of our citizens and despite the season, will be looking for those impaired drivers who have had too much to drink. So if you drink, please don't drive. Sheriff Becker asks that you enjoy your family gatherings, but cautions against the domestic violence between family members that is sometimes displayed during this time of year. Again, the Converse County Sheriff Department would like to thank all the citizens of our County for allowing us to serve you, and we hope to do so in the future with increased efficiency and professionalism. Thank you, Sheriff Clint Becker.
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New, taller display cases surround the center fossils at the Paleon Museum. Shown here is a comparison of the old, bird-wired case and the new oak and plexi-glass case being constructed by Stuart McCrary, Executive Director of the museum. Photo Š Jessica Smith
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items themselves, Sean Smith will be in charge of those recreations. Right now there are two different displays depicting Jurassic fossils and Cretaceous fossils which will soon be combined "...his intent is to maintain the Apatosaur (display), maintain the Triceratops (display), and then take the middle and [create] an ocean," McCrary explained. The ocean section will contain Cretaceous animals such as Plesiosaurs, Platecarpus, and possibly the Tylosaur (and if you'd like to know what animal these names represent, you'll have to go to the museum to find out!). One only has to visit the museum to discover all the things that are changing and growing. Executive Director McCrary said it best when he stated, "We are making it bigger and better!" The museum, which is a teaching facility, is continually looking for volunteers to help with the operations such as fossil preparation, giving tours, and even helping to run the fully-stocked gift shop (you remember, the one with the 3-foot T-rex stuffed animal?). For more information on the Paleon Museum or to find out how to become a volunteer, call 436-2667.
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By Staff Reporter Mark Dosa
The afternoon of Saturday, December 19, saw a bus full of Herder wrestlers pull into the Glenrock High parking lot
after an action packed two days spent in Buffalo. The Herder wrestlers faced
every team in the conference Thermopolis, Newcastle, and Douglas on Friday December 18, with Torrington, R a w l i n s , Wheatland, and Buffalo on S a t u r d a y December 19.
Coach Cory Yingling emerged from the team bus with a good natured smile and a spring in his step. Coatless, Yingling laughed off the fact that he had accidentally left his warm outerwear Glenrock Herder wrestler works to turn his opponent during conference duals on back in Buffalo. Friday Dec 18th and Saturday Dec 19th. Photo Š Shannon Pinkerton.
A conversation with Yingling on the evening of December 19 revealed that during the course of the two day affair, Herder wrestlers earned over a dozen individual victories. Against Thermopolis, Matt Whitaker won his match. Troy Pinkerton, Cheyne Keisler, Cole Nelson, Lane Blakely, and Shannon Mares emerged victorious against Newcastle. The match up against Douglas saw Troy Pinkerton and Matt Whitaker chalk up another two victories. Against Torrington, Troy Pinkerton again bested his opponent. JD Pittsley and Cody Lawnsberry gutted out
wins in their matches against Rawlins. Matt Whitaker and Troy Pinkerton won their matches against the team from Wheatland, while Raider Nelson and Matt Whitaker came out on top in their matches against Buffalo. Coach Yingling revealed that his young team wrestled their hearts out, and were often willing to courageously move up to a higher weight class in order to help with team points. Congratulations to Coach Yingling and the Herder wrestlers for the sacrifices and effort put forth over the weekend. Your courage and determination in the face of such tough competition is deserving of admiration and respect.
HERDER BOYS BEAT BURNS, LOSE TO THERMOPILIS By Staff Reporter Mark Dosa
The December 18 and 19 basketball games for the Herder Boys proved to be a mixed bag of sorts, with Glenrock prevailing against Burns 51 to 38, while falling short in their game against Thermopolis 41 to 49. Against Burns, Coach Kidneigh felt that "We made significant improvement both defensively and offensively," but "struggled shooting early." However, Kidneigh was pleased that "We did not struggle with our effort and focus." Kidneigh also felt that "The boys communicated well" and " had very few breakdowns." The Herder Boys shot 48% from the field, with an accura-
cy of 29% from three point land and 51% while in two point range. Glenrock shot 35% from the free throw line. Burns in turn shot 32% from the field, with an accuracy of 15% from three point land and 39% while in two point range. Burns shot 50% from the free throw line. Dustin Worthington led the way for the Herder Boys with 16 points and 4 rebounds, followed by Kyle Farley with 10 points and an impressive 13 rebounds. According to Kidneigh, Farley, Smith, and Kelley did a good job getting the ball up the court, and having Macormic back provided the team with a solid anchor on both offense and defense.
