Sunday, February 21st, 2010
THE BIRD AT A GLANCE TOP OF THE NEWS
ENZI ON PATH TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES SeeON-LINE Story Front Page15 GRANT ELEMENTARY: TWO WIND TURBINES BY MAY by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Carrying the Right News...to the Right Placeså
During a meeting of Converse County School
Carrying The Right News... To The Right Volume 3: Issue 34 Glenrock’s Sunday Morning Hometown
District #2 board members on February 9, ITC PlacesTuesday, Electrical Technologies in awarded a conLocal Casper Newswas Newspaper tract for the installation of two wind turbines on the Grant Elementary School site.
TO EXPAND OR Rusty Harris, President of NOT TO Think1 in Bozeman, Montana, spoke about the AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY SUPER BOWL BUDWEISER COMMERCIAL SPORTS WYOMING EXPAND selection of ITC, theSTEER installation at Grant Elementary, and See Story Page 8 THANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS THAT IS THE the benefits to be enjoyed by by staff reporter Mark Dosa the school and community. QUESTION Regina Engstrom of the for tomorrow.”
FROM DUBOIS WYOMING TO HOLLYWOOD
United States Senator Mike Enzi Visits The Glenrock Bird
Glenrock American Legion This is the third year the by staff Auxiliary is reporter thankful for the FCCLA kids at Glenrock effortsSusan of Stoltz the Glenrock Middle School have designed Middle School’s FCCLA Valentine cards for the Originally was recently to be Club. Clubthis members Veterans. Students hand craft crafted more 90 each card individually, writanhand opinion piece withthan input Valentine cards Veterans ing about themselves and crefrom citizens proforand con. in the Buffalo, Wyoming ating their own Valentine However, it became evident Veterans’ home. verses. “This lets the Vets that few had a good underknow they are appreciated,” standing of the processFCCLA or the Karla Lee, Lee remarked. advantages and disadvantagCoordinator at Glenrock esMiddle of such School a project.explained, So, lets Congratulations to the 21 start at the beginning. “FCCLA stands for Family kids in the FCCLA, along Career and Community with some other student volLeaders of America. The unteers, who help make our What does annexation mean? (kids who are members) sometimes-lonely Veterans Annexation is how an unindevelop leadership skills know that they are rememcorporated area is incorpothrough service projects, bered, respected, and loved. rated into better an adjacent city building communities or town. Upon annexation ....................................................................... three primary changes occur: services will increase, government representation will increase and taxes will increase.
DUKE ENERGY PRESENTS TOP OF THE WORLD PROJECT UPDATE
Think1 is the design firm and School District consultant for the wind turbine project.
“There were five bids,” Harris began. “ITC was the lowest bidder at $142,000. However, the decision (to choose ITC) was not just based on cost. Other things came into play.”
STOCK PHOTO - NOT ACTUAL TURBINES THAT WILL BE INSTALLED
Harris continued. “ITC is committed to having the project completed on May 15. ITC is also well qualified, came with quality references, and knows their way around electrical work. The turbines
some do it for money.
their way into the Las Vegas World Championship event due to their exceptional tournament play during the 2009 fall season.
ENZI ON PATH TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES
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started a shoe store there, NZreassured shoes; the there was that less The Duke representative further Council
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tana and Sheridan.” He and his wife operated the stores for twenty-eight years.
OBITUARY
E. KEITH RYDER
towns in Casper Wyoming. In 1977 he left the economic incentive, along with a legal requirement, to properOn Weather 3 ranch and moved to Prescott, ly removeVane................Page the equipment. Comedy Central’s Arizona, then Marble Falls The Birddiscussion HerdPage......Page Texas, back to several places in Further revealed that in4all likelihood there wouldJordan Zuckerman’s Arizona where he eventually be a business entity interested in repowering the facility when settled down it reachedDirectory........Page obsolescence, which further at for good in Business 5 reduced the concern Performance Vernon, Arizona. As a young about decommissioning Glenrock’s Shore-in the U.S. Army man, he served Bird Classifieds.............Page 6 linerReserves. Lounge! Keith Whatretired from the Federal Government as a superNews From The Nest....Page 6 visory range conservationist. A Gas!
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Tuesday at and night so much more in your Sunday morning the Shoreliner. newspaper The and Glenrock Bird. ended with all of The competitors were serious but the players in good spirits. While a relaxed. On this evening, entertain- league game with points at stake, ment and competition were inter- an injection of good humor twined and equally as important. seemed appropriate and made for Tune in to The Glenrock Bird Sunday an enjoyable evening. Morning Broadcast The duos cheered for their successand the Bird Public Radio as well as their Every competition. April, however, SundayCome Morning at don’t expect Rhonda and Katie Rainey could the Shoreliner crew making their www.TheGlenrockBird.com often be seen with hands raised way to Vegas to be as light-hearted. above their heads, fingers display- A half-million bucks on the line ing the “V” for victory sign after an will no doubt ensure that they comexceptionally good throw. pete with game faces firmly in place. The match lasted about two hours
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“Usually when the economy starts to heal it’s done through small businesses,” Enzi continued. “They’re Enzi’s experience as a the ones who pick up the employees) the bad news. small business owner gives slack first because they In small businesses, you him an insight into the per- can kind of turn on a dime, have to give them the bad Junesmall 21, 1937 3, 2010 ils facing the busi-- February (and) small businesses are news yourself.” nessman that some of his willing to make mistakes.” Keith Ryder 1957 he married his High fellow senators might lack. School Sweetheart, LaVonne The Senator spoke about recited additional adBorn: June 21, 1937 Born Again Enzi Catherine Konrath. They were attending the Wyoming 1981. He be with vantages married 52small years businesses until her “I’m onewentofhome the topeople Government Resources & the Lordbeen February 3, 2010busi- offer. death on December 28, 2008, who’s in small Opportunities for Small ness so I know what it’s like He is survived by his 3 daughE. Keith Ryder died just after ters, Rose Ryder of Billings Business Conference in to wake up in middle of “Small just midnight on theWednesday, MT; Tammybusinesses Dennison and her Laramie the following day the night3,and how pick someone up and Keith Ryder February 2010wonder at his home in don’t husband Rick of Lakeside, (Wednesday, February 17). your gonna make payroll,” them.Glenda They get to know Vernon, Arizona in the presence fire Arizona; Henry and of hisrecollected. son and his daughter after and her husband Jack oftheir Granite Enzi worry about em- I'm Not Ready) He loved life “Laramie procurement a year-long battle with cancer. ployees. Shoals, Texas; son, Edward and he lived is it toa the fullest. Big businesses He was 72 years old. Ryder of Vernon, AZ; grandchil- conference,” the Sena“A lot of my colleagues however (say) with 10,000 dren: from Rose, Bridget Keith was a Believer, Son, tor explained. “It’s awhere went college to Keith law people don’t Keith from was born Edward George ofthey Billings Mt, know Cody Brother, Husband, Uncle, businesses go toDad, meet the school to working an ofthem,” Ryder on June 21,in1937 in any Ryderof and his lamented wife Zarathe of Grandpa, Great Grandpa, federal government, the Gordon, Sheridan(going) County, Colorado Springs, Co where he Provider, Best Friend, Best fice in Congress, to Senator. biggestFriend customer the Nebraska to the lateaEdward M. is serving in the Army, from: Man, to inmany, the Senate when position world, and see if they have and Esther (McCormick) Ryder. Tammy: Davylyn Dennison of of Wyoming opens up. There are a lot Regarding layoffs and fir- University He lived most of his childhood Lakeside Arizona, from Glenda: Graduate, Leader, Boyup.” Scout, productsathat match of them that haven’t been ings, stated that, “(In years in Douglas and Glenrock, CrystalEnzi Gumm, of Billings Mt, Royal Ranger Commander, a 4involved business all, big it’s)Kyle somebody Wyoming, inMost of hisatearly and business her intended Caudle, H leader, Patriot, Service Man, and if alldays you’ve done is job to give (the Countryman, Cowboy, Rancher married he lived in else’s Derek Waechter and them his intend-
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Jim Mcbride Seeks Second Term As Education Chief. See Story Page 8 GLENROCK’S “SHORELINER LOUNGE” DART THROWERS IN VEGAS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS by staff reporter Mark Dosa DOUGLAS SPECIAL OLYMPIANS VERY SPECIALonIN JACKSON HOLE - Story Page 9 Dart throwing. Some do it for fun, and a gal named Cara have earned companion
Six dart throwing experts who play staff reporter Mark Dosa Obviously servicesby increase out of Glenrock’s Shoreliner bar with addition of new At a the regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on Monday, will be playing for both during the February 8, and Duke the Energy construction manager David Grogg 25th Anniversary NDA Last Tuesday night February 9th, businesses supupdated the Council those in attendance on the status of International Team Dart The Glenrock Bird went to the port systems inherentandwith Top of the Project. Press Secretary Elly Pickett (left) Tournament Las Vegas, Nevada. to Tinsley witness some winter stand with in Senator Enzi (center)Shoreliner and Sandy during the a thegrowth in World population. The Riviera Hotel and Casino will league dart play. While not playing Increased representation Senator’s visit to The Glenrock Bird on Tuesday February 16th. Photo © Amanda Smith Grogg has been employed by Duke Energy for over thirty play host to the extravaganza. for money that night, those comcomes from residents being years and has an extensive background in a variety of energy peting certainly had a boatload of able to vote for and behydroelectric, repprojects: nuclear, coal, and wind. The event will take place between fun. resented by both municipal byApril staff16reporter Mark Dosa and 24, and a total of and county officials. Grogg firstelected apprised the Council of the exemplary safety $500,000 (yep, a half-million Beanthe of Glenrock, of U.S. Senator Mike Enzi confusion with that than Rhonda work for federal one govrecord Duke hasare enjoyed during likes the project. “With 166 people bucks) will be up for grabs. the players going to Vegas, was Increased taxes designed to keep in touch with our name. During that time ernment then you know the site, we had just sertwo injuries since November 1. Both teamed with Katie Rainey Tuesday tooncover thehave increased his constituents. Infinger fact, cut the IKevin wasTate, mayor so Bean, we started money’s thetheSeninjuries were minor first aid cases. One injury was a Rhonda Harold night. They printed,” played against duo vices offered by the municiSenator spends many of two more (stores) in Monator laughed. and the other was a finger laceration.” Bean, Katie Dye, Tommy Tomlin, of Dallas Halsey and his female pality. Grogg went on to state, “Of the 166 employees on site, 63small live recess days visiting What is Annexation? in Glenrock, and are getting a businesses. per diem (a daily monetary Annexation, generally stipend) which is being plowed into the local community.” speaking, is the process used like to is get Dukeand Energy managerI went on do to reveal, byThe cities townsconstruction to in- “What into some businesses and “Thirty-one percent of our workforce are Wyoming residents, crease their size through the and ten percent are from Colorado. It’s great for the local comsee how they operate, beacquisition of adjacent land. munity (when we) find (local) labor that meets our needs and cause I’ve always found Once a city or town annexes we can keep them busy for a year or two.” land, it is then required to that everybody else’s job prettyto the simple until extend services theDukelooks Groggpublic went on to stateto that is sensitive local enviyou scratch the surface. citizens/businesses of the ronment and is taking care not to impact the ecosystem. He Then youplace find regarding out there the are new area. This range are further stated thatcan negotiations taking use of county roads, that Duke Energy would pay for any from new sewer andand water a lot of daily decisions and damage to to roads it might inadvertently cause. services police, medical ingenuity that have to be and fire protection. used just to keep functionAs he continued, Grogg revealed that the Top of the World ing,” Enzi began. project is beginning to offer unexpected benefits. “A quarry Why Annexed? was be found right on the site. (The materials in the quarry) can The primary for an This be used for reason road building. reduce is transportation ThewillSenator a firm beannexation to provide costs. Localis residents canadalso believer helpedinwith the material.” small businesses ditional services needed by here in Wyoming, havCouncilman Lembke askedaGrogg about the possibility of the this area. Being within ing previously been the project becoming an eyesore city or town also often en- after the wind farm has been owner happen. of three. “I used to decommissioned, which will inevitably hances property values. For be a small businessman,” Glenrock particularly anGrogg responded that there is a Enzi protocolreminisced. related to wind farm “When nexation would provide for be followed, and that the docudecommissioning that must my wife and I got married a ment solid outlining identity rather than contains the protocol detailed information we went to Gillette and being up with ur-be removed. aboutgobbled how the towers must
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(ITC will use) also met our the turbines in terms of effidetailed specifications.” ciency and best use in given “ITC will be placing an order situations. Glenrock Senior Center for the turbines in the next Additionally, residents with Bash Seeappropriate Story Page 2 and two weeksValentine or so, and by our - the software projections a foundation (will District approval will be able be poured) by mid April. access the same informaOld toJj’s: Both turbines will be up and tion at home with their perSame Newcomputer. Name Rocky running on May 15, Location, 2010,” sonal “Glenrock Gas & Go” See Page Harris stated. Mountain Power will 2 monitor data from the turbines as part The larger, 3 bladed 10kw Section of the Demolition grant, providing the Bids For North turbine will be installed on company with -valuable data2 Of Old Grant Elementary Delayed See Page top of a hydraulic tilt down for analysis. tower, which will allow the turbine to be lowered to the A blue-sky grant will provide ground in a controlled man- for $25,000 of the construcHerder Boys ner for student education, tur- See tionPositives costs, with As the balance bine inspection, and repair. coming outStages of the District’s Season Reaches Final The smaller, 5kw vertical general fund. Page 4 access turbine will See also Story be easily accessible. Converse County School #2 continues Lady Herders District Get Pipped By to lead Harris was excited when dis- the way in providing relevant cussing the Wheatland educational - Beat and Rawlins state-of-the-art real prospects of the turbines. equipment See Storyworld Pagetechnical 4 directly tied to student educa“Both units with gather and tion and achievement. The provide data to teachers and new equipment will be the students in the classroom.IS envy of JOKE school districts POLITICS SNOW Wind speed, turbineinspeed, across the nation. snow storm D.C. manages to stop Conand the amount of electricity for awhile anyway produced by gress... each turbine (will be available).” Teachers and students will be able use the supplied data to compare
ed Michelle Suletemeier of Elgin, Texas; great grandchildren: from Crystal: Alexius, Lailyn, Hunter, Kaidence Gumm and future daughter Julia Caudle. from Bridget: Peyton George. his sister Kay Haralson of Escondido CA
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He graduated from Glenrock High School in Glenrock, Wyoming in 1956. On March 2,
Keith Ryder "Mr Wonderful" and the Navajos called him (Haseinn Bahazohni). First and foremost A Child of the King
Inventor, still sells Seminars(Caterpillar on business netan auger heare invented) Member working provided at the of the Sheriff's Posse in conference as well. Wyoming, Member of the C.B. Club in Wyoming, Rancher, The Senator is also active Planter, a Hunter, a kidder, a practical joker,conference a Nick Name in a yearly for giver, a musician, a vocalist, a Wyoming inventors. Enzi guitar player, leader in a family revealed that some items band called the Roadrunners, a invented Praise by and individuals songwriter, Worship who’ve attended this conleader a Fisher of men, (But never of fish) andpast a darn ference in the are hard curworker. rently being sold at the pro-
curement conference.
He loved wearing many different hats and took pride in wearAt them the well. inventor’s ing All whoconferknew ence,benefited Enzi stated, talk him from “We the outstanding human thathow he about how to being invent, was. He will bethe greatly missed. to protect invention, Farewell and thank you for the and how to market the inlife-time of blessings you gave Patent office oftovention.” all.
ficials, venture capitalists,
Donations may be Wyoming made in and experienced Keith Ryder's name to White Mountain Continued Life Church page at P.O.6 Box 2257, Show Low, Arizona 85902.
in Casper, Wyoming, Business Owner: Owned Ryder Cattle Company, R & R Contractors, and Extend-a-Bumper, A memorial service for Keith Employer, Boss, Supervisor, will be held 3:00 Saturday, For around theP.M., clock Marketer, Student of the Word, February 13, 2010 at White on Breaking Teacher, Preacher, Pastor, updates an Mountain Life Church, 451 N. News, The Glenrock Evangelist, a Rescuer, Public 18th Place in Show Low, Speaker, Government BirdArizona. Sunday Morning Employee, Range Broadcast Conservationist, A Law & More! Enforcement Officer, Idea Man, a Wise man, a happy man, a generous man, a fun man, a faithful man, an over the road Truck Driver, a Heavy
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ROLLING HILLS WATER REPORT REVEALS VIGILANCE AND MAINTENANCE IS KEY TO WATER SAFETY by staff reporter Mark Dosa At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Rolling Hills Town Council on Tuesday, February 16, department head Joe Perko revealed that all is well, with the water treatment system operating within normal parameters.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY THANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Perko indicated that a record of sorts was recently set, with Regina Engstrom of time the low foroftomorrow.” water usage seeing an all 15,000 gallons during Glenrock American Legion This the third year the a twenty-four hour period earlier in theis month. Auxiliary is thankful for the FCCLA kids at Glenrock efforts of the Glenrock Middle School have designed Normal usage is typically 25,000 gallons per day. Middle School’s FCCLA Valentine cards for the Club. Club members recently Veterans. Students hand craft The council recently approved the purchase of new handtown crafted more than 90 each card individually, writchlorine pumps theVeterans event thating theabout pumps currentlyand used Valentine cardsinfor themselves crein thereplacement. Buffalo, Wyoming ating theirtheown Valentine require The town anticipates possibility of Veterans’ home. verses. “This lets the Vets and is well prepared for equipment failure. know they are appreciated,” Karla Lee, FCCLA Lee remarked. While the vendor chlorine pumps that were differCoordinator at shipped Glenrock ent than those ordered, the was quickly discovered Middle School explained,error Congratulations to the 21 and Mayor Minton boxed up the pumps to return for along the “FCCLA stands for Family kids in the FCCLA, correct Careerunits. and Community with some other student volLeaders of America. The unteers, who help make our (kids further who indicated are members) Veterans Perko that the sometimes-lonely chlorine treatment room is develop leadership skills know that they are rememcleaning up nicely (over time, chlorine tends to create all through service projects, bered, respected, and loved. kinds of maintenance issues) with more work scheduled for building better communities this summer.
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Additionally, a concrete generator pad has been poured. Things are moving right along.
DUKE ENERGY PRESENTS TOP OF Perko stated he is currently involvedUPDATE in updating the THEthat WORLD PROJECT town’s water source protection program, and asked the by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Town Council to make a list of local contractors who would Atavailable, a regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on Monday, be if needed, without undue delay. February 8, Duke Energy construction manager David Grogg updated and those on the status of Perko feltthe theCouncil list important “So in weattendance have (human) resources the Top of the World Project. up here in case of need.” Grogg has been employed by Duke Energy for over thirty With vision to extensive think ahead and the vigilance to maintain yearsthe and has an background in a variety of energy the system, Rolling Hills' residents and should feel confident projects: nuclear, coal, hydroelectric, wind.
that their Town Council and Joe Perko quietly and comGrogg first the water Council of the exemplary safety petently attendapprised to the vital needs of the community. record Duke has enjoyed during the project. “With 166 people on site, we have had just two injuries since November 1. Both injuries were minor first aid cases. One injury was a finger cut and the other was a finger laceration.”
Human Skull Found by Glenrock Plumber Could Grogg went on to state, “Of the 166 employees on site, 63 live in Glenrock, and are getting a per diem (a daily monetary be Identified This stipend) which is being plowed into the Summer local community.”
The Duke Energy construction manager went on to reveal, by staff reporter Mark Dosa “Thirty-one percent of our workforce are Wyoming residents, and ten percentsurrounding are from Colorado. It’s great the local comThe mystery the remains of aforhuman skull munity (when we) find (local) labor that meets our needs and found a Glenrock plumber on December we canbykeep them busy for a year or two.” 1 of last year
may be solved this summer. Grogg went on to state that Duke is sensitive to the local enviOn February a conversation with Natrona CountyHe ronment and is17, taking care not to impact the ecosystem. further stated thatJacobson negotiations are taking place regarding Coroner Connie revealed that searching for andthe use of county roads, and that Duke Energy would pay for any finding additional pieces related to the skull is required damage to roads it might inadvertently cause. before a determination can be made about the remains that were As hefound. continued, Grogg revealed that the Top of the World project is beginning to offer unexpected benefits. “A quarry According Jacobson, this(The summer “The in Sheriff will becan was found to right on the site. materials the quarry) be used with for road building. Thisteam willfrom reduce working an archeological the transportation University costs. Local residents also be place helpedduring with the of Wyoming.” The digcan will take thematerial.” summer as good weather enhances the safety of excavation efforts. Councilman Lembke asked Grogg about the possibility of the project becoming an eyesore after the wind farm has been The area where the skull found happen. is currently being decommissioned, which willwas inevitably treated as a crime scene, and will retain that status until it can be proven otherwise. Grogg responded that there is a protocol related to wind farm decommissioning that must be followed, and that the document outlining the protocolthat contains detailed information There is some speculation the remains belong to a about how the towers must be removed. young, westward bound pioneer, as the piece of skull was found close to the Oregon Trail. The Duke representative further reassured the Council that because the salvage value of the towers would be substantial when decommissioning takes place, there would also be an economic incentive, along with a legal requirement, to properly remove the equipment. Further discussion revealed that in all likelihood there would be a business entity interested in repowering the facility when it reached obsolescence, which further reduced the concern about decommissioning
GLENROCK SENIOR GRANT ELEMENTARY: TWO WIND TURBINESCENTER ON-LINE BY MAY 15 by staff reporter Mark Dosa
PLAYS HOST TO VALENTINE BASH
During a meeting of Converse County School
A Valentines Dinner and Dance was held at the Glenrock Senior Center on Saturday, February 13. The facility was packed to capacity, as couples from Glenrock and other Converse and Natrona County towns enjoyed good food, music, dancing, and friendship. The gala began at 5:00 p.m. with a full course meal featuring chicken cordon bleu and strawberry shortcake. At 8:30 p.m., the tables were still full and the dance floor filled, with little elbowroom available. While Bob and Clarice Miller (along with Bob’s mother Dorothy Snell) wowed the crowd with their jitterbug STOCK PHOTO - NOT skills, most in attendance ACTUAL TURBINES THATropreferred more subdued, WILL BE INSTALLED mantic promenading.
District #2 board members on (ITC will use) also met our Tuesday, February 9, ITC detailed specifications.” Electrical Technologies in “ITC will be placing an order Casper was awarded con- forMark the turbines by staffa reporter Dosa in the next tract for the installation of two weeks or so, and by our two wind turbines on the projections a foundation (will Mills claimed he was the be poured) by mid April. Grant Elementary School oldest dancer in attendance. site. Both turbines will be up and Mike seems to have some- running on May 15, 2010,” Rusty Harris,thePresident how eluded clutches of of Harris stated. Think1 in dancing Bozeman, Father Time, and Montana, conversingspoke like aabout man the de- The larger, 3 bladed 10kw selection of ITC, the installa- turbine will be installed on cades tion at younger. Grant Elementary, and top of a hydraulic tilt down the benefits to be enjoyed by tower, which will allow the Couples at each oth- turbine to be lowered to the the schoolbeamed and community. er with pride and love during ground in a controlled manThink1 is the firmwhile and ner for student education, turmany of thedesign dances, School District consultant for bine inspection, and repair. others partnered with friends the wind turbine project. The smaller, 5kw vertical and enjoyed laughs and good access turbine will also be times while their easily accessible. “There were making five bids,” way across the“ITC dancewas floor. Harris began. the lowest bidder at $142,000. Harris was excited when disHowever, the decision Sons and daughters could(to be cussing the educational choose ITC) was not just seen partnering with moth- prospects of the turbines. based on cost. Other things ers and came intofathers, play.” making the “Both units with gather and multi-generational occasion provide data to teachers and a familycontinued. affair. Harris “ITC is students in the classroom. committed to having the proj- Wind speed, turbine speed, ect onand May 15. and the amount of electricity Milecompleted long smiles cordial ITC is also well qualified, banter were the order of the produced by each turbine came with quality references, (will be available).” Teachers evening, sounds of and students will be able use and knowswith theirtheway around "The Swing band the supplied data to compare electrical work.Sounds" The turbines
the turbines in terms of efficiency and best use in given situations. Additionally, residents with the appropriate software and District approval will be able to access the same information at home with their personal computer. Rocky Mountain Power will monitor data from the turbines as part of the grant, providing the company with valuable data for analysis. A blue-sky grant will provide for $25,000 of the construction costs, with the balance coming out of the District’s general fund. Converse County School District #2 continues to lead the way in providing relevant and state-of-the-art real world technical equipment directly tied to student education and achievement. The new equipment will be the envy of school districts across the nation.
providing exceptional instrumental and vocal enter- Oleta Thomas and Bob Vollman dance the night away. Photo © Mark Dosa tainment. The traditional selection of Loretta by staff reporter Mark Dosa Barker Princess. Jill a call at 436-9442. She Dinner and Dance Royalty can fill you in on upcoming and a gal named Cara have earned companion on also took place, with Neal Glenrock’s Senior Center events and activities that are their way into the Las Vegas World Tuesday night at Martzolf being named is Shoreliner. truly a hoppin’ place. If sure to please. Championship event due toKing, their the Shirley Simianer Queen, exceptional tournament play dur- you’ve yet to experience the and ended with all of Mick Lehner Jr. Prince, and The ing the 2009 fall season. competitors seriousgive but the players in good spirits. While a charms of thewere Center,
GLENROCK’S “SHORELINER LOUNGE” DART THROWERS IN VEGAS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Fred and Barb Bingemer made the trip from Douglas, while Mickey and Joyce Dart throwing. Some do it for fun, Hammell came out from some do it for money. Evansville. Six dart throwing experts who play
At 92,Glenrock’s Mike Kilmer from out of Shoreliner bar
will be playing for both during the 25th Anniversary NDA International Team Dart Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Riviera Hotel and Casino will play host to the extravaganza.
Last Tuesday night February 9th, The Glenrock Bird went to the Shoreliner to witness some winter league dart play. While not playing for money that night, those competing certainly had a boatload of fun.
relaxed. On this evening, entertainment and competition were intertwined and equally as important.
OLD JJ'S: The duos cheered for their success well as their competition. SAME LOCATION, NEWasRhonda NAME and Katie Rainey could The event will take place between often be seen with hands raised GAS & above GO” April 16 and 24, and“GLENROCK a total of their heads, fingers display-
$500,000 (yep, a half-million Rhonda Bean of Glenrock, one of by reporter bucks) will be up for grabs. the staff players going toMark Vegas,Dosa was teamed with Katie Rainey Tuesday The old JJ’s General Store Robert and Jeanine Beagle Kevin Tate, Rhonda Bean, Harold night. They played against the duo will forTomlin, busi- of will once again own and Bean,open Katie its Dye,doors Tommy Dallas Halsey and his female
ing the “V” for victory sign after an exceptionally good throw.
league game with points at stake, an injection of good humor “We’reappropriate centrally located seemed and made for and haveevening. easy access,” an enjoyable
Jeanine began. “We’ll be
Come don’t expect openApril, untilhowever, 10:00 p.m. every the Shoreliner crew making night. We’ll also havetheir the way to Vegas to be light-hearted. convenience ofasQuick MonAeyhalf-million bucks on the line in the same location.” will no doubt ensure that they compete with game faces firmly in Quick Money, located inplace.
these were very popular side Glenrock Gas and Go, items and wants everyone will offer cash advances, ness under a new name on operate the business, and to know that they will again payroll check cashing, March 1: Glenrock Gas and Jeanine is excited about of- be available. phone cards, fax and copy Equipment Operator, a Welder, Go. fering the products and serink products. aservice, restorer and of broken equipment, vices that made the store a “Along with (the made to a Miner, Mechanic, A body Glenrock Gas and Go will destination for many. order) deli, we’ll offer Deli Mechanic, Building mover, Quick Money as always, (Caterpillar stillpacksells be a full service conve- “We’ll have the deli back Express products, and rotis- Inventor, will additionally offer invented) Member serie items like an ingauger andheshipping service. the Sheriff's Posse bein hot dogs and of Customers can choose Wyoming, Member of the C.B. June 21, 1937 - February 3, 2010 Polish dogs,” tween UPS or Federal Exin Wyoming, Rancher, Jeanine contin- Club press. a Hunter, a kidder, a Keith Ryder 1957 he married his High Planter, ued. A full ser- practical joker, a Nick Name School Sweetheart, LaVonne vice fountain giver, Looking forward to her Born: June 21, 1937 Born Again Catherine Konrath. They were a musician, a vocalist, a will provide guitar Marchplayer, 1 opening, Jeanine 1981. He went home to be with married 52 years until her leader in a family customers with band the Lord February 3, 2010 death on December 28, 2008, appreciates help she’s called thethe Roadrunners, a He is survived by his 3 daugha wide selec- songwriter, received Praise from and theWorship many E. Keith Ryder died just after ters, Rose Ryder of Billings tion of carbon- leader a Fisher men, (But vendors who ofprovide her midnight on Wednesday, MT; Tammy Dennison and her never of fish) and a darn hard ated and nonwith the products Glenrock Keith Ryder February 3, 2010 at his home in husband Rick of Lakeside, c a r b o n a t e d worker. customers want. Vernon, Arizona in the presence Arizona; Glenda Henry and drinks. of his son and his daughter after her husband Jack of Granite I'm Not Ready) He loved life He loved wearing many differ“I would like to thank all a year-long battle with cancer. Shoals, Texas; son, Edward and he lived it to the fullest. ent hats and took pride in wearFour tables mythem vendors He was 72 years old. Ryder of Vernon, AZ; grandchiling well.for All their who assisknew c o m f o r t a b l y tance in getting dren: from Rose, Bridget Keith was a Believer, a Son, him benefited fromthe thedoors outlocated inside standing open and the product in the Keith was born Edward Keith George of Billings Mt, Cody Brother, Husband, Dad, Uncle, human being that he the store will was. store,” enthused. Ryder on June 21, 1937 in Ryder and his wife Zara of Grandpa, Great Grandpa, He Jeanine will be greatly missed. Gordon, Sheridan County, Colorado Springs, Co where he Provider, Bestoffer Friend,ample Best Farewell and thank you for the Nebraska to the late Edward M. is serving in the Army, from: Man, Friendseating. to many, life-time of will blessings youMarch gave The store reopen and Estherstore, (McCormick) Dennison of University of Wyoming to1 all. nience with Ryder. fuel, Tammy: again, Davylyn with pizza made at its original location, on He lived most histhe childhood Arizona, fresh from Glenda: a Leader, Boy Scout, groceries, andofall other Lakeside from scratch, ham- Graduate, Jeanine believes many as- 10 South 3rd Street. years in Douglas and Glenrock, Crystal Gumm, of Billings Mt, Royal Ranger Commander, a 4- Donations may be made in items one would expect in burgers, and biscuits and pects of the store will make Wyoming, Most of his her intended Kyle emphaCaudle, H leader, Patriot, Service Man, Keith Ryder's name to White an establishment of early this and gravy,” Jeanine it attractive to customers. married days he lived in Derek Waechter and his intend- Countryman, Cowboy, Rancher Mountain Life Church at P.O. kind. sized. She recognizes that The match lasted about two hours
OBITUARY
E. KEITH RYDER
Montana, various towns in Wyoming and, Casper Wyoming. In 1977 he left the ranch and moved to Prescott, Arizona, then Marble Falls Texas, back to several places in Arizona where he eventually settled down for good in Vernon, Arizona. As a young man, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Keith retired from the Federal Government as a supervisory range conservationist.
He graduated from Glenrock High School in Glenrock, Wyoming in 1956. On March 2,
Sunday, February 21st, 2010 Sunday, February 14th, 2010
ed Michelle Suletemeier of Elgin, Texas; great grandchildren: from Crystal: Alexius, Lailyn, Hunter, Kaidence Gumm and future daughter Julia Caudle. from Bridget: Peyton George. his sister Kay Haralson of Escondido CA
Keith Ryder "Mr Wonderful" and the Navajos called him (Haseinn Bahazohni). First and foremost A Child of the King His Mantra: (I'm prepared But
in Casper, Wyoming, Business Owner: Owned Ryder Cattle Company, R & R Contractors, and Extend-a-Bumper, Employer, Boss, Supervisor, Marketer, Student of the Word, Teacher, Preacher, Pastor, an Evangelist, a Rescuer, Public Speaker, Government Employee, Range Conservationist, A Law Enforcement Officer, Idea Man, a Wise man, a happy man, a generous man, a fun man, a faithful man, an over the road Truck Driver, a Heavy
Box 2257, Show Low, Arizona 85902.
A memorial service for Keith will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, February 13, 2010 at White Mountain Life Church, 451 N. 18th Place in Show Low, Arizona.
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GRANT ELEMENTARY: TWO WIND TURBINES ON-LINEEXTRA!!! BY MAY 15 GLENROCK’S CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH EXTRA!! HOLDS PANCAKE SUPPER READ ALL ABOUT IT! FOR HAITI The Famed Sheridan Whiteside by staff reporter Mark Dosa
During a meeting of Converse County School
by staff reporter Mark Dosa
On Tuesday, February 16, Glenrock’s Christ Episcopal Church held its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper.
the church, provided some perspective on the event.
Rusty Harris, President of Think1 in Bozeman, Montana, spoke about the selection of ITC, the installation at Grant Elementary, and the benefits to be enjoyed by the school and community.