Against Thermopolis, Kidneigh believes that "Fouls were our downfall." He further states that Glenrock "Played a solid defensive game...and offensively we struggled a bit." However, the Herder Coach feels that "Overall we moved well and got the shot opportunities we wanted."
take care of some of our turnovers, we will win these types of games in the future."
Kigneigh praised his team for "Playing hard all four quarters," and that "If we just do not put the other team on the free throw line so much and
Thermopolis in turn shot 41% from the field, with an accuracy of 29% from three point land and 43% while in two point range. Thermopolis shot
Dustin Worthington led the way for the Herders with 15 points and 10 rebounds, with Kyle Farley amassing 11 points and 8 rebounds. The Herder Boys will next see action in an away game against Douglas on January 7.
HERDER LADIES ON THE ROAD AGAINST BURNS AND THERMOPOLIS By Staff Reporter Mark Dosa
Lady Herder Basketball players were busy with away games on December 18 and December 19, playing Burns and Thermopolis on consecutive days. The Glenrock Ladies dropped a close game against Burns 43 to 45, while prevailing against Thermopolis 56-39. Coach Tony Lehner visited the Glenrock Bird office on December 22 to provide some perspective on his team's most recent games. "Against Burns, we had a terrible first quarter, scoring only 3 points. We struggled, our shots just wouldn't fall. Burns got up 10 to 3." Lehner continued. "The second half went much better, we had the lead with 4 minutes left, but we just put Burns on the free throw line too many times." Statistics reveal that Burns visited the free throw line 26 times, with Glenrock limited to 11 attempts. The discrepancy played a big difference in how the game played out. Coach Lehner also mentioned that poor rebounding had a factor in the Herder defeat. Lehner remains upbeat. "The girls are still developing a team
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Against Thermopolis, the Herder Boys shot 39% from the field, with an accuracy of 33% from three point land and 43% while in two point range. Glenrock shot 60% from the free throw line.
61% from the free throw line. A huge advantage for Thermopolis was their ability to reach the free throw line 28 times versus only 5 for the Herder Boys.
chemistry. It's a learning process. We're still figuring out how everybody's fitting in." The Herder ladies shot 20% from 3 point land and 47% when in 2 point range, while hitting 36% of their free throws. Burns shot 36%, 27%, and 50% respectively. Burns outrebounded Glenrock 33 to 25. Leading scorers for the Herders were Shelby Stewart with 14 points, followed by Lexie Blackburn with 9 and Shaynna Hoyt with 8.
Ladies were Shelby Stewart with 20 points, Lexie Blackburn and Becky Downs with 9 points, (Downs coming through strong after recovering from an ankle injury) Shaynna Hoyt with 8 points and Taylor Kline with 6.
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Next up for the Lady Herders is a home game against Douglas on Thursday, January 7.
The following day, Glenrock scored a resounding victory over Thermopolis, 56 to 39. Coach Lehner explained. "We played better and had a good start. We took a good lead into halftime. We were more consistent, and played with more intensity. Our defense was also better." The Herder Ladies shot 56% from three point land, 42% when in two point range, and 52% from the free throw line. Thermopolis shot 0%, 37%, and 54% respectively. Glenrock outrebounded Thermopolis 24 to 23. Leading scorers for the Herder
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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.