“Shrove Tuesday preAMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY cedes Lent and is the THANKS MIDDLEfirstSCHOOL Tuesday KIDS before Ash
The two-hour event began Danaher beby staff reporterWednesday,” Mark Dosa atRegina 5:00 p.m., with proceeds gan. “This event has been Engstrom of the for tomorrow.” from the dinner going to held fiftythird years, maybe Glenrock American Legion This for is the year the Auxiliary thankful for the FCCLA kids at Glenrock aid in theis rebuilding of more.” efforts oftorn theHaiti. Glenrock Proceeds Middle School havethe designed earthquake from yearMiddle School’s FCCLA Valentine cards for the ly event aid a variety of Club. Club members recently Veterans. Students hand craft Glenrock High coach and causes, Danaher added. hand crafted more than 90 each card individually, writValentine cards for Veterans ing about themselves and cre-is instructor Al Finch at- “Sometimes the money in the Buffalo, Wyoming ating their own Valentine tended with sons Johna- used by the church. We’ve Veterans’ home. verses. “This lets the Vets thon and Benjamin. When also theappreciated,” Episcopal know aided they are asked felt it imporHome. We help Karlawhy he Lee, FCCLA Children’s Lee remarked. Coordinator at Glenrock tant to help a country so far families in need, and have Middle School explained, provided Congratulations to the 21 from America, Johnathon funds for people “FCCLA stands for Family kids in the FCCLA, along quickly “They’re who run out of gas, or volkids Career replied, and Community with some other student less fortunate than us and need clothes.” Leaders of America. The who unteers, who help make our (kids help.” who are need His members) brother sometimes-lonely Veterans develop leadership skills know that they are rememBenjamin nodded in agree- Danaher’s daughter Twink through service projects, bered, respected, and loved. ment. building better communities Wickett added that monies raised have also been used ....................................................................... Another young attendee, to aid the Diocesan Relief Lucas Hill, was likewise Fund. quick with his articulate response. “That’s what Regarding funds from this America does, and this a year’s event, Danaher reby staff Mark Dosa Church of God. We justreporter try vealed “As a church, we toAthelp in whatever given to rea regularly scheduledway Town haven’t Council meeting on Haiti Monday, February manager Grogg we can.” 8, Duke Energy construction lief, so that’sDavid where the updated Danaher, the Council and those in attendance on the status of Annie whose money is going.” the Top of the World Project. 1939 wedding was held in
DUKE ENERGY PRESENTS TOP OF THE WORLD PROJECT UPDATE
District #2 board members on Tuesday, February 9, ITC Electrical Technologies in Casper was awarded a contract for the installation of two wind turbines on the Grant Elementary School site.
Think1 is the design firm and School District consultant for the wind turbine project. “There were five bids,” Harris began. “ITC was the lowest bidder at $142,000. However, the decision (to choose ITC) was not just based on cost. Other things came into play.”
(ITC will use) also met our detailed specifications.” “ITC will be placing an order for the turbines in the next two weeks or so, and by our projections a foundation (will be poured) by mid April. Both turbines will be up and running on May 15, 2010,” Harris stated.
the turbines in terms of efficiency and best use in given situations. Additionally, residents with the appropriate software and District approval will be able to access the same information at home with their personal computer. Rocky Mountain Power will monitor should thrown with data frombethe turbines as great part offorce. the grant, providing the company with valuable data for analysis. That would be a good
to Appear in Glenrock!!
February 23rd and 24th, to be exact – in3 order regale The larger, bladedto 10kw turbine will be with installed on his audiences several top of aofhydraulic tilt down hours incomparable entower, which will allow the tertainment. For Whiteside, turbine to be lowered to the who isinmodeled on the faground a controlled manmous Alexander Woollcott ner for student education, turbine inspection, repair. of New York’s and Algonquin The smaller, Round Table,5kw will vertical be poraccess turbine will also be trayedaccessible. by none other than easily our own Preston Blakeley, Harris excited dis-to as Thewas Man Whowhen Came cussing the educational Dinner. prospects of the turbines.
The play, by George “Both unitswritten with gather and S. Kaufman Moss Hart provide data toand teachers and Harris continued. “ITC is students the classroom. in 1939, in unravels the tale of committed to having the projspeed, turbine Earl Shoemaker (left) and Hummer Wickett cookin’ up Wind what happens when speed, Whiteect completed on May 15. and the amount of electricity some sausage. Photo © Mark Dosa. side falls on ice at a home ITC is also well qualified, produced by each turbine in a small Ohio town shortly came with quality references, (will be available).” Teachers TheSTOCK men PHOTO of the- NOT church, and When informed that around all the and knows their way students will be able use before Christmas. ACTUAL TURBINES THAT electrical work. The turbines the supplied data compare many of whom could be tasty dinner items were WILL BE INSTALLED Just a taste of toWoollcott/
seen busily attending to pancakes, eggs, and sausages in the Church kitchen, traditionally cook the Dart throwing. do itsupper. for fun, meal for the Some annual
still being served, a smil- Whiteside can be grasped ing Lehner entered the from some of his quotes: room, knowing that good Many of us spend half of by staff reporter Mark Dosa food and fine company our time wishing for things and a gal named Cara have earned companion on if we didn't were just steps away. we could have
Shortly before 7:00whop.m. Six dart throwing experts play Tony Lehner Shoreliner and wife out of Glenrock’s bar will be playing for both during the Carolyn arrived, Coach 25th Anniversary NDA Lehner initially concerned International Team Dart that dinnerin Las supplies might Tournament Vegas, Nevada. be low.and Casino will Therunning Riviera Hotel
There is no were suchserious thingbutin The competitors relaxed. On this evening, entertainanyone's life as an unimportment and competition were interant day. twined and equally as important.
thing for them to cut on my
A blue-sky grant will provide tombstone: she for $25,000 ofWherever the construcwent, including here, it was tion costs, with the balance coming the judgment. District’s againstout her of better general fund.
Marie Kroll will School portray Converse County Parker.#2Other cast members District continues to lead the way inCaitlyn providing relevantas include Kumpula and state-of-the-art real Whiteside’s personal secreworld technical equipment tary Maggie Cutler, Steven directly tied to student educaFlynn McKenna Parkintion andandachievement. The son equipment as Mr. andwill Mrs.beErnest new the envy of school Stanley, Christinedistricts Davis across the nation. and Clarissa Bryner as the
Stanley daughters, June and Rachel, Lisa Adams as fussbudget Dr. Bradley, Alyssa Biffle as Professor Mamie Metz (specializing in cockroach studies), Nathan Hansen as newspaperman Bert Jefferson, Elizabeth Eitel as famous actress Lorraine Sheldon (based on Englishended actress and with and all ofBroadway musical performer the players incomedy good spirits. While a league game with points at stake, Gertrude Lawrence), Lewis anAllen injection of good humor as movie star Banjo seemed appropriate and made for (based onevening. Groucho Marx), an enjoyable April Elliott as the enigmatCome April, however, don’t expect ic Harriet Stanley, Johanna the Shoreliner crew making nurse their Bishop as the suffering way to Vegas to be as light-hearted. Miss Preen, Cierra Dawson A half-million bucks on the line as no Whiteside’s cook will doubt ensurefavorite that they comSarah, Brittany Voyzey pete withand game faces firmly in place. as the faithful servant Joan.
GLENROCK’S “SHORELINER LOUNGE” DART THROWERS IN VEGAS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
some do it for money.
their way into the Las Vegas World Championship event due to their exceptional tournament play during the 2009 fall season.
Last Tuesday night February 9th, The Glenrock Bird went to the Shoreliner to witness some winter league dart play. While not playing for money that night, those competing certainly had a boatload of fun.
Tuesday night spend half ourattime wishing. the Shoreliner.
His huff arrived and he departed it. for their success The duosin cheered Grogg has been employed by Duke Energy for over thirty play host to the extravaganza. asA well theiris competition. hick as town one where years and has an extensive background in a variety of energy Rhonda could there isand no Katie placeRainey to go where projects: nuclear, coal, hydroelectric, and wind. The event will take place between often be seen with hands raised you shouldn't go. April 16 and 24, and a total of above their heads, fingers displayThe English have Grogg first apprised the Council of the exemplary safety $500,000 (yep, a half-million Rhonda Bean of Glenrock, one of ing the “V” for victory signan afterexan traordinarygood ability for flying record Duke has enjoyed during the project. “With 166 people bucks) will be up for grabs. the players going to Vegas, was exceptionally throw. on site, we have had just two injuries since November 1. Both teamed with Katie Rainey Tuesday into a great calm. injuries were minor first aid cases. One injuryby wasstaff a finger cut Mark Kevin Tate, Rhonda Bean, Harold night. They played against the duo The lasted about twolike hoursto reporter Dosa Allmatch the things I really and the other was a finger laceration.” Bean, Katie Dye, Tommy Tomlin, of Dallas Halsey and his female Although Converse that the district would However, the district building and property do are either immoral, ille- Performances begin at 7 PM both nights at the GMS AuGrogg went on to “Of the 166 employees on site, 63 live Equipment Operator, a Welder, County School state, District have to engage in further does not anticipate any over to the Glenrock gal or fattening. in Glenrock, and are getting a per diem (a daily monetary a restorer of broken equipment, Nothing risque, nothing ditorium. Don’t miss this #2stipend) had which undertaken an testing before demolition change in the project’s Community Recreation is being plowed into the local community.” a Miner, Mechanic, A body gained. high-tempo, raucous comasbestos abatement pro- can commence. completion date, which District on July 1, 2010. Mechanic, Building mover, edy which will be sure to The Duke Energy Inventor, (Caterpillar still sells gram on the Oldconstruction Grant manager went on to reveal, is still scheduled to take Always a godfather - never an keep rocking Member in your “Thirty-one percent of our workforce are Wyoming augeryou he invented) Elementary building back Because of this,residents, the bid place on May 20, 2010. and ten percent are from Colorado. It’s great for the local coma god! seats! of the Sheriff's Posse in opening dateourhas inmunity the (when 1980’s, newer we) afind (local) labor that meets needsbeen and June 21, 1937 - February 3, 2010 Another great character Wyoming, Member of the C.B. we can keep them or two.”from February 4 After the project has been law enforced by busy the for De-a year moved whom you will meet is Dor- Club in Wyoming, Rancher, Keith Ryder Planter, a Hunter, a kidder, a partment of Environmen- to March 4. completed, the district 1957 he married his High othy Parker, an American practical joker, a Nick Name School Sweetheart, LaVonne Grogg went on to state that Duke is sensitive to the local envitalronment Quality will turn21,the writer and poet best known giver, a musician, a vocalist, a Born: June 1937remaining Born Again Catherine Konrath. They were and(DEQ) is takingmeans care not to impact the ecosystem. He 1981. He went home to be with married 52 years until her further stated that negotiations are taking place regarding the for her wit, wisecracks, and guitar player, leader in a family the Lord February 3, 2010 death on December 28, 2008, use of county roads, and that Duke Energy would pay for any sharp eye for 20th century band called the Roadrunners, a He is survived by his 3 daughdamage to roads it might inadvertently cause. songwriter, Praise and Worship urban foibles. A few her leader a Fisher of men, (But E. Keith Ryder died just after ters, Rose Ryder of Billings most memorable quotes are: never of fish) and a darn hard midnight on Wednesday, MT; Tammy Dennison and her As he continued, Grogg revealed that the Top of the World Keith Ryder February 3, 2010 at his home in husband Rick of Lakeside, project is beginning to offer unexpected benefits. “A quarry A little bad taste is like a worker. Vernon, Arizona in the presence Arizona; Glenda Henry and was found right on the site. (The materials in the quarry) can nice dash of paprika. of his son and his daughter after her husband Jack of Granite I'm Not Ready) He loved life He loved wearing many differbe used for road building. This will reduce transportation Brevity is itthe of lingea year-long battle with cancer. Shoals, Texas; son, Edward and he lived to soul the fullest. costs. Local residents can also be helped with the material.” ent hats and took pride in wearrie. He was 72 years old. Ryder of Vernon, AZ; grandchiling them well. All who knew dren: from Rose, Bridget Keith a Believer, a Son, him benefited from the outI don'twas care what is written Councilman Lembke asked Grogg about the possibility of the Keith was born Edward Keith George of Billings Mt, Cody Brother, Husband, Dad, project becoming an eyesore after the wind farm has been about me so long as Uncle, it isn't standing human being that he Ryder on June 21, 1937 in Ryder and his wife Zara of Grandpa, Great Grandpa, was. He will be greatly missed. decommissioned, which will inevitably happen. true.
BIDS FOR NORTH SECTION DEMOLITION OF OLD GRANT ELEMENTARY DELAYED
OBITUARY
E. KEITH RYDER
Gordon, Sheridan County, Colorado Springs, Co where he Nebraska to the late Edward M. is serving in the Army, from: Grogg responded that there is a protocol related to wind farm and Esther (McCormick) Ryder. Tammy: Davylyn Dennison of decommissioning that must be followed, and that the docuHe lived of his childhood Lakeside from Glenda: ment outlining the protocol contains detailed information Site of the old Grant Elementary. The red bricked section of most the structure covered withArizona, the overhangyears in Douglas and Glenrock, Crystal Gumm, of Billings Mt, about how the towers must be removed. ing white bottomed roof, along with other sections ofWyoming, the building the north, is scheduled for Most towards of his early and her intended Kyle Caudle, married days he lived in Derek Waechter and his intendThe Duke representative furtherDosa. reassured the Council that demolition. Photo © Mark Montana, various towns in ed Michelle Suletemeier of because the salvage value of the towers would be substantial Wyoming and, Casper Elgin, Texas; great grandchilwhen decommissioning takes place, there would also be an Wyoming. In 1977 he left the dren: from Crystal: Alexius, economic incentive, along with a legal requirement, to properranch and moved to Prescott, Lailyn, Hunter, Kaidence ly remove the equipment. Arizona, then Marble Falls Gumm and future daughter Julia Texas, back to several places in Caudle. from Bridget: Peyton Further discussion revealed that in all likelihood there would Arizona where he eventually George. his sister Kay Haralson be a business entity interested in repowering the facility when settled down for good in of Escondido CA it reached obsolescence, which further reduced the concern Vernon, Arizona. As a young about decommissioning man, he served in the U.S. Army Keith Ryder "Mr Wonderful" Reserves. Keith retired from the and the Navajos called him Federal Government as a super- (Haseinn Bahazohni). visory range conservationist. First and foremost A Child of He graduated from Glenrock the King High School in Glenrock, Wyoming in 1956. On March 2, His Mantra: (I'm prepared But
Sunday, February 21st, 2010 Sunday, February 14th, 2010
Provider, Best Friend, Best Man, Friend to many, I've never been University of a millionaire Wyoming Graduate, a Leader, Scout, but I just know I'dBoy be darling Royal Ranger Commander, a 4at it. H leader, Patriot, Service Man, This is notCowboy, a novelRancher to be Countryman, lightly. intossed Casper,aside Wyoming, BusinessIt Owner: Owned Ryder Cattle Company, R & R Contractors, and Extend-a-Bumper, Employer, Boss, Supervisor, Marketer, Student of the Word, Teacher, Preacher, Pastor, an Evangelist, a Rescuer, Public Speaker, Government Employee, Range Conservationist, A Law Enforcement Officer, Idea Man, a Wise man, a happy man, a generous man, a fun man, a faithful man, an over the road Truck Driver, a Heavy
Farewell and thank you for the life-time of blessings you gave to all. Donations may be made in Keith Ryder's name to White Mountain Life Church at P.O. Box 2257, Show Low, Arizona 85902.
A memorial service for Keith will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, February 13, 2010 at White Mountain Life Church, 451 N. 18th Place in Show Low, Arizona.
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Glenrock Rocks!
The Glenrock Bird is proud of Glenrock’s Midget Football Team! In fact, so much, that we chose #40 as our new Herder Sports & Events Logo for the 09/10 Herder School Year.
GRANT ELEMENTARY: TWO WIND TURBINES ON-LINE BY MAY 15 by staff reporter Mark Dosa
During a meeting of Converse County School
District #2 board members on Tuesday, February 9, ITC Electrical Technologies in Casper was awarded a contract for the installation of two wind turbines on the Grant Elementary School site.
(ITC will use) also met our detailed specifications.” “ITC will be placing an order for the turbines in the next two weeks or so, and by our projections a foundation (will be poured) by mid April. Both turbines will be up and running on May 15, 2010,” Tyler Kelly led the way for the Rusty Harris, President of Harris stated. Think1 Bozeman, Herders within11 points, while Montana, spoke about the The larger, 3 bladed 10kw Dustin Worthington followed selection of ITC, the installaclosely with 10 points and turbine will be installed on tion at Grant Elementary,15and racked up an impressive re- top of a hydraulic tilt down the benefits to be enjoyed by tower, which will allow the bounds. the school and community. turbine to be lowered to the ground in a controlled manVersus is Rawlins, the firm Herders Think1 the design and ner for student education, turSchool for bine inspection, and repair. shot 29District percentconsultant from 3-point the wind turbine project. range and 39 percent when in The smaller, 5kw vertical two-point land. The boys shot access turbine will also be “There were five bids,” easily accessible. 59 percent from the free throw Harris began. “ITC was the line. bidder at $142,000. Harris was excited when dislowest However, the decision (to cussing the educational A resurgent led prospects of the turbines. choose ITC)Kyle was Farley not just based on cost. Other things the way with 13 points and 9 came into play.” rebounds, followed by Col- “Both units with gather and ter Macormic and Dustin provide data to teachers and Harris continued. “ITC is students in the classroom. Worthington, both with idencommitted to having the proj- Wind speed, turbine speed, tical completed totals of 11on points ect Mayand 15.6 and the amount of electricity rebounds. ITC is also well qualified, produced by each turbine came with quality references, (will be available).” Teachers and around The knows Herdertheir Boysway played an and students will be able use electrical work. The turbines away game against Torrington the supplied data to compare
HERDER BOYS SEE POSITIVES AS SEASON REACHES FINAL STAGES by staff reporter Mark Dosa The Herder Boys lost an away game at Wheatland on Friday, February 12, and were defeated at home the next day by Rawlins.
out of main-man Kyle Farley spelled trouble, as did Colter Macormic being covered by 6’7” Wheatland player Kolton Irby.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY THANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Glenrock succumbed to Versus Rawlins, Kidneigh conRegina Engstrom of the for tomorrow.” Wheatland 33 to 44 and was cedes, “Our biggest obstacle Glenrock American Legion This is the third year the beaten by Rawlins 44 to for 53. the was our slow Auxiliary is thankful FCCLA kidsstart at offensively Glenrock spotting thehave Outlaws a 15 efforts of the Glenrock and Middle School designed Despite losses, Coach Jus- point lead at the end of first Middlethe School’s FCCLA Valentine cards forthe the Club believes membershis recently Veterans. Students hand craft tinClub. Kidneigh team period.” hand crafted its more than “to 90 each card individually, writhas improved ability Valentine cards forphysically Veterans While ing about and creplay under control thethemselves Herder Boys outin the Buffalo, Wyoming ating their own Valentine and emotionally.” Kidneigh scored Rawlins over the balVeterans’ home. verses. “This lets the Vets believes the team does a good ance the are nextappreciated,” three quarknowofthey job attackingLee, the basket of- ters, they eventually lost by Karla FCCLA Lee remarked. fensively during at the first half, 9 points, the early deficit too Coordinator Glenrock Middle School explained, Congratulations and needs to maintain that ag- large to overcome. to the 21 “FCCLA stands Family kids in the FCCLA, along gressiveness during for the second Career Community withone some student avolhalf. This isand one area the team No everother said putting ball Leaders of America. The unteers, who help make our focused on during practice last with a diameter of 9 ½ inches (kids who are members) sometimes-lonely Veterans week. a rimthey whose meadevelop leadership skills through know that arehole rememinches and across was through service projects, sures bered, 18 respected, loved. Against second easy, not even for this skilled buildingWheatland, better communities half scoring woes doomed the Herder team. Sometimes, the ....................................................................... Herders despite their great de- rim just seems to reject shots fensive play. Zero points in the that normally would zip right fourth quarter and zero points through. Such is the nature of
the game. The good news is that the team is seeing improvement in a variety of areas, practices hard, plays hard, and learns from their mistakes. The regionals start in a little over a week. It’s like the beginning of the season, a fresh start if you will. The destiny of this team lies in the hands of its players. If the boys can summon up the mental toughness, team chemistry, and never say die attitude that lives inside each one of them, anything is possible come March 3. STOCK PHOTO - NOT
Against Wheatland, theTHAT HerdACTUAL TURBINES ers shot from beWILL35 BEpercent INSTALLED yond the arc and 35 percent when within two-point range. The boys shot 33 percent from the free throw line.
the turbines in terms of efficiency and best use in given situations. Additionally, residents with the appropriate software and District approval will be able to access the same information at home with their personal computer. Rocky Mountain Power will monitor data from the turbines as part of the grant, providing the company with valuable data for analysis. A blue-sky grant will provide for $25,000 of the construction costs, with the balance coming out of the District’s general fund. Converse County School District #2 continues to lead the way in providing relevant and state-of-the-art real world technical equipment directly tied to student education and achievement. The new equipment will be the envy of school districts across the nation.
on Friday, February 19 and a home game against Douglas on Colter Macormic avoids two Rawlins defenders while looking Saturday, February 20. Results for an open man during a home game on Saturday, February 13. Dosa will be reported in by thestaff nextreporter is- Mark Photo © Mark Dosa sue aofgal The Glenrock Bird. Dart throwing. Some do it for fun, and named Cara have earned companion on some do it for money. their way into the Las Vegas World Tuesday night at Championship event due to their the Shoreliner. Six dart throwing experts who play exceptional tournament play durand ended with all of by staff reporter Mark Dosa out of Glenrock’s Shoreliner bar ing the 2009 fall season. The competitors were serious but the players in good spirits. While a At a regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on Monday, will be playing for both during the relaxed. On this evening, entertain- league game with points at stake, February 8, Duke Energy construction manager David Grogg 25th Anniversary NDA Last Tuesday night February 9th, ment and competition were inter- an injection of good humor updated the Council and those in attendance on the status of International Team Dart The Glenrock Bird went to the twined and equally as important. seemed appropriate and made for the Top of the World Project. Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shoreliner to witness some winter an enjoyable evening. The Riviera Hotel and Casino will league dart play. While not playing The duos cheered for their success by staff reporterplay Mark Dosa Grogg has been employed by Duke Energy for over thirty host to the extravaganza. for money that night, those com- as well as their competition. Come April, however, don’t expect years and has an extensive background in a variety of energy peting certainly had a boatload of Rhonda and Katie Rainey could the Shoreliner crew making their by staff reporter Mark Dosa a role as the season moves to- we’re gonna have to depend Downs led the way with 10 projects: nuclear, coal, hydroelectric, and wind. The event will take place between fun. often be seen with hands raised way to Vegas to be as light-hearted. wards its latter stages. on her.16Bailey Dahlke back April and 24, and a istotal of points and 7 rebounds, with above their heads, fingers display- A half-million bucks on the line The Glenrock High girls (Dahlke rib surgery earli- Rhonda a heavily guarded Grogg first apprised thelost Council of the exemplary safety $500,000had (yep, a half-million Bean of Glenrock,Shelby one of ing the “V” for victory sign after an will no doubt ensure that they coma record close home game to WheatLehner grimaced as he spoke er in the year) and has stepped Stewart scoring 8 points and exceptionally good throw. Duke has enjoyed during the project. “With 166 people bucks) will be up for grabs. the players going to Vegas, was pete with game faces firmly in on site, we have had just two injuries since November 1. Both teamed with Katie Rainey Tuesday place. land on Friday, February 12, about his stricken athletes. up,” Lehner explained. 7 rebounds. The Lady Herdinjuries were minor first aid cases. One injury was a finger cut Kevin Tate, Rhonda Bean, Harold night. They played against the duo The match lasted about two hours but came back to win an away “Lexie Blackburn is supposed ers failed to make any of their and the otherRawlins was a finger laceration.” Bean, Katie Dye, Tommy Tomlin, Dallasattempts, Halsey andand his shot female game against on Satto stay on crutches for three Against Rawlins, Lehner felt of 3-point 29 urday, February 13. weeks to let her leg rest. The his team “Played tough. It percent from two-point land, Grogg went on to state, “Of the 166 employees on site, 63 live Equipment Operator, a Welder, uses the better it’ll was a close game throughout. with their free throw percentin Glenrock, and are getting aless per she diem (a it, daily monetary a restorer of broken equipment, The Ladywhich Herders fellplowed to get. (Unfortunately), stipend) is being into the local community.”she’s Becky (Downs) put us up by age coming in at 62 percent. a Miner, Mechanic, A body Wheatland 31 to 34 but tri- done for the season. Taylor four late in the fourth.” The Mechanic, Building mover, The Duke construction manager went on to reveal, Inventor, (Caterpillar still sells umphed overEnergy Rawlins 38 to Kline (who suffered a high Lady Herders eventually won Versus Rawlins, Christine “Thirty-one percent of our workforce Wyoming residents,6 by six. an auger he invented) Member 32. ankle are sprain on February Dona led all Lady Herder and ten percent are from Colorado. It’s great for the local comof the Sheriff's Posse in against Thermopolis) is hopescorers with 7 points and munity (when we) find (local) labor that meets our needs and Wyoming, Member of the C.B. June 21, 1937 February 3, 2010 During a visit to The Glenrock ful for this weekend (Febru- The Glenrock girls have four 5 rebounds, with Shaynna we can keep them busy for a year or two.” Club in Wyoming, Rancher, Bird office, Coach Tony Leh- ary 19 and 20). Sarah Briggs more games until regional Hoyt, Sharina Oakes, Keith Ryder 1957 he married his Shelby High Planter, a Hunter, a kidder, a a knee ner talked and BeckyLaVonne Downs School Sweetheart, Grogg wentabout on to the stategames that Dukedamaged is sensitive to theligament local envi-in play, and Lehner is well aware Stewart, practical joker, a Nick Name Born:his June 21, 1937 Born could Again contributing Catherine Konrath. Theyapiece. were scheduled He for that team’s seeding and his team. 6 points ronment and is taking care not Rawlins to impactand theisecosystem. giver, a musician, a vocalist, a 1981. significantly He went homebased to be with married led 52 her years until further stated that negotiations are takingon place regarding the guitar player, leader in a family an MRI Friday (February vary on Downs team withher11 the Lord 3, 2010 death rebounds. on December 2008, use of county andplace that Duke wouldknow pay for band called the Roadrunners, a 19).Energy We won’t theany re- how theseFebruary games play out. total The28, Glenrock “Wheatland is roads, in first He is survived by his 3 daughdamage to roads it might inadvertently cause. songwriter, Praise and Worship in the conference. We played sults until the following Tuesgirls again quite unusually E. Keith Ryder died just after ters, Rose Ryder of Billings leader a Fisher of men, (But with intensity,Grogg and did a day.” “We could get as third failed to make any and of their midnight onas high Wednesday, MT; Tammy Dennison her As more he continued, revealed that the Top of the World never of fish) and a darn hard or as low asatfifth,” Lehbetter jobisdefensively. had unexpected benefits. “A quarry (seed) shot 35 Keith Ryder February 3, 2010 his home in 3-point husbandattempts, Rick of and Lakeside, project beginning We to offer worker. revealed. fourth, percent some offensive concerned thecan in- ner two-point Vernon, Arizona“Third, in the presence Arizona; when GlendainHenry and was missed found right on theopporsite. (The“I’m materials in theabout quarry) of his son and his daughter after her husband Jack of Granite I'm Not Ready) He loved life He loved wearing many differjuries, I told the kids to and fifth – they’re all up for range. Free throw percentage tunities with ½ minutes left, This be used for2 road building. will but reduce transportation a year-long battle with cancer. rose Shoals, Texas; Edward and he lived it to the fullest. costs. Local residents also be helped with the material.” ent hats and took pride in wearand Wheatland only can scored look at the situation not as an grabs.” slightly to 63son, percent. Ryder of Vernon, AZ; grandchiling them well. All who knew one basket (during the last 2 adversity, but as an opportu- He was 72 years old. dren: from Rose, Bridget Keith was a Believer, a Son, him benefited from the outCouncilman Lembke asked Grogg about the possibility of the nity,” Lehner revealed. While injuries have decimat- The Lady Herders played at ½ minutes).” Keith was born Edward Keith George of Billings Mt, Cody Brother, Husband, Dad, Uncle, standing human being that he project becoming an eyesore after the wind farm has been ed the Lady Herder Ryder on June 21,squad, 1937the in home Ryder against and his Torrington wife Zara on of Grandpa, Great Grandpa, was. He will be greatly missed. decommissioned, which will inevitably happen. desire to “Battle people Lehner continued. “I think An opportunity the Lady team's Friday, February away Gordon, Sheridan County, Colorado Springs,19, Coand where he Provider, Best Friend, Best Farewell and thank you for the now we’re playing littleis a Herders eager to seize. aNebraska little better” willingSaturday, Feb- Man, Friend to many, life-time of blessings you gave to theand latethe Edward M. at is Douglas serving inonthe Army, from: Grogg responded thatathere protocol seem related to wind farm and Esther Ryder. Tammy: of University of Wyoming to all. decommissioning that must be followed, and that the docuharder, not nearly as passive. ness of the(McCormick) bench to step up ruary 20.Davylyn Results Dennison will be reHe lived most of his childhood Lakeside Arizona, from Glenda: ment outlining the protocol contains detailed information That’s a good sign. We’ll “Erica Caves has stepped up bode well for the girls as they ported in the next issue of The Graduate, a Leader, Boy Scout, years to in Douglas andbest Glenrock, Crystal Gumm, Ranger Commander, a 4- Donations may be made in aboutbattle how people the towers must fight, a little bet-be removed. and Sharina Oakes has started play secure the pos- Glenrock Bird. of Billings Mt, Royal Erica Caves scores lateMan, in the Keith second half atname hometo White Wyoming, Most of his early and her intended Kyle Caudle, H leader, Patriot, Service Ryder's ter.” to exert a little more offensive- sible seeding going into the against Wheatland on Friday, February 12. Photo married days he lived in Derek Waechter and his intendCountryman, Cowboy, Rancher Mountain Life Church ©at P.O. The Duke representative further reassured the Council that Sharina wasbegood against regionals. Montana, various towns in ed Michelle Suletemeier of in Casper, Wyoming, Business Box 2257, Show Low, Arizona because the salvage value of thely.towers would substantial Mark Dosa Injuries are beginning to play Wheatland and Rawlins, Against Becky WyomingWheatland, and, Casper Elgin, Texas; great grandchil- Owner: Owned Ryder Cattle 85902. when decommissioning takes place, there would also be and an Wyoming. In 1977 he left the dren: from Crystal: Alexius, Company, R & R Contractors, economic incentive, along with a legal requirement, to properranch and moved to Prescott, Lailyn, Hunter, Kaidence and Extend-a-Bumper, A memorial service for Keith ly remove the equipment. Arizona, then Marble Falls Gumm and future daughter Julia Employer, Boss, Supervisor, will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, Texas, back to several places in Caudle. from Bridget: Peyton Marketer, Student of the Word, February 13, 2010 at White Further discussion revealed that in all likelihood there would Arizona where he eventually George. his sister Kay Haralson Teacher, Preacher, Pastor, an Mountain Life Church, 451 N. be a business entity interested in repowering the facility when settled down for good in of Escondido CA Evangelist, a Rescuer, Public 18th Place in Show Low, it reached obsolescence, which further reduced the concern Vernon, Arizona. As a young Speaker, Government Arizona. about decommissioning man, he served in the U.S. Army Keith Ryder "Mr Wonderful" Employee, Range Reserves. Keith retired from the and the Navajos called him Conservationist, A Law Federal Government as a super- (Haseinn Bahazohni). Enforcement Officer, Idea Man, visory range conservationist. a Wise man, a happy man, a First and foremost A Child of generous man, a fun man, a He graduated from Glenrock the King faithful man, an over the road High School in Glenrock, Truck Driver, a Heavy Wyoming in 1956. On March 2, His Mantra: (I'm prepared But
DUKE ENERGY PRESENTS TOP OF THE WORLD PROJECT UPDATE
GLENROCK’S “SHORELINER LOUNGE” DART THROWERS IN VEGAS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
LADY HERDERS GET PIPPED BY WHEATLAND - BEAT RAWLINS
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E. KEITH RYDER
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
GLENROCK TOWN COUNCILWOMAN LINDA CARE COMPLETES LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Leadership Training Services Continuing Education Program (LTS/ CEP) would like to recognize Glenby staff reporter Mark Dosa rock Council MemDuring a meeting of District #2 board members on (ITC will use) also met our the turbines in terms of effiConverse County School Tuesday, February 9, ITC detailed specifications.” ciency and best use in given ber Linda Care Electrical Technologies in “ITC will be placing an order situations. for completing the Casper was awarded a con- for the turbines in the next Additionally, residents with Level II or Municipal tract for the installation of two weeks so, and by our the appropriate software and two wind turbines on the projections a foundation Leadership Award. (will District approval will be able Grant Elementary School be by mid Thepoured) LTS/CEP is aApril. to access the same informasite. Both turbines will be up and tion at home with their perprogram elected running on for May 15, 2010,” sonal computer. Rocky and stated. appointed loRusty Harris, President of Harris Mountain Power will monitor Think1 in Bozeman, cal government ofdata from the turbines as part Linda of Care. © providing Amanda Smith Montana, spoke about the The larger, 3 bladed 10kw thePhoto grant, the ficials and municiselection of ITC, the installa- turbine will be installed on company with valuable data palofstaff coordinated by theforWyoming tion at Grant Elementary, and top a hydraulic tilt down analysis. Association of the benefits to be enjoyed by tower, which will allow the Municipalities (WAM). This program promotes exthe school and community. turbine to be lowered to the A blue-sky grant will provide cellence in municipal leadership through education ground in a controlled man- for $25,000 of the construcand seminarsturfor local elected Think1 is the design firm and ner fortraining student education, tion costs, withand the appointbalance School District consultant for bine inspection, and repair. coming out of the District’s ed officials. Through the LTS/CEP, local municipal the wind turbine project. The smaller, vertical general fund. leaders learn5kw practical leadership skills, abilities and access turbine will also be strategies to lead change and innovation in their local “There were five bids,” easily accessible. Converse County School Harris began. “ITC was the communities. District #2 continues to lead
GRANT ELEMENTARY: TWO WIND TURBINES ON-LINE BY MAY 15
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY THANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Regina Engstrom of the Glenrock American Legion Auxiliary is thankful for the efforts of the Glenrock Middle School’s FCCLA Club. Club members recently hand crafted more than 90 Valentine cards for Veterans in the Buffalo, Wyoming Veterans’ home. Karla Lee, FCCLA Coordinator at Glenrock Middle School explained, “FCCLA stands for Family Career and Community Leaders of America. The (kids who are members) develop leadership skills through service projects, building better communities
for tomorrow.” This is the third year the FCCLA kids at Glenrock Middle School have designed Valentine cards for the Veterans. Students hand craft each card individually, writing about themselves and creating their own Valentine verses. “This lets the Vets know they are appreciated,” Lee remarked. Congratulations to the 21 kids in the FCCLA, along with some other student volunteers, who help make our sometimes-lonely Veterans know that they are remembered, respected, and loved.