IT’LL CHANGE This happened night calving for the Flyin’ N out of Dillon, Montana in about 1978, when we used to get real winters. - TJ The high plains of Montana, cold wind and driftin’ snow; a Canadian blue northern and the wind chill is forty below. Not fit outside for man nor beast, it’s colder than Billy Blue Hell; and I’m out here a savin’ calves, froze down where they fell. One, two, five, then ten, I haul ‘em into the shed; I think it’ll be a coupla days before I see my bed. Icicles hangin’ off my face from my breath and steamin’ calves; my eyes are red and I’m weary, and my energy level is half. Been goin’ now, for umpteen hours. How much more can one man take? My hands and feet are so damn cold I think they’re gonna break. Finally, the sun comes up and the air is crystal clear; the only calf I didn’t save
was the one with frozen ears. Another day will come and go before this cold front breaks; one can only hope and pray that he don’t make no mistakes. Another night’s upon us now and the wind is blowin’ too; it’s gonna be a bearcat before this night is thru. By gosh, the wind is warmin’ it feels just like a Chinook; I just got an icy shower when my good ol’ pony shook. The sun is slightly peekin’ so I grab myself a cup; I can’t believe, outta all this mess, all but one calf mothered up. Well, that’s ma nature for ya; I guess you never know just what she’s gonna give ya, there could be three foot of snow. The moral of this story is just live from day to day; if you don’t like the weather, just stick around, in a little bit, it’ll change.
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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS BAH HUMBUG People of my generation grew up on the thought that to make a New Year's Resolution was a way to improve oneself. The week between Christmas and New Year's was often spent reading tales of the human spirit; Dickens's 'A Christmas Carol,' 'Bleak House'or 'Great Expectations' comes to mind. Some vow to lose that ten pounds, exercise more, be kind, quit smoking or drinking, or spend more time with loved ones. If resolutions actually worked, by the time we reach the age of fifty we should be pretty darned good people; fit, happy, loving, kind, wealthy, productive and adventurous. Again I say - Bah Humbug. Let's face it, why would you wait all year to make a half-hearted resolution to do something you should have acted upon all year long? That's just crazy. New Year's Resolutions are based are what you think you should do rather than on what you want to do. Often they are rendered worthy because of someone else's expectations or an article you may have read. Resolutions are like goals, and goals, by their very nature put you in the position of being unhappy where you are. They are admirable certainly. Attainable? Possibly. But by their very nature they point out that you aren't where you need to be and that you must strive to get someplace else. This does a number on your self-esteem and confidence. In the myriad of self-help gurus published in the past forty years (and I have been a succor for many of them), the emphasis is how to improve your life, your circumstance and your future. What they lack is any sort of instruction on how to be happy with what you have and with where you are. What happened to living in the present? To be a resolute person means that you live your life everyday with the focus on the kind of human being you would like to be. It's the daily decision to live life according to what is important to you. Being resolute by its very nature puts you on the path to achieve who and what you want to be. Taking the small steps all year long to attain your vision for yourself not only gives you the motivation to continue on your trail, but also allows you to be content with where you are on the journey. After all, when you complete one goal there is always another on the horizon, it can be a never-ending and discouraging. A half-hearted or warm and fuzzy commitment on the first of the year will more than likely be forgotten by February. To be resolute about the human being you strive to be means you live it every day and make confident choices about what is meaningful in your life. To live a full life is to enjoy the journey towards the individual you wish to be 365 days a year.
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FATE OF TWO FORMER GLENROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS STILL PENDING By Mark Dosa
The fate of former Glenrock Police Officers Michael Kavenius and Paul Brown is yet to be determined, following a termination appeal which took place over the course of December 17 and 18. Police Chief Tom Sweet provided information during a call made to city hall on December 21. "The hearing was held on December 17 and 18. The decision is in the hands of the city council. No decision has yet been made." Chief Sweet continued. "This is a personnel issue. The city council will decide either to support or overturn the decision." (The decision Chief Sweet is referring to is the original city council decision, which resulted in the firing of Kavenius and Brown from the Glenrock Police Department.)
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The incident which led up to the firing took place on August 1 during the annual Deer Creek Days parade. During the parade, 76 year old Bud Grose was tased by then Officer Kavenius. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation reported that Grose disobeyed a traffic command from Kavenius. During the incident, Kavenius reported he was struck by a tractor driven by Grose. Grose denies the accusation.
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Two city officials have excused themselves from having decision making power in the termination appeal. Councilman Carl Lembke and Mayor Steve Cielinski have chosen to have no say in the fate of the two officers. Normally, individuals excuse themselves when a conflict of interest has been determined. A call to Glenrock City Hall on December 22 revealed that neither Councilman Lembke nor Mayor Cielinski were available for comment. On May 11, 2009, approximately 2 1/2 months prior to the Deer Creek incident, a Texas woman was tased during a traffic stop in Travis County, Texas. 72 year old Kathryn Winkfein refused to follow directions and behaved in a belligerent fashion which ultimately led to her being tased by Texas Deputy Constable Christopher Bieze.
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News From The Nest BARRASSO: WASHINGTON POWER PLAY THREATENS STATE’S RIGHTS AND WYOMING COAL JOBS WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter to President Barack Obama, Senator Barrasso and seven Senators expressed their opposition to the Administration’s decision to review all state-issued coal permits. “States have been regulating coal for decades- but now the Obama Administration has announced another decision to exert even more control over our ability to manage our resources. Washington shouldn’t second guess state-run programs that operate within the framework of the law and provide good jobs for thousands of people in Wyoming,” Barrasso said.
The Senators argue the decision could encroach on states’ rights, create a duplicative and costly layer of bureaucracy, and contradict the congressional intent of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) and Clean Water Act of 1972. “This Washington power play on states’ rights will undermine the ability of states to manage their coal programs. Ensuring the long-term viability of American coal production is critical for promoting American energy security and creating more Wyoming jobs.”
Happy Birthday this week to Marie Davies, Dick Hornbuckle, Jo Ellis, Molly Maki, Laverne Rookstool, & Jewel Schmoldt. 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. Thanks to everyone who attended our Friends & Family Christmas Party on December 19, 2009. We had a tremendous turn out and a wonderful evening! Our next Dinner Dance will be our Valentines Day Party on February 13, 2010. Entertainment will be provided by "Swing Sounds". The Glenrock Senior Center will be closed on January 1, 2010. We hope that everyone has a Happy New Year! The Commodities are in. This month's items are Mixed Fruit, choice of Lamb Chops or Turkey, Orange Juice, & Instant Milk. You may pick your commodities up at the Glenrock Senior Center.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
GLENROCK GIVING TREE BRINGS JOY TO LOCAL RESIDENTS Continued from Page 1 "This is how it works. Forms get distributed to schools, Head Start - organizations that can help identify folks in need. The forms are made available to qualified (needy) individuals in early October, and we collect them all by December 1. Information from the forms is then transfered to index cards (Which include a child's first name, clothing sizes, etc.) These cards are then placed on Christmas trees in the lobbies of participating merchants." (Those merchants this year included Hardware Hank, Hilltop Bank, along with the Dave Johnston power plant.) "Glenrock residents then visit one of these merchants and pick an index card off of the Christmas tree. They then go out and buy a gift, using the information on the card as a guideline. The gifts are then brought back to the merchant, who calls The Glenrock Giving Tree. We pick the packages up, and sort them for delivery." "The folks out at the Dave Johnston power plant need to be recognized," Kemp emphatically stated. "The workers there provide gifts for 75 kids every year, 25 of whom are in Glenrock."
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tial nature of the program. "No one except a few on my staff knows who is receiving or who is giving. We all need help at some point in our lives. These are good people. They're going through a temporary rough spot. We all know this." As the conversation with Kemp and her able crew wound down, the firemen and volunteer citizens arrived back at the office, faces flushed with the satisfaction that comes with helping a neighbor in need. Volunteer fireman Gregg Fulton had a heartwarming story. "I knocked on a door and a lady came out and gave me a hug. I could hear a little girl in the background screaming 'Santa's here!' It really made me feel good." Shayla Wickett, Lady Herder Basketball Player and National Honor Society Student, was with Fulton during the delivery, and the smile on her face revealed how touched she was by the experience. So many gracious volunteers were on hand to lend a hand that Tuesday evening. Based on the smiles seen on the faces of these volunteers, it was hard to speculate who experienced the most pleasure that evening - the excited kids thrilled to see "Santa's helpers", or the kind and giving volunteers delivering the packages of joy. The community owes a debt of gratitude to the many kind folks who made the Tuesday night venture possible, including Nancy Arnoldt, Hummer Wickett, Jeff Nelson, Shayla Wickett, Clint Zimmerle, Sharon Kemp, Gregg Fulton, Denis Flynn, and Lou Bryant. These giving citizens are a big part of what makes Glenrock a great place to live.