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DUKE ENERGY PRESENTS TOP OF THE WORLD PROJECT UPDATE by staff reporter Mark Dosa
At a regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on Monday, February 8, Duke Energy construction manager David Grogg updated the Council and those in attendance on the status of the Top of the World Project. Grogg has been employed by Duke Energy for over thirty years and has an extensive background in a variety of energy projects: nuclear, coal, hydroelectric, and wind. Grogg first apprised the Council of the exemplary safety record Duke has enjoyed during the project. “With 166 people on site, we have had just two injuries since November 1. Both injuries were minor first aid cases. One injury was a finger cut and the other was a finger laceration.”
lowest bidder at $142,000. However, the decision (to choose ITC) was not just based on cost. Other things came into play.”
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GLENROCK’S “SHORELINER Dart throwing. Some do it for fun, some do it for money. Six dart throwing experts who play out of Glenrock’s Shoreliner bar will be playing for both during the 25th Anniversary NDA International Team Dart Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Riviera Hotel and Casino will play host to the extravaganza. The event will take place between April 16 and 24, and a total of $500,000 (yep, a half-million bucks) will be up for grabs. Kevin Tate, Rhonda Bean, Harold Bean, Katie Dye, Tommy Tomlin,
Grogg went on to state that Duke is sensitive to the local environment and is taking care not to impact the ecosystem. He further stated that negotiations are taking place regarding the use of county roads, and that Duke Energy would pay for any damage to roads it might inadvertently cause. As he continued, Grogg revealed that the Top of the World project is beginning to offer unexpected benefits. “A quarry was found right on the site. (The materials in the quarry) can be used for road building. This will reduce transportation costs. Local residents can also be helped with the material.” Councilman Lembke asked Grogg about the possibility of the project becoming an eyesore after the wind farm has been decommissioned, which will inevitably happen. Grogg responded that there is a protocol related to wind farm decommissioning that must be followed, and that the document outlining the protocol contains detailed information about how the towers must be removed. The Duke representative further reassured the Council that because the salvage value of the towers would be substantial when decommissioning takes place, there would also be an economic incentive, along with a legal requirement, to properly remove the equipment. Further discussion revealed that in all likelihood there would be a business entity interested in repowering the facility when it reached obsolescence, which further reduced the concern about decommissioning
ership/attendance/service credits. The 12 credits for leadership must be earned by serving in an approved LOUNGE” DART THROWERS IN VEGAS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS leadership role, or other qualified committee service by staff reporter Mark Dosa or legislative lobbying.
and a gal named Cara have earned their way into the Las Vegas World Championship event due to their exceptional tournament play during the 2009 fall season. Last Tuesday night February 9th, The Glenrock Bird went to the Shoreliner to witness some winter league dart play. While not playing for money that night, those competing certainly had a boatload of fun. Rhonda Bean of Glenrock, one of the players going to Vegas, was teamed with Katie Rainey Tuesday night. They played against the duo of Dallas Halsey and his female
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Grogg went on to state, “Of the 166 employees on site, 63 live in Glenrock, and are getting a per diem (a daily monetary stipend) which is being plowed into the local community.” The Duke Energy construction manager went on to reveal, “Thirty-one percent of our workforce are Wyoming residents, and ten percent are from Colorado. It’s great for the local community (when we) find (local) labor that meets our needs and we can keep them busy for a year or two.”
Harris continued. “ITC is committed to having the project completed on May 15. ITC is also well qualified, came with quality references, and knows their way around electrical work. The turbines
E. KEITH RYDER
June 21, 1937 - February 3, 2010 Keith Ryder Born: June 21, 1937 Born Again 1981. He went home to be with the Lord February 3, 2010 E. Keith Ryder died just after midnight on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at his home in Vernon, Arizona in the presence of his son and his daughter after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 72 years old. Keith was born Edward Keith Ryder on June 21, 1937 in Gordon, Sheridan County, Nebraska to the late Edward M. and Esther (McCormick) Ryder. He lived most of his childhood years in Douglas and Glenrock, Wyoming, Most of his early married days he lived in Montana, various towns in Wyoming and, Casper Wyoming. In 1977 he left the ranch and moved to Prescott, Arizona, then Marble Falls Texas, back to several places in Arizona where he eventually settled down for good in Vernon, Arizona. As a young man, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Keith retired from the Federal Government as a supervisory range conservationist. He graduated from Glenrock High School in Glenrock, Wyoming in 1956. On March 2,
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Harris was excited when dis- the way in providing relevant cussing the educational and state-of-the-art real In LevelofIItheofturbines. the program,world the Leadership Award, a prospects technical equipment participant must accumulate 40 units credit and directly tied to of student educa“Both units with gather and tion and achievement. The have completed the Level I, Education Award. Credit provide data to teachers and new equipment will be the is obtained by 8classroom. credits in core whichdistricts include students in the envycourses, of school leadership, communication, financial management, Wind speed, turbine speed, across the nation. and the amount of electricity ethics and integrity, strategic planning, government produced by each turbine operations, conflict resolution/management and hu(will be available).” Teachers man resource management. In addition, completion and students will be able use the supplied data to compare of the award requires 20 elective credits and 12 lead-
1957 he married his High School Sweetheart, LaVonne Catherine Konrath. They were married 52 years until her death on December 28, 2008, He is survived by his 3 daughters, Rose Ryder of Billings MT; Tammy Dennison and her husband Rick of Lakeside, Arizona; Glenda Henry and her husband Jack of Granite Shoals, Texas; son, Edward Ryder of Vernon, AZ; grandchildren: from Rose, Bridget George of Billings Mt, Cody Ryder and his wife Zara of Colorado Springs, Co where he is serving in the Army, from: Tammy: Davylyn Dennison of Lakeside Arizona, from Glenda: Crystal Gumm, of Billings Mt, and her intended Kyle Caudle, Derek Waechter and his intended Michelle Suletemeier of Elgin, Texas; great grandchildren: from Crystal: Alexius, Lailyn, Hunter, Kaidence Gumm and future daughter Julia Caudle. from Bridget: Peyton George. his sister Kay Haralson of Escondido CA Keith Ryder "Mr Wonderful" and the Navajos called him (Haseinn Bahazohni). First and foremost A Child of the King His Mantra: (I'm prepared But
companion on Tuesday night at Certificates the Shoreliner. of
completion were presented at the 2010 ended with of WAM Winter Workshop in and Cheyenne onall February 18, The competitors wereCare seriousjoins but mayors, the players incouncil good spirits. While a 2010 and Ms. members relaxed. On this evening, entertain- league game with points at stake, and and local leaderswere around of Wyoming who ment competition inter- the an state injection of good humor believe a lifetime of learning is not an option, it’sfora twined and equally as important. seemed appropriate and made enjoyableshe evening. necessity. As a communityanleader, has shown a The duos cheered for their success to competition. become even more proaswillingness well as their Come April,successful however, don’tinexpect viding skills and knowledge to better serve their comRhonda and Katie Rainey could the Shoreliner crew making their often be seen withcongratulation hands raised way Vegas to be as light-hearted. munity—our to toLinda Care! above their heads, fingers displaying the “V” for victory sign after an exceptionally good throw.
A half-million bucks on the line will no doubt ensure that they compete with game faces firmly in place.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The match lasted about two hours
Equipment Operator, a Welder,
a restorer of brokenResolution equipment, The Glenrock Town Council approved a Miner, Mechanic, A body 2010-06 declaring a council vacancy.
Mechanic, Building mover, Inventor, (Caterpillar still sells Applications for this position can be at the an auger he picked invented)up Member of the Sheriff's Posse in Town Hall, 219 S. Third St., or off the town’s website Wyoming, Member of the C.B. at www.glenrock.org. Club in Wyoming, Rancher, Planter, a Hunter, a kidder, a a Nick Name All interested parties must practical submit joker, an application by giver, a musician, a vocalist, a 5:00 P.M., February 22, 2010. guitar player, leader in a family If you have questions pleaseband contact M. Geho, called Donna the Roadrunners, a songwriter, Praise and Worship 436.9294, Ext. 310. leader a Fisher of men, (But never of fish) and a darn hard Keith Ryder worker. I'm Not Ready) He loved life and he lived it to the fullest. Keith was a Believer, a Son, Brother, Husband, Dad, Uncle, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Provider, Best Friend, Best Man, Friend to many, University of Wyoming Graduate, a Leader, Boy Scout, Royal Ranger Commander, a 4H leader, Patriot, Service Man, Countryman, Cowboy, Rancher in Casper, Wyoming, Business Owner: Owned Ryder Cattle Company, R & R Contractors, and Extend-a-Bumper, Employer, Boss, Supervisor, Marketer, Student of the Word, Teacher, Preacher, Pastor, an Evangelist, a Rescuer, Public Speaker, Government Employee, Range Conservationist, A Law Enforcement Officer, Idea Man, a Wise man, a happy man, a generous man, a fun man, a faithful man, an over the road Truck Driver, a Heavy
He loved wearing many different hats and took pride in wearing them well. All who knew him benefited from the outstanding human being that he was. He will be greatly missed. Farewell and thank you for the life-time of blessings you gave to all. Donations may be made in Keith Ryder's name to White Mountain Life Church at P.O. Box 2257, Show Low, Arizona 85902. A memorial service for Keith will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, February 13, 2010 at White Mountain Life Church, 451 N. 18th Place in Show Low, Arizona.
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POLICE BEAT
Friday Feb 12 • Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x3 • Parking ticked issued for crosswalk violation • Civil Standy completed by staff reporter Mark Dosa • Fraud. Under investiDuring a meeting of District #2 board members on (ITC gation will use) also met our Converse County School Tuesday, February 9, ITC detailed • Vinspecifications.” Inspection comElectrical Technologies in “ITC will be placing an order pleted x2 Casper was awarded a con- for the turbines in the next • weeks Fingerprints taken for tract for the installation of two or so, and by our employment purposes two wind turbines on the projections a foundation (will Grant Elementary School be midcompletApril. • poured) Citizen by assist site. Both ed turbines will be up and running on May 15, assisted 2010,” • OAA-Officers Rusty Harris, President of Harris stated. patrol with a traffic Think1 in Bozeman, Montana, spoke about the The stop larger, 3 bladed 10kw • Information logged on selection of ITC, the installa- turbine will be installed tion at Grant Elementary, and top a hydraulic tilt down • ofVin Inspection comthe benefits to be enjoyed by tower,pleted which will allow the the school and community. turbine to be lowered to the • Comm tech performed ground in a controlled mantor was asked where his Think1 Something that would, no Notary is the design firm and ner for studentx2education, turarmor-plated limo was School doubt, District appeal to a cost con• Found property consultant for bine inspection, and entered repair. parked. “It’s an Avis,” Enzi the scious businessman. windsmall turbine project. The into smaller, 5kwfound vertical lost and access turbinearrest will also be smiled as he pointed to a • Warrant “There were five bids,” easily accessible. modest compact rental. • Warrant arrest Harris began. “ITC was the A modest compact rental. lowest bidder at $142,000. Harris • Motorist assist. was excited whenWHP disNotified However, the decision (to cussing the educational Land Expansion choose ITC) wasContinued not just prospects of the turbines. from front pageOther things Saturday Feb 13 (the day based on cost. came into play.” “Both units with gather and ban growth from Douglas and before Valentine's Day provide data to teachers and weather better than anyone Casper. • Traffic Stop, Citation Harris continued. “ITC is students in the classroom. and insisted not only on lim- committed to having the proj- Windissued stopspeed, sign speed, for turbine iting the Legislature's session ect violation Some advantages annexacompleted on toMay 15. and the amount of electricity to 20 days one year, and 40 ITC qualified, by each vehicle, turbine • Abandoned tion is arealso the well availability of produced came with quality references, (will be available).” Teachers the next, but on having each additional services, creation tagged for tow. STOCK PHOTO - NOT knows around and be able use one be in the middle of win- and ACTUAL TURBINES THAT of more jobstheir due way to increased • students Rolling willHills Patrol electrical work. The turbines the supplied data to compare ter. WILL BE INSTALLED traffic and population to inCompleted x3 clude police and fire protec- • Traffic stop, verbal In 1890 when the whole state tions, street construction, warning for speed was new, Mother Nature sewer and wastewater treat- • Traffic complaint. Veh staff reporter Mark Dosa made it difficult for the in- ment, health care, byparks and moved. Citation issued trepid citizen Some legislators recreation (there Dart throwing. do it fortravfun, and a gal named Caraare havefederal earned companion • Officer onperformed a eling hundreds of miles from their some do it for money. wayfor intomunicipal the Las Vegasparks), World Tuesday night check at funds welfare event due to their the Shoreliner. all directions to Cheyenne Championship schools and education, etc. • Sewer problem reportSix dart throwingand experts who play by horseback wagon. It exceptional tournament play dured. Pubicwere Works out of Glenrock’s Shoreliner bar ing the 2009 fall season. The competitors seriousnotibut seems logical to conclude Through local zoning, town fied. will be playing for both during the relaxed. On this evening, entertainthat, even then, our forefa- residents can control devel25th Anniversary NDA Last Tuesday night February 9th, ment and competition • Siren Testing were interthers wanted to Team ensure there opment. According International Dart The Glenrock Bird wenttotoThe the twined and equally important. • Medical. as One transwas less government. Any- Shoreliner GlenrocktoPlanning CommisTournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. witness some winter ported to Casper thing they could do Casino to ensure The Riviera Hotel and will league dart play. While not playing The duos cheered for their success sion: “The Glenrock Planning OAA Assisted host to the extravaganza. money that night, those com- as• well as Officer their competition. aplay quick session – like limit- for Commission has been workCCSO in locating had a boatload of Rhonda and Katie Rainey coulda ing the length of the legisla- peting ing oncertainly a new zoning designaThe event will take place between fun. be seen with hands raised tive session and, even more, tion specifically for the town often subject April 16 and 24, and a total of above their heads, fingers displayscheduling sessions for win- gateways. zone will $500,000 (yep, a half-million Rhonda Bean The of Glenrock, one be of ing the “V”Feb for victory sign after an Sunday 14 (Valentine's ter when weather problems called Commercial Highway bucks) will be up for grabs. the players going to Vegas, was exceptionally good throw. were most likely – would teamed with Katie Rainey Tuesday Business Zone. The pro- Day) • match Rolling Hillstwo Patrol guarantee free- night. Kevin Tate,Wyomingites' Rhonda Bean, Harold played duo The lasted about hours posedThey zone will against weighthe heavCompleted x2 Bean,from Katiebad Dye,laws Tommy Dallas Halsey and his female dom andTomlin, those of ily on the uses allowed and all who would pass them. new development will come • Maintenance. Public Works notified before Planning Commission This is one of the down- and Town Council. Require- • Range Key issued x2 sides of climate change. If ments for this zone have not • Officer performed a the world is warming up, as been finalized, nor presented Civil Standby Al Gore would have you be- to the council for approval.” • Parking Complaint. lieve, warmer winters will Vehicle moved Juneus21, 1937by- February 2010 put the rest of at risk Some 3,commonly argued • Comm Tech performed making it easier for legisla- disadvantages of annexaNotary Keith Ryder 1957 he married his High tors to ply their lawmaking School tion areSweetheart, increased taxes due • Parking citation issued LaVonne trade. to increased services. More • Suspicious Born: June 21, 1937 Born Again Catherine Konrath. They were activity 1981. He went home to be with married years until reguher restrictive52 ordinances, reported in neighborthe Lord put, February 2010more death December 28,require2008, Simply pray3, for lationsonand licensing hood. Officer and Depis survived by his 3 daughsnow. Pray for a LOT more He ments, and state and federal uty responded. One E. Keith justGore after ters, Rose Ryder of Billings snow – if Ryder only todied prove mandates not seen in unincorarrested for DUI. Two midnight on Wednesday, MT; Tammy Dennison and her wrong about climate change. porated areas are Lakeside, common. Keith Ryder arrested for MIP. February 3, 2010 at his home in husband Rick of In the long term,in more snow Arizona; Due to theGlenda location of theand an- • Citizen assist provided Vernon, Arizona the presence Henry will of waof hisensure son and plenty his daughter after her husband of Granite nexation andJack expected busi- I'm Not for Ready) subjectHe loved life ter for ranchers a year-long battleand withfarmers cancer. Shoals, Texas; son, Edward nesses such as gas stations, and he lived it to the fullest. He was 72 years old. Vernon,and AZ; grandchilthis spring. In the short term, Ryder truck ofstop, shopping Monday Feb 15 (the day from Rose, Bridget was a Believer, a Son, more snow will protect us dren: it could be argued that the Keith after Valentine's Day)Uncle, Keith was born Edward Keith George of Billings Mt, Cody Brother, Husband, Dad, from Congress. downtown would Ryder on June 21, 1937 in Ryder and businesses his wife Zara of Grandpa, Great Negative Grandpa, • Ambulance. suffer forSprings, decreased Gordon, Sheridan County, Colorado Cotraffic. where he Provider, Best Friend, Best transport Doug Hecox is alate professional Nebraska to the Edward M. is serving in the Army, from: Man, Friend to many, • Parking ticket issued comedian and writer Ryder. from Tammy: and Esther (McCormick) Dennison of University For moreDavylyn information on the of Wyoming • Dog at large, returned Wyoming. Visit himchildhood online Lakeside He lived most of his Glenda: GatewayArizona, Additionfrom Annex vis- Graduate, a Leader, Boy Scout, ownerCommander, a 4years in Douglas and Glenrock, Gumm, at: of Billings Mt, RoyaltoRanger at www.dougfun.com or on Crystal it the website www.glenRolling Wyoming, Most of his early and her intended Kyle Caudle, H• leader, Patriot,Hills ServicePatrol Man, Facebook. rock.org married days he lived in Derek Waechter and his intend- Countryman, Cowboy, Rancher completed x2 We Michelle welcome Suletemeier public opinion Montana, various towns in ed of in• Casper, Wyoming, Traffic Stop. Business Written of this subject! Wyoming and, Casper Elgin, Texas; great grandchil- Owner: Owned Ryder Cattle
warning issued for no motorcycle endorsement on license and citation issued for operating unlicensed vehicle on public roadway. • Officer performed a the turbines in terms of effiVIN inspection ciency and best use in given • Subject reported havsituations. ing no water. PW notiAdditionally, residents with fied. the appropriate software and
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by staff reporter Mark Dosa SENATOR ENZI CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
Regina are Engstrom the inventors on handofto ofGlenrock American Legion fer advice and direction.