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Thursday, 12.17.09 -Comm Tech Performed a Notary -911 Hang Up. Everything okay -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x2 -Officer Completed a VIN Inspection x2 -Traffic Stop. Written warning for speed -VHW Added -E-911 Medical. Negative transport -Dog At Large. UTL -Range Key Issued -Theft Report Taken -Ambulance Request. Transport to WMC -Ambulance Request. Transport to Douglas -Domestic Dispute. Citation issued for DVPA batter -PBT Administered for Probation and Parole -Traffic Stop. Lights on trailer were fixed -Rolling Hills Patrol Complete
-Ambulance. One transported to Casper x2 -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for curfew and being in Town Park after hours Saturday, 12.19.09 -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x2 -Parking Citation Issued for Facing Traffic -Vacation House Watch added -OAA. BOLO for hit and run suspect Sunday, 12.20.09 -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x2 -Controlled Burn Reported -Officer Performed a Welfare Check -Traffic Stop. Citation for speed -Range Key Issued -Civil Matter. Referred to Douglas Police Department -Assault. Officer responded
Monday, 12.21.09 -Medical. One transported to Casper -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x3 -Officer Placed a Tow Sticker on an Abandoned Vehicle -Medical. Negative transport x2 Friday, 12.18.09 -Comm Tech Performed Notary -Wellfare Check Completed x2 -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed -Citizen Complaint. Officers x2 notified -Dog At Large. Transported to -Juvenile Problem Reported the pound -Controlled Burn Reported -Parking Complaint. Officer -Welfare Check. Everything spoke with subjects appeared 10-4 -Suspicious Person. Unable to -Citizen Assist. Rocky locate Mountain Power contacted -House Watch Added -Civil Standby Completed
DEMOCRATS DELIVER LUMP OF COAL WITH BILL TO RAISE HEALTH CARE COSTS, HIKE TAXES, CUT MEDICARE Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., voted against a government takeover of health care early this morning. Today he decried the sweetheart deals that bought votes and allowed Majority Leader Harry Reid’s health care bill to continue being debated by a vote of 60-40.
“The Senate Democrats are trying to jam this bill through with a vote on Christmas Eve to make their artificial deadline. Leader Reid has not wanted Senate Democrats to go home and face their voters who don’t want this bill. The Senate Democrats are not listening to the American people.
“Last night Leader Reid bought votes with trillions of your hard-earned dollars. The bill passed with just enough votes and many of those votes were bought by Harry Reid. Leader Reid cut sweetheart deals for Nebraska, Florida and Louisiana, just to name a few. This would never happen in Wyoming because buying votes is illegal, as it should be. This is not how legislating should work.
“The American people have figured out that this bill would drive up their costs, raise their taxes and cut their Medicare benefits. And they don’t like it. Americans don’t want to find higher taxes and higher health care costs under their Christmas trees this year, but if Washington Democrats get their way, that’s exactly what you’ll get for Christmas this year,” said Enzi.
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FATE OF HUMAN REMAINS STILL PENDING By Jessica Smith - Staff Reporter
On December 1st, a local plumbing contractor uncovered human remains during a routine water line fix just outside of Converse County. The partial skull that was found was removed and taken by the authorities to the Office of the Coroner for Natrona County where it still remains. The Coroner's Office is planning on further excavating the site, once the weather returns to less than frigid, in order to determine if any further remains are still interred there. But what of the partial skull already removed?...has there been any developments regarding this
person?...what is to happen to it? Wayne Reynolds from the Office of the Coroner was kind enough to speak with The Glenrock Bird regarding these questions. "As of right now, we do not have any further information," Reynolds said regarding new developments, "We're still going to wait for better weather and...I do believe that they are going to do a dig and they're going to search that area according to the protocol and at that time, we'll have a better idea about what's going on... Depending on what they find, things could be a little
bit different, but we won't know...until we get into the ground." As far as what will befall the fragment, "That will probably be up to the Coroner," Reynolds stated, "[possibly]...it will either go back into the original site which it was taken from, or it will...end up down in Laramie into their (University of Wyoming) research area,...because that's where...the people in that particular field are working at." He then added, "...where exactly will it end up in the very end?...that I can't tell you." Based upon similar find-
ings from years past, Mr. Reynolds speculates that someone may even attempt to put a name to person who's remains were uncovered. "They've done some really remarkable work where they've actually been able to do research [and] they can put a name to a remain," he said, "That takes a lot of work...slowly piecing things together." A time consuming project that is worth the effort for as Wayne Reynolds added, "That's part of our history."