for tomorrow.” coming an end, and the afThis isgentleman the third rose year and the fable Auxiliary is thankful for the FCCLA kids at Glenrock shook hands before making efforts of the Glenrock Middle School have designed An aid’s furtive look at her way outcards the door. Middle School’s FCCLA his Valentine for the watch was members an indication Club. Club recently Veterans. Students hand craft hand morevisit thanwas 90 Tongue each cardin individually, writthat thecrafted Senator’s cheek, the SenaValentine cards for Veterans in the Buffalo, Wyoming Veterans’ home.
ing about themselves and creating their own Valentine verses. “This lets the Vets know they are appreciated,” Lee remarked.
POLITICS IS SNOW JOKE
Karla Lee, FCCLA Coordinator at Glenrock “The irony of Congress be- Indeed, putting Congress out Middle explained, Congratulations to to themake 21 ing closed School by a bunch of ob- of work is enough “FCCLA stands Family kids think in the Mother FCCLA, Nature along structionist flakes for cannot be one Career and Community was with asome other student member of the volTea ignored.” Leaders of America. The unteers, who help make our Party movement. That's sil(kids who are members) sometimes-lonely Veterans bydevelop Doug Hecox, Writer of ly, of course. For one thing, leadership skills know that they are rememWrongs Nature has hands through service projects, Mother bered, respected, andno loved. building better communities upon which to write crib Aside from Alaskans, Wyo- notes about energy, taxes and ....................................................................... mingites are perhaps the lifting the American spirit nation's best prepared for like some Tea Party keynote winter. No surprise, really, speakers from Alaska do. considering our winters can last up to 12 months long. Our Whichever party Mother Nastate has the highest average by staff reporterture Markbelongs Dosa to, it was good elevation of any – making of her to give America the At a regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on Monday, it the closest of any to outer relief it so desperately needs February 8, Duke Energy construction manager David Grogg from Congress. If she really space which, any astronaut updated the as Council and those in attendance on the status of will like win- wants to help America, she'll the tell Top you, of thefeels World Project. ter almost constantly. This is keep up the blizzard condiGrogg has are beenthought employed Duke until Energy for16. over thirty April why comets of asby tions years and has an extensive background in a variety of energy gigantic snowballs and astroprojects: coal, hydroelectric, and wind. Initially, the snow – more nauts wearnuclear, moonboots. than 50 inches in less than a Grogg first apprised the Council of the exemplary safety – prompted many D.C. Sorecord it was with stifled yawns Duke has enjoyed during week the project. “With 166 people area since residents to assume and that Wyoon bored site, weglances have had just two injuries November 1. Bothit wasOneactually thea finger work cut of mingites greeted news injuries were minor firstabout aid cases. injury was and the otherD.C., was aand finger laceration.” a prankster with a copy of Washington, most of the East Coast being buried Congress' health care reform Grogg went on totwo state, “Of the 166 employees on site, 63 live this week under historic plans and a paper shredder. in Glenrock, and are getting a per diem (a daily monetary snowstorms. With news plowed cov- into the local community.” stipend) which is being erage focused almost exclu- Many continue to believe sively on the record-setting reasonwent nobody seen The Duke Energy constructionthe manager on tohas reveal, formerareD.C. Mayorresidents, Marion snows, blizzard conditions “Thirty-one percent of our workforce Wyoming andgale ten percent are from Colorado. It’s lately great for the local and force winds knockBarry is that, aftercomseemunity findpower (local) labor thatthe meets and ing all snowour onneeds his lawn, ing down(when treeswe)and we can keep themthe busy for a year two.” it was another poles throughout nation's heorassumed capital, the good newsthat was sting and in Grogg went on to state DukeFBI is sensitive to is thecurrently local envieasy to miss. hiding. ronment and is taking care not to impact the ecosystem. He further stated that negotiations are taking place regarding the use of county roads, for and sevthat Duke would of paythe for U.S. any Congress was closed On Energy the grounds damage roads it might inadvertently eral days.toThe irony of ConCapitol,cause. some enterprising gress being closed by a bunch person made not one snowhe continued,flakes Groggcanrevealed the World ofAsobstructionist manthat butthe 435Top – anofentire snow project is beginning to offer unexpected benefits. “A quarry not be ignored. Congress. In the short was found right on the site. (The materials in the quarry) time can it has around, the snow be used for road building. This willbeen reduce transportation Why “snowmageddon,” Congress hasthegotten more costs.the Local residents can also be helped with material.” as President Obama called done than its real-life cousin Lembke asked Grogg possibility the it,Councilman is good news to all Ameriandabout withthe only half as of much project becoming an eyesore after the wind farm has been cans isn't really a surprise. hot air. decommissioned, which will inevitably happen. With politicians unable to pass laws, increasethat taxes, un-is a Winter like D.C.'s Grogg responded there protocolconditions related to wind farm ravel health care plans and make me appreciate gedecommissioning that must be followed, and that thethe docugive nius of detailed Wyoming's political mentterrorists outlining the the benefits protocol contains information how the towers ofabout criminal trials, the must snow-be removed. system – or, more specificalstorm was something of a ly, the foresight of the state's The Duke representative further reassured forefathers. the Council After that blessing in disguise. legislative because the salvage value of the towers would be substantial all, they knew about winter when decommissioning takes place, there would also be an economic incentive, along with a legal requirement, to properly remove the equipment.
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Further discussion revealed that in all likelihood there would be a business entity interested in repowering the facility when it reached obsolescence, which further reduced the concern about decommissioning
District approval will be able toTuesday access the Febsame 16 information at home with theirissued per• Parking ticket sonal forcomputer. Rocky facing traffic Mountain Power will monitor • An injured deer as was redata from the turbines part and Fish of theported. grant, Game providing the notified company with valuable data for • analysis. Rolling Hills Patrol
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A blue-sky grant will provide • E-911 Medical one for $25,000 of the constructransported to Casper tion costs, with the balance • Warrant arrest. One coming out of the District’s general fund. transported to CCSO
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Converse County notified School verse County District #2 continues to lead • way Animal ACOrelevant spoke the in providing with owner and state-of-the-art real • Credit cardequipment fraud reworld technical directly tied to student educaported tion The • and Fraudachievement. reported new equipment will be the • Comm Tech performed envy of school districts Notary acrossa the nation.
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OBITUARY
E. KEITH RYDER
Wyoming. In 1977 he left the ranch and moved to Prescott, Arizona, then Marble Falls Texas, back to several places in Arizona where he eventually settled down for good in Vernon, Arizona. As a young man, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Keith retired from the Federal Government as a supervisory range conservationist.
He graduated from Glenrock High School in Glenrock, Wyoming in 1956. On March 2,
Sunday, February 21st, 2010 Sunday, February 14th, 2010
dren: from Crystal: Alexius, Lailyn, Hunter, Kaidence Gumm and future daughter Julia Caudle. from Bridget: Peyton George. his sister Kay Haralson of Escondido CA
Keith Ryder "Mr Wonderful" and the Navajos called him (Haseinn Bahazohni). First and foremost A Child of the King His Mantra: (I'm prepared But
Company, R & R Contractors, and Extend-a-Bumper, Employer, Boss, Supervisor, Marketer, Student of the Word, Teacher, Preacher, Pastor, an Evangelist, a Rescuer, Public Speaker, Government Employee, Range Conservationist, A Law Enforcement Officer, Idea Man, a Wise man, a happy man, a generous man, a fun man, a faithful man, an over the road Truck Driver, a Heavy
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Wednesday 17 and ended withFeb all of • players Suspicious person the in good spirits. Whilerea MS leagueported. game with Officers, points at stake, an injection of good humor Unit responded. One seemed appropriate and made for Transported to Dougan enjoyable evening.
las ER. • Dispute ReComeDomestic April, however, don’t expect ported. Unfounded. the Shoreliner crew making their way Vegas to as light-hearted. • toDog atbe large, owner A half-million bucks on the line notified. will doubt ensureSheriff's that they com• noAnimal. Ofpete with game faces firmly in fice notified place. • Fraud. One transported to CCSO • FIre. Fire Units DisEquipment Operator, a Welder, patched. a restorer of broken equipment, • Rolling Hills Patrol a Miner, Mechanic, A body complete Mechanic, Building mover, • E-911 MedicalstillTransInventor, (Caterpillar sells an auger invented) Member portheone to Casper of Sheriff's in • the Extra Patrol Posse RequestWyoming, Member of the C.B. ed. Club in Wyoming, Rancher, • Citizen Assist. Planter, a Hunter, a kidder, a
practical joker, a Nick Name Thursday Feb 18a vocalist, a giver, a musician, guitar player, leader in a Verbal family • Traffic Stop. band warning called the Roadrunners, a issued for songwriter, Praise and Worship headlight leader a Fisher of men, (But • Rolling Hills never of fish) and a darnPatrol hard completed x3 worker.
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He loved wearing many differof slick streets ent hats and took pride in wear• Traffic accident. Reing them well. All who knew port taken him benefited from the out• Slide off. being Sheriff's standing human that Ofhe fice notified was. He will be greatly missed. Farewell and thank you fornotithe • Animal. Salecs life-time of blessings you gave fied to all.
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Officer performed a vin inspection Donations may be made in • Concerned citizen. evKeith Ryder's name to White Mountain Life Church at P.O. erything ok Box 2257, Show Low, Arizona 85902.
A memorial service for Keith will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, February 13, 2010 at White Mountain Life Church, 451 N. 18th Place in Show Low, Arizona.
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WHO’S READY FOR SGETTI?!
“Sgetti Chef” Missy Voyzey
1 lb burger 1 lb italian sausage 3 cans tomato sauce 2 cans tomato paste 1 can water Oregano to taste Onions to taste 1 bay leaf Garlic salt to taste Basil to taste
GLENROCK PALEON GIVES PRESENTATION TO 1st GRADERS by Jessica Smith On Wednesday, February 17th, Stuart McCrary of Glenrock’s Paleon Museum gave a presentation to first graders at Grant Elementary. McCrary, who is the Executive Director for the museum, along with volunteer Jessica Smith, showed the youngsters the different tools used in a ‘dinosaur hunt’ and talked with them about many different subjects including dinosaur camouflage, where dinosaurs lived, and what they ate (did you know that if T-rex would have eaten enough shrimp, he could
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Combine paste, sauce, and dry ingredients. Let that simmer on low while by staff reporter Mark Dosa you brown your meat. Regina Engstrom of the for tomorrow.” Add onions, salt and pepGlenrock American Legion This is the third year the per to your meat as it Auxiliary is thankful for the FCCLA kids at Glenrock browns. slowly, Middle School have designed efforts Cook of theit Glenrock Middle School’s FCCLA Valentine cards for the and drain Club. Club members recently hand crafted more than 90 Combine the meat into Valentine cards for Veterans in the Buffalo, the sauce, and Wyoming let that Veterans’ home. simmer ALL DAY!!! Karla
Lee,
FCCLA
Enjoy!! Coordinator at Glenrock
Middle School explained, “FCCLA stands for Family Submitted Missy Career and byCommunity Voyzey of her Leaders on of behalf America. The (kids who are members) Mom "Bev" ("but the develop leadership skills sausage part was mine") through service projects, - building stated better Chef Missy communities
have been pink like a flamingo?). The students also got to see an Allosaurus arm (copied from the fully mounted animal in the museum), feel exact copies of different dinosaur and shark teeth, which were cast in the During and a meeting of museum, before leavConverse County School ing were given a triceratops tooth cast to take home. The Paleon Museum has been a staple of the town of Glenrock for 15 years and continues to give back to the community it calls home. For more information on the museum or its programs, call 436-2667.
Voyzey .......................................................................
DUKE LocalENERGY Church PRESENTS TOP OF Happening THE WORLD PROJECT UPDATE by staff reporter Mark Dosa
At a regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on Monday, February 8, Duke Energy construction manager David Grogg updated the Council and those in attendance on the status of the Top of the World Project. Grogg has been employed by Duke Energy for over thirty years and has an extensive background in a variety of energy projects: nuclear, coal, hydroelectric, and wind. Grogg first apprised the Council of the exemplary safety SALVATION THEATER record Duke has enjoyed during the project. “With 166 people on site, we have had just two injuries since November 1. Both HEALING MIRACLE injuries were minor first aid cases. One injury was a finger cut and the other was a finger laceration.” SERVICES
Jesus wants you
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As he continued, Grogg revealed that the Top of the World project is Bible beginning to offer Men’s Study: Tu., unexpected benefits. “A quarry was Feb. found23, right on the site. 6:30 p.m. at (The materials in the quarry) can be used for road building. This will reduce transportation Ctr. can also be helped with the material.” costs. LocalRec. residents Councilman Lembke asked GRUB night: Wed., Feb.Grogg about the possibility of the project becoming an eyesore after the wind farm has been 24, 6:30 p.m. decommissioned, which will inevitably happen.
Goodresponded News Club: Grogg thatTh., thereFeb is a protocol related to wind farm 25, 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.be followed, and that the docudecommissioning that must ment outlining the protocol contains detailed information about the towers must be removed. (Callhow Colleen at 436-2630 for bus ride from Grant
The Duke representative further reassured the Council that because the Elem.) salvage value of the towers would be substantial when decommissioning takes place, there would also be an economic incentive, along with a legal requirement, to properly remove the equipment. Further discussion revealed that in all likelihood there would be a business entity interested in repowering the facility when it reached obsolescence, which further reduced the concern about decommissioning
District #2 board members on (ITC will use) also met our Tuesday, February 9, ITC detailed specifications.” Electrical Technologies in “ITC will be placing an order Casper awarded con- toforHeather the turbines in Marvin the next Happywas Birthday thisa week Currier, tract for the installation of two weeks or so, and by our Wohletz, Reinhardt, & Wayne Steinberg. Be sure(will to two wind john turbines on the projections a foundation stop inElementary anytime thisSchool month for free lunch of Grant be a poured) bycourtesy mid April. Deer Creek Drug. Please contact theturbines Center will if you site. Both bewould up and running Maylist. 15, 2010,” like your birthday or anniversary addedon to our Rusty Harris, President of Harris stated. Think1 in Bozeman, Kraig Barthlama, PTA will be here on February 23, 2010 Montana, spoke about the The larger, 3 bladed 10kw at 10:00AM to give a presentation about Taibe Chi, which ison selection of ITC, the installaturbine will installed used as an exercise by persons for relaxation, balance and tion at Grant Elementary, and top of a hydraulic tilt down the benefits to be by in tower, which willpresentaallow the health. If you areenjoyed interested attending Kraig’s the school andcall community. turbine to be lowered to the tion, please stop in to sign-up. ground in a controlled manThink1 is the design firm and ner for student education, turFun Night is Thursday 25, inspection, 2010 at 4pm.and Werepair. will School District consultantFebruary for bine be serving dinner at 5pm. This month we will be having the wind turbine project. The smaller, 5kw vertical pizza. Be sure to call or stop inaccess to signturbine up! will also be “There were five bids,” easily accessible. Harris began. “ITC was are the available for pick-up. This January Commodities lowest bidder at $142,000. Harris was excited when dismonth’s Commodities are pork patties, applesauce, & However, the decision (to cussing the educational northern beans. Thenot Commodity Program notturbines. limited to choose ITC) was just prospects ofisthe senioroncitizens. If youthings would like more information about based cost. Other came into play.” program, or to“Both with gather and the Commodity see ifunits you qualify, please provide data to teachers and contact Nancie Fink at 436-9442 Harris continued. “ITC is students in the classroom. committed to having the proj- Wind speed, turbine speed, ect completed on May 15. and the amount of electricity ITC is also well qualified, produced by each turbine came with quality references, (will be available).” Teachers and knows their way around and students will be able use electrical work. The turbines the supplied data to compare
Noodles, Asparagus the turbines in terms of effiRoll, Tossed ciency and bestSalad, use inPears given
situations. Additionally, residents Tuesday, February 23 with the appropriate software and Chili, Roll, DistrictCinnamon approval will be able to access the same informaTossed Salad, Fruited tion at home with their perJell-O sonal computer. Rocky Mountain Power will monitor Wednesday, February data from the turbines as 24 part of the grant, providing Oven Fried Chicken, the company with valuable data Mashed Potatoes & for analysis.
Gravy, Mixed Veggies, A blue-sky grant provide Coleslaw, Berrywill Tart
for $25,000 of the construction costs, with the balance Thursday, 25 coming out February of the District’s general fund. Baked Ham, Scalloped
Potatoes AuGratin, CabConverse County School bage Roll, Tossed Salad, District #2 continues to lead the way in providing relevant Peaches
and state-of-the-art real world technical equipment Friday, February 26 educadirectly tied to student Tuna Noodle Bake, Peas, tion and achievement. The new equipment will be the Roll, Carrot Salad, Blueenvy of school districts berry across Pie the nation.
by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Dart throwing. Some do it for fun, some do it for money. Six dart throwing experts who play out of Glenrock’s Shoreliner bar will be playing for both during the 25th Anniversary NDA International Team Dart Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Riviera Hotel and Casino will play host to the extravaganza. The event will take place between April 16 and 24, and a total of $500,000 (yep, a half-million bucks) will be up for grabs. Kevin Tate, Rhonda Bean, Harold Bean, Katie Dye, Tommy Tomlin,
and a gal named Cara have earned their way into the Las Vegas World Championship event due to their exceptional tournament play during the 2009 fall season. Last Tuesday night February 9th, The Glenrock Bird went to the Shoreliner to witness some winter league dart play. While not playing for money that night, those competing certainly had a boatload of fun. Rhonda Bean of Glenrock, one of the players going to Vegas, was teamed with Katie Rainey Tuesday night. They played against the duo of Dallas Halsey and his female
companion on Tuesday night at the Shoreliner. The competitors were serious but relaxed. On this evening, entertainment and competition were intertwined and equally as important. The duos cheered for their success as well as their competition. Rhonda and Katie Rainey could often be seen with hands raised above their heads, fingers displaying the “V” for victory sign after an exceptionally good throw. The match lasted about two hours
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Grogg went on -to state that Duke is sensitive to the local environment and is taking care not to impact the ecosystem. He further stated that negotiations are taking place regarding the GLENROCK use of county roads, and that Duke Energy would pay for any FIRST SOUTHERN damage to roads it might inadvertently cause.
by staff reporter Mark Dosa
GLENROCK’S “SHORELINER LOUNGE” DART THROWERS IN VEGAS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Grogg went state, “Of the 166 employees on site, 63 live toon betowell in Glenrock, and are getting a per diem (a daily monetary stipend) which is being plowed into the local community.” The Duke Glenrock Energy construction manager went on to reveal, “Thirty-one percent Salvation of our workforce are Wyoming residents, Ron Cain Pastor and ten percent are from Colorado. It’s great for the local comTheater Glenrock 267-1695 munity (when we) find (local) labor that meets our needs and Feb.them 26, 7:00 we Fri., can keep busyp.m. for a year or two.”
The KOPS that weighed in four consecutive weeks are Jo Ann Loos, Greta Peppersack and Peaches Richards. Jo Ann Loos as of January 2, 2010, has been a reinstated KOPS for six and one-half years. Peaches Richards as of January 23, 2010 has been a KOPS for 12 ½ years. On January 13, 2010 Bev Voyzey is now half way to her goal. All of the TOPS members had losses at the end of the month. Way to go girls!
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Veterans. Students hand craft each card individually, writing about themselves and creating their own Valentine verses. “This lets the Vets know they are appreciated,” Lee remarked. Congratulations to the 21 kids in the FCCLA, along with some other student volunteers, who help make our sometimes-lonely Veterans know that they are remembered, respected, and loved.
TOPS WYOMING 0173 JANUARY AWARDS
E. KEITH RYDER
June 21, 1937 - February 3, 2010 Keith Ryder Born: June 21, 1937 Born Again 1981. He went home to be with the Lord February 3, 2010 E. Keith Ryder died just after midnight on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at his home in Vernon, Arizona in the presence of his son and his daughter after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 72 years old. Keith was born Edward Keith Ryder on June 21, 1937 in Gordon, Sheridan County, Nebraska to the late Edward M. and Esther (McCormick) Ryder. He lived most of his childhood years in Douglas and Glenrock, Wyoming, Most of his early married days he lived in Montana, various towns in Wyoming and, Casper Wyoming. In 1977 he left the ranch and moved to Prescott, Arizona, then Marble Falls Texas, back to several places in Arizona where he eventually settled down for good in Vernon, Arizona. As a young man, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Keith retired from the Federal Government as a supervisory range conservationist. He graduated from Glenrock High School in Glenrock, Wyoming in 1956. On March 2,
Sunday, February 21st, 2010 Sunday, February 14th, 2010
1957 he married his High School Sweetheart, LaVonne Catherine Konrath. They were married 52 years until her death on December 28, 2008, He is survived by his 3 daughters, Rose Ryder of Billings MT; Tammy Dennison and her Keith Ryder husband Rick of Lakeside, Arizona; Glenda Henry and her husband Jack of Granite I'm Not Ready) He loved life Shoals, Texas; son, Edward and he lived it to the fullest. Ryder of Vernon, AZ; grandchildren: from Rose, Bridget Keith was a Believer, a Son, George of Billings Mt, Cody Brother, Husband, Dad, Uncle, Ryder and his wife Zara of Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Colorado Springs, Co where he Provider, Best Friend, Best is serving in the Army, from: Man, Friend to many, Tammy: Davylyn Dennison of University of Wyoming Lakeside Arizona, from Glenda: Graduate, a Leader, Boy Scout, Crystal Gumm, of Billings Mt, Royal Ranger Commander, a 4and her intended Kyle Caudle, H leader, Patriot, Service Man, Derek Waechter and his intend- Countryman, Cowboy, Rancher ed Michelle Suletemeier of in Casper, Wyoming, Business Elgin, Texas; great grandchil- Owner: Owned Ryder Cattle dren: from Crystal: Alexius, Company, R & R Contractors, Lailyn, Hunter, Kaidence and Extend-a-Bumper, Gumm and future daughter Julia Employer, Boss, Supervisor, Caudle. from Bridget: Peyton Marketer, Student of the Word, George. his sister Kay Haralson Teacher, Preacher, Pastor, an of Escondido CA Evangelist, a Rescuer, Public Speaker, Government Keith Ryder "Mr Wonderful" Employee, Range and the Navajos called him Conservationist, A Law (Haseinn Bahazohni). Enforcement Officer, Idea Man, a Wise man, a happy man, a First and foremost A Child of generous man, a fun man, a the King faithful man, an over the road Truck Driver, a Heavy His Mantra: (I'm prepared But
and ended with all of the players in good spirits. While a league game with points at stake, an injection of good humor seemed appropriate and made for an enjoyable evening. Come April, however, don’t expect the Shoreliner crew making their way to Vegas to be as light-hearted. A half-million bucks on the line will no doubt ensure that they compete with game faces firmly in place.
Equipment Operator, a Welder, a restorer of broken equipment, a Miner, Mechanic, A body Mechanic, Building mover, Inventor, (Caterpillar still sells an auger he invented) Member of the Sheriff's Posse in Wyoming, Member of the C.B. Club in Wyoming, Rancher, Planter, a Hunter, a kidder, a practical joker, a Nick Name giver, a musician, a vocalist, a guitar player, leader in a family band called the Roadrunners, a songwriter, Praise and Worship leader a Fisher of men, (But never of fish) and a darn hard worker. He loved wearing many different hats and took pride in wearing them well. All who knew him benefited from the outstanding human being that he was. He will be greatly missed. Farewell and thank you for the life-time of blessings you gave to all. Donations may be made in Keith Ryder's name to White Mountain Life Church at P.O. Box 2257, Show Low, Arizona 85902. A memorial service for Keith will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, February 13, 2010 at White Mountain Life Church, 451 N. 18th Place in Show Low, Arizona.
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SUPER BOWL BUDWEISER COMMERCIAL JIMTWO MCBRIDE SEEKS SECOND GRANT ELEMENTARY: WIND TURBINES ON-LINE BY MAY 15 SPORTS WYOMING STEER by staff reporter Mark Dosa
During a meeting of Converse County School
TERM AS EDUCATION CHIEF
District #2 board members on Tuesday, February 9, ITC Electrical Technologies in Casper was awarded a conOn February in Laramie, tract for the 15 installation of current Wyoming two wind turbinesState on Suthe Grant Elementary School perintendent of Public Insite. struction Dr. Jim McBride
announced his intention to
Rusty Harris, President of run for a second term. Think1 in Bozeman, Montana, spoke about the McBrideof ITC, was theoriginally selection installation at Grant Elementary, chosen for the top spotand by the benefits to be enjoyed by Governor Dave Freudenthe school and community.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY THANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Regina Engstrom of the for tomorrow.” Glenrock American Legion This is the third year the Auxiliary is thankful for the FCCLA kids at Glenrock efforts of the Glenrock Middle School have designed Middle School’s FCCLAand Valentine cards steer for inthe Baby Budweiser Clydesdale baby Wyoming training for Super Bowl CommerClub. Club members recently Veterans. Students hand craft cial 2010. Photo © lens lizbah hand crafted more thanby90 each card individually, writValentine cards for Veterans ing about themselves andwere cre- had a huge job and a lot to Local Dubois, Wyoming said Robin “The colts in the Buffalo, Wyoming ating their own Valentine longhorns found fame on fascinated with the calves learn. “Its impossible to deVeterans’ home. verses. “This lets the Vets this past Super Bowl Sun- and was scribe each step in this proknowa strong they arefriendship appreciated,” day as the latest stars obtained during training.” cess, You take it day by day Karla Lee, guest FCCLA Lee remarked. appearing the and eventually it all falls Coordinatoralongside at Glenrock Middle School explained, Congratulations to the after 21 into place” said Kate, “We Budweiser Clydesdales on While the cattle rested “FCCLA for Family the kidslong in the FCCLA, along were quite a sight on the Super Bowlstands Sunday. trip from Wyoming Career and Community with some other student volRobin set to work training LA freeways, people kept Leaders of America. The unteers, who help make our This of course could not be horses. The colts had staring as they passed us, It (kids who are members) the sometimes-lonely Veterans STOCK PHOTO - NOT achieved without their ownto learn to walk from one probably had something to ACTUAL TURBINES THAT develop leadership skills know that they are rememWILL BE INSTALLED through service projects, bered, respected, and loved. ers Robin and Kate Wilt- mark to the fence and then do with the Wyoming plates building betterand communities shire. Robin the Bud- either put their heads over and the horns sticking out of
weiser Clydesdales have or through the fence as if ....................................................................... been working together cre- sniffing the calf. After acating top Super Bowl com- complishing this the calves mercials for 15 years. were then introduced to the scenario. The calf learned The calves were sourced lo- to stand at the fence and reporter Mark Dosa look up at the colt and paw cally and weaned by to staff a bottle ground on cue. next while the olderscheduled steers, bred At a regularly Town the Council meeting on The Monday, Duke and Energy construction manager Davidtogether Grogg step was to run byFebruary Sara 8, Jones Debi updated the Council those in attendance on thefrom statusone of along the fence Robinett, have beenand residthe Top of the World Project. ing at Turtle Ranch, Dubois, mark towards camera. Wyoming past 10by Duke Energy for over thirty Grogg hasfor beentheemployed years. This may to the years and has an extensive background in asound varietyeasy of energy projects: nuclear, coal, hydroelectric, and wind. reader but animals workFelix, Archie, Uncle and ing at liberty need to be reGrogg first apprised the Council of the exemplary safety Telstar made the trip to Los hearsed daily for weeks to record Duke has enjoyed during the project. “With 166 people achieve what you see1.onBoth TV. Angeles, California on site, we have had last just Detwo injuries since November cember “We with injuries to weretrain minoralongside first aid cases. Onestart injury was small a fingersteps cut andhorses the other finger laceration.” and gradually build on these the forwas the acommercial. as the animals become conGrogg went on to state, “Of the 166 employees on site, 63 live “The older Clydes were a lit- fident” said Robin. in Glenrock, and are getting a per diem (a daily monetary tlestipend) intimidated bybeing the 1500 which is plowed into the local community.” pound steers at first glance,” The horses and steers also
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The Duke Energy construction manager went on to reveal, “Thirty-one percent of our workforce are Wyoming residents, and ten percent are from Colorado. It’s great for the local community (when we) find (local) labor that meets our needs and we can keep them busy for a year or two.”
Grogg went on to state that Duke is sensitive to the local environment and is taking care not to impact the ecosystem. He further stated that negotiations are taking place regarding the use of county roads, and that Duke Energy would pay for any damage to roads it might inadvertently cause. As he continued, Grogg revealed that the Top of the World project is beginning to offer unexpected benefits. “A quarry was found right on the site. (The materials in the quarry) can be used for road building. This will reduce transportation costs. Local residents can also be helped with the material.” Councilman Lembke asked Grogg about the possibility of the project becoming an eyesore after the wind farm has been decommissioned, which will inevitably happen. Grogg responded that there is a protocol related to wind farm decommissioning that must be followed, and that the document outlining the protocol contains detailed information about how the towers must be removed.
Budweiser Clydesdales and Wyoming steer in training The Duke representative further reassured the Council that cal 2010.thePhoto © value Peggy because salvage of Devans the towers would be substantial when decommissioning takes place, there would also be an economic incentive, along with a legal requirement, to properly remove the equipment. Further discussion revealed that in all likelihood there would be a business entity interested in repowering the facility when it reached obsolescence, which further reduced the concern about decommissioning
thal in 2005 to complete the term ofisthe Think1 theformer design Superinfirm and tendent.District consultant for School the wind turbine project.