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION COMPETETIVE BLOCK GRANT Jessica Smith - Staff Reporter
The Town of Glenrock has decided to sign on as a partner in a consortium application to the U.S. Department of Energy's 'Energy Efficiency and Conservation Competetive Block Grant'. The grant is to be administered and implemented by Wyoming Energy Council, Inc. (WEC), who is seeking '...to promote awareness of the energy and non-energy related benefits of improving energy efficiency in single-family residences and local government buildings'. The WEC will apply for the grant (which they have titled
'Wyoming Home Energy Makeover Program and Local Government Energy Efficiency Improvement and Renewable Installation Project) on behalf of a group of Wyoming government entities. The nearly $5 million grant is aimed at reducing energy use and fossil fuel emissions in residential and government buildings throughout Wyoming communities, while creating and retaining jobs and supporting local businesses in those same communities. Glenrock became partnered to the grant
on December 8th when Mayor Cielinski signed on as a 'consortium partner'. According to a press release issued earlier, there are to be three components to the grant: a Home Energy Makeover Contest to increase homeowner demand for comprehensive residential energy efficiency; Local Governement Building Improvements with funding to accomplish energy audits, improve energy efficiency, and install renewable energy systems; and Community Workshops and Job Training
to build demand for residential and commercial energy efficiency. It is hoped that the Project will stimulate over $13.4 million in home improvements. Wyoming Energy Council, which is a non-profit organization, will oversee the grant project which counts among its partners four Wyoming counties and eight Wyoming towns. For more information about the grant, visit the website at www.wyominghomeperformance.com/blockgrant.
ROLLING HILLS CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST By Teresa Montgomery
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Homes in Rolling Hills were judged last night for a Christmas lighting contest. Residents were asked to “light it up and show the spirit” and they did! Judging was very hard! (Sorry, Judges’ names are withheld for their safety :0) Rolling Hills received donated gifts from local businesses to give away as prizes. BIG KUDOS to those businesses who really know how to be generous at Christmas time !!!! (Side note: not all business 1st Place: Very end of S Coyote - Peter Amirault were called; those that were called all donated) 2nd Place: 34 S Coyote (Todd & K Gifts; cup cozy, bottle opener 1st Place: Very end of S Coyote (I think it’s 83 S Coyote; log cabin with candy canes; Peter Amirault) Basket; wine from Paisley Shawl; gift bag from Short Supply that includes a power bar, candle & holder, pocket knife and 2 ceramic buttons with a picture & “Rolling Hills” on them; $20 gift certificate to the Breakfast House; elk call from Glenrock Motorsports; chili mix from Mary Ann’s Beans; cup cozy, bottle opener and pens from JAC Construction; and a leather-bound pocket calendar from the Town of Rolling Hills (whew!)
Darci Schulte) Basket; wine from Paisley Shawl; gift bag from Short Supply including all of the above; elk call from Glenrock Motorsports; salsa mix from Mary Ann’s Beans; horse hair key chain from Star K Communications; free game of bowling from Glenrock Bowl; cup cozy, bottle opener and pens from JAC Construction 3rd Place: S Coyote (projection on house; playing music – very cool) Gift bag from Short Supply including all of the above; elk call from Glenrock Motorsports; Cowboy riding bull, hangs in window, from Star
and pens from JAC Construction 4th Place: N Coyote Gift bag from Short Supply including all of the above; elk call from Glenrock Motorsports; monthly planner from Town of Rolling Hills; cup cozy, bottle opener and pens from JAC Construction 5th Place: 74 Roundup Road (Jerrad & Jessica Hall) Gift bag from Short Supply including all of the above; elk call from Glenrock Motorsports; cup cozy, bottle
2nd Place: 34 S Coyote (Todd & Darci Schulte)
opener and pens from JAC Construction 6th Place: 27 S Badger (Mike & Claudine Reitano) Gift bag from Short Supply including all of the above; bottle opener and pens from JAC Construction And all received lots & lots of Christmas candy !!!! What a great showing by the Rolling Hills’ residents! There were so many homes lit up – it made the judge’s choices difficult!! Kudos to the people !!!!!
5th Place: 74 Roundup Road (Jerrad & Jessica Hall)
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