The long time educator and
“There were was five subsebids,” administrator Harris began. “ITC was the quentlybidder electedatto$142,000. the posilowest tion in 2006. However, the decision (to choose ITC) was not just based on cost. thingsa McBride’s pastOther reveals came into play.” strong background in edu-
cation at the classroom and
Harris continued. “ITC is administrative levels. He committed to having the projbegan his career in Delaect completed on May 15. ITC well qualified, wareisas also a teacher, eventualcame with quality ly becoming a sitereferences, principal. and knows their way around electrical work. The turbines
(ITC will use) also met our the turbines in terms of effidetailed specifications.” ciency and best use in given “ITC willreporter be placing an order by staff Mark Dosa situations. for the turbines in the next Additionally, residents with two weeks or so, and by our the appropriate software and projections a foundation (will District approval will be able be poured) by mid April. to access the same informaBoth turbines will be up and tion at home with their perrunning on May 15, 2010,” sonal computer. Rocky Harris stated. Mountain Power will monitor data from the turbines as part The larger, 3 bladed 10kw of the grant, providing the turbine will be installed on company with valuable data top of a hydraulic tilt down for analysis. tower, which will allow the turbine to be lowered to the A blue-sky grant will provide ground in a controlled man- for $25,000 of the construcner for student education, tur- tion costs, with the balance bine inspection, and repair. coming out of the District’s The smaller, 5kw vertical general fund. access turbine will also be easily accessible. Converse County School District #2 continues to lead Harris was excited when dis- the way in providing relevant cussing the educational and state-of-the-art real prospects of the turbines. world technical equipment directly tied to student educa“Both units with gather and tion and achievement. The provide data to teachers and new equipment will be the students in the classroom. envy of school districts Wind speed, turbine speed, across the nation. and the amount of electricity produced by each turbine (will be available).” Teachers and students will be able use the supplied data to compare
While the father of two The Superintendent be- environment. “We discuss joined the Air Force in 1975, lieves transparency and issues that revolve around the trailer..” his affiliation with educa- accountability are keys to education, with the discustion continued unabated. He the success by staff reporter Mark Dosa of education in sions moving across bound“There were so many dif- earned an MBA (Masters in Wyoming, and strives to ary lines,” McBride offered. Dart throwing. Someasdothe it for fun, and a gal namedAdministration) Cara have earned companion on ferent scenarios story Business make data and some do it for money. their way into the Las Vegas World Tuesday night at information was not finalized until we in 1981, and a Doctorate in related to student achieve- When asked why voters Championship event due to their the Shoreliner. were shooting. To describe Education Administration should ment readily available to the and Six dart throwing experts who play exceptional tournament play durendedconsider with all ofhim for a everything we did to achieve in 1983. out of Glenrock’s Shoreliner bar ing the 2009 fall season. The competitors were serious but the players in good spirits. Whilerea second term, McBride public. this I would writethe a will be playing have for bothtoduring relaxed. On this evening, entertain- league game with points at stake, sponded, “I’ve got great 25th Kate Anniversary NDA Last night February 9th, ment and competition were inter- an injection of good humor book!” said. TheTuesday proud grandfather He is proud that under his credentials for the job. A International Team Dart The Glenrock Birdyears went at to the the twined and equally as important. seemed appropriate and made for taught for five and masters’ deTournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shoreliner to witness some winter guidance the first ever- andoctorate enjoyable evening. Air Force Academy in ColoTurtle Ranch is home to gree in education, along strategic planforfor The Riviera Hotel and Casino will league dart play. While not playing The duos cheered theirstudent success rado Springs, priorthose to being over 100 head of horses, for play host to the extravaganza. money that night, com- as well aswas theirdevised competition. however, don’t expect withApril, an MBA.” success and Come chosen in 1996 serve of as Rhonda mixed breed cattle and a va- peting certainly had atoboatload and KatieThis Rainey could the Shoreliner crew making their implemented. required The event will take place be seen with hands raised way to Vegas toalso be as light-hearted. president of the Community often riety of domestic pets.between The fun. McBride mentioned acceptance by Wyoming’s April 16 and 24, and a total of above their heads, fingers displayA half-million bucks the line ranch is an ideal location for College of the Air Force. K-12 education community, that as a retired on Air Force $500,000 (yep, a half-million Rhonda Bean of Glenrock, one of ing the “V” for victory sign after an will no doubt ensure that they comfilm with 360 degree moun- The CCAF is the largest from classroom teachers Colonel, he garnered expebucks) will be up for grabs. the players going to Vegas, was exceptionally good throw. pete with game faces firmly in fully with accredited college in to district superintendents. place. tain vistas. Robin custom teamed rience in base closures and Katie Rainey Tuesday the world, withagainst an enrolltrains his Rhonda animalsBean, to Harold bring night. Kevin Tate, They played the duo The match lasted about two hours Two key components of the land management issues. ment of Halsey over 370,000. Bean, Katie Dallas and his female your ideasDye, to Tommy life. Tomlin, www. of plan lay out specific, mea- Similar issues must be dealt turtleranch.net or (youtube surable goals for improving with in his current position. After retiring from the Air student high school gradua- Equipment Operator, a Welder, turtleranchwy) restorer of broken equipment, Force as a colonel in 2001, tion rates and performance. aMcBride is confident that a Miner, Mechanic, A body McBride made his way to his years of servicemover, as an Mechanic, Building Wyoming, joining the Wyo- After realizing his office Inventor, still sells educator,(Caterpillar administrator, and he colonel invented)have Member ming Department of Educa- was in the same building an Airauger Force givSheriff's Posse in tion as a technology admin- as other state agencies in- ofen the him the stability, leadWyoming, Member of the C.B. June 21, 1937 - February 3, 2010 istrator in 2003. ershipin skills, and vision volved with kids, McBride Club Wyoming, Rancher,to Keith Ryder 1957 he married his High create aand implement developed a pro-active Planter, Hunter, a kidder,the a Subsequent to his initial working relationship with practical School Sweetheart, LaVonne Nick Name strategicjoker, plansaneeded in orBorn: June 21, 1937 Born Again Catherine Konrath. appointment as They Statewere Su- the Department of Health giver, musician, to a vocalist, a der toa continue make ed1981. He went home to be with married 52 years her guitar player, leader in a family perintendent of untilPublic and Family Services, along ucation one of Wyoming’s the Lord February 3, 2010 death on December 28, 2008, called the Roadrunners, a Instruction, McBride im- with the Juvenile Justice band most treasured commodiHe is survived by his 3 daughsongwriter, Praise and Worship mediately recognized the System. A once a month ties. E. Keith Ryder died just after ters, Rose Ryder of Billings leader a Fisher of men, (But responsibility incumbent midnight on Wednesday, MT; Tammy Dennison and her meeting Ryder is held where rep- never of fish) and a darn hard to the job. “With deference Keith February 3, 2010 at his home in husband Rick of Lakeside, The conservative Republiresentatives from the dif- worker. Vernon, Arizona in the presence Arizona; Glenda Freudenthal, Henry and to Governor ferent departments discuss can has served his country of his son and his daughter after her husbandthis Jackisofthe Granite Not Ready) He loved life He loved wearing many differI believe most I'm andhatsthe local communities howhe working together a year-long battle with cancer. Shoals, Texas; son, Edward and lived it to the fullest. can ent and took pride in wearimportant job in the state,” he’s lived in for He was 72 years old. Ryder of Vernon, AZ; grandchil- best help kids. “We talk ing them well. Allmany who years, knew McBride revealed during a dren: from Rose, Bridget Keith and benefited desires to continue aboutwas howa toBeliever, provideawrapSon, him from the out-to telephone with Brother, Keith was born Edward Keith George of conversation Billings Mt, Cody Dad, Uncle, standing beingwith that he providehuman Wyoming his around Husband, services,” McBride Ryder on June 21, 1937 in Ryder and his Bird. wife Zara of Grandpa, The Glenrock He will and be greatly leadership visionmissed. for the explained. Great Grandpa, was. Gordon, Sheridan County, Colorado Springs, Co where he Provider, Best Friend, Best Farewell and thank you for the next four. Nebraska to the late Edward M. is serving in of theour Army, Friend to many, life-time of blessings you gave “The future statefrom: and Man, Another monthly meeting to all. and Esther (McCormick) Ryder. Tammy: Davylyn Dennison of University of Wyoming its economic McBrideainitiated hasScout, lead- Further information on Dr. He lived most of his childhood Lakeside Arizona,development from Glenda: Graduate, Leader, Boy rests with a well educated years in Douglas and Glenrock, Crystal Gumm, of Billings Mt, Royal Ranger virtually Commander,every a 4- Donations Jim McBride canmade be obers from may be in (population),” Wyoming, Most of his early and her intended KyleMcBride Caudle, Heducation leader, Patriot, Service Man, Keith Ryder's name to White tained from his campaign community in for Superdays BowlheCommerimarried lived in Derek Waechter and his intend- Countryman, Cowboy, Rancher Mountain Life Church at P.O. continued. the state involved, includ- website at www.mcbrideMontana, various towns in ed Michelle Suletemeier of in Casper, Wyoming, Business Box 2257, Show Low, Arizona 4supt.com. ing those outside the Cattle K-12 85902. Wyoming and, Casper Elgin, Texas; great grandchil- Owner: Owned Ryder
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OBITUARY
E. KEITH RYDER
Wyoming. In 1977 he left the ranch and moved to Prescott, Arizona, then Marble Falls Texas, back to several places in Arizona where he eventually settled down for good in Vernon, Arizona. As a young man, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Keith retired from the Federal Government as a supervisory range conservationist.
He graduated from Glenrock High School in Glenrock, Wyoming in 1956. On March 2,
Sunday, February 21st, 2010 Sunday, February 14th, 2010
dren: from Crystal: Alexius, Lailyn, Hunter, Kaidence Gumm and future daughter Julia Caudle. from Bridget: Peyton George. his sister Kay Haralson of Escondido CA
Keith Ryder "Mr Wonderful" and the Navajos called him (Haseinn Bahazohni). First and foremost A Child of the King His Mantra: (I'm prepared But
Company, R & R Contractors, and Extend-a-Bumper, Employer, Boss, Supervisor, Marketer, Student of the Word, Teacher, Preacher, Pastor, an Evangelist, a Rescuer, Public Speaker, Government Employee, Range Conservationist, A Law Enforcement Officer, Idea Man, a Wise man, a happy man, a generous man, a fun man, a faithful man, an over the road Truck Driver, a Heavy
A memorial service for Keith will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, February 13, 2010 at White Mountain Life Church, 451 N. 18th Place in Show Low, Arizona.
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PUBLIC DOUGLAS SPECIAL OLYMPIANS GRANT ELEMENTARY: TWO WIND TURBINESNOTICE ON-LINE BY MAY 15 Converse County Tourism Promotion Board’s February board meeting will be VERY SPECIAL IN JACKSON HOLE The held on Friday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. at the Paisley Shawl in Glenrock. A meeting of the by staff reporter Mark Dosa
During a meeting of Converse County School
by staff reporter Mark Dosa Andy Galacia, Gold Medal,
‘Let me win. Snowshoeing 25 meter race. But if I cannot win, Tyler George, Bronze Medlet me be brave in al, Snowshoeing 100 meAMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY ter race and Silver Medal, the attempt.’
THANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS
Snowshoeing 4 x 100 meter Ten Douglas Special Olym- Unified Sports Relay. staffSpereporter Mark Dosa pians competed inbythe cial Olympic Winter Games Regina Engstrom of the Shonda for tomorrow.” Haefele, Silver American This is the third year the inGlenrock Jackson Hole from Legion Tues- Medal, Snowshoeing 50 Auxiliary is thankful for the FCCLA kids at Glenrock day, February 9, through meter race. efforts of the Glenrock Middle School have designed Thursday, February 11. Middle School’s FCCLA Valentine cards for the (Glenrock Special OlympiRichards, Club. Club members recently Ashley Veterans. Students hand Gold craft ans compete solely in the hand crafted more than 90 Medal, each cardSnowshoeing individually, writ25 Valentine cards for Veterans meter ing about creSummer Games.) racethemselves and Goldand Medal, in the Buffalo, Wyoming ating their own Valentine Snowshoeing 50 meter race. Veterans’ home. verses. “This lets the Vets Amazingly, all ten athletes know they are appreciated,” medaled, with of the Dalton Sarten, Silver Medal, Karla Lee, five FCCLA Lee remarked. athletes earning Coordinator at multiple Glenrock Snowshoeing 4 x 100-meter Middle School explained, Unified Congratulations to the and 21 awards. Sports Relay “FCCLA stands for Family kids in the FCCLA, along Gold Medal, Snowshoeing Career and Community with some other student volCongratulations to the folrace. Leaders of America. The 100-meter unteers, who help make our lowing athletes: (kids who are members) sometimes-lonely Veterans develop leadership skills Mercedes know that they are rememSarton, Silthrough service projects, bered,Medal, respected, and loved. Trevor Deming, Gold Med- ver Snowshoeing better communities al,building Alpine-Giant Slalom 25-meter race. and Gold Medal, Alpine....................................................................... Slalom. Krysta Jean Widdoss, Gold Medal, Snowshoeing 50
meter race and Gold Medal, Snowshoeing 25-meter race. Zak Calley, Silver Medal, Snowshoeing 4 x 100-meter Unified Sports Relay. Zoey Judd, Silver Medal, Snowshoeing 4 x 100-meter Unified Sports Relay. Team Head Coach George Meyer enthused that “All of the athletes from every corner of our state lived up to the Special Olympics Athletes Oath. ‘Let me win. But if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt.’” Meyer further stated, “All of Converse County can be proud of thePHOTO effort-made STOCK NOT by ACTUAL TURBINES THAT our athletes. They were true WILL BE INSTALLED ambassadors of our County, treating all with courtesy and respect.”
District #2 board members on (ITC will use) also met our the turbines in terms of effiTuesday, February 9, ITC detailed specifications.” ciency and best use in given Electrical Technologies in held “ITCone willhour be placing situations. Grants Committee will be prior an to order the regular meeting at 1 p.m. The Casper was awarded a con- for the turbines in the next Additionally, residents with meeting wasinstallation rescheduled regular to inclement weather. tract for the of from two its weeks or so,time and due by our the appropriate software and two wind turbines on the projections a foundation (will District approval will be able Grant Elementary School be poured) by mid April. to access the same informasite. Both turbines will be up and tion at home with their perrunning on May 15, 2010,” sonal computer. Rocky Rusty Harris, President of Harris stated. Mountain Power will monitor Think1 in Bozeman, data from the turbines as part Montana, spoke about the by The larger, 3 bladed 10kw staff reporter Susan Stoltzof the grant, providing the selection of ITC, the installa- turbine will be installed on company with valuable data tion Grant Elementary, and top a hydraulic tilt worst down for Nextat week The Glenrock 12,of2010 was the foranalysis. him to contact his the benefits to be enjoyed by tower, which will allow the Bird Newspaper will fea- turbine reported in the region in family. the school and community. to be lowered to the A blue-sky grant will provide ture an article about phy- ground more than years.man- for $25,000 of the construcin a 200 controlled Think1 theMark design Murphy firm and ner for student education, tur- tion with the balance sician isDr. Thecosts, Port-au-Prince AirSchool District consultant for bine inspection, and repair. coming out of the District’s who flew to Haiti to help Murphy, who owns Thun- port is set to reopen Frithe wind turbine project. The smaller, 5kw vertical general fund. with the medical care of access der Basin day for regular flights, the turbine Orthopedics will also be “There fiveafter bids,” accessible. School all thosewere in crisis the easily and works in conjunction Converse first time County since the masHarris began. “ITC was the with Converse County District #2 continues to wish lead earthquake. The massive sive quake hit. We lowest bidder at $142,000. Harris was excited when dis- the way in providing relevant MemorialtheHospital, has and Dr. Murphy safe travel devastation by the However, thecaused decision (to cussing educational state-of-the-art real been in ofHaiti with only world earthquake that notstruck and look forward to hearchoose ITC) was just prospects the turbines. technical equipment based on cost. on OtherJanuary things text messaging available directly tied to educathe island ing about hisstudent experience. came into play.” “Both units with gather and tion and achievement. The provide data to teachers and new equipment will be the Harris continued. “ITC is students in the classroom. envy of school districts committed to having the proj- Wind speed, turbine speed, across the nation. ect completed on May 15. and the amount of electricity ITC is also well qualified, produced by each turbine Getting thebe help you needTeachers for energy bills came with quality references, (will available).” and knows their way around and students will be able use thissupplied severe, special We’ll be putting more inTo the Editor: electrical work. The turbines the dataour to compare
ONE OF CONVERSE COUNTY'S OWN ADMINISTERS MEDICAL AID IN HAITI
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
concern is for customers News reports continue al- who may have suddenly most daily on how people lost their jobs, people by staff reporter Mark Dosa are struggling through the who never expected to find themselves and their economic At companion Dart throwing. Some do it for fun, and a gal namedrecession. Cara have earned on some do it for money. their way into the Las Vegas World Tuesday night at Rocky Mountain Power, families in this position Championship event due to their the Shoreliner. we talk with our custom- and who may not know of Six dart throwing experts who play exceptional tournament play duroptions available for them. erstheevery day and under- The out of Glenrock’s Shoreliner bar ing 2009 fall season. competitors were serious but UnderOnthese unexpected will be playing for both during the stand the challenges many relaxed. this evening, entertain25th Anniversary NDA Last February and 9th, ment and competition intercircumstances, thewere tendenare Tuesday facing night as global available to income-eligiInternational Team Dart The Glenrock Bird went to the twined and equally as important. national economic condi- cy may be to put off paying ble households, including Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shoreliner to witness some winter tions dart strike to playing home. The some in for thetheir hope that Energy Share The Riviera Hotelof andWyoming Casino will league play.closer While not duosbills cheered success and other agencies that can for money that night, those com- asthings play host to the extravaganza. well will as their competition. be better next certainly had a boatload of Rhonda Katie Rainey could provide energy assistance. peting month.and Unfortunately, this Though difficult for our The event willRocky take place between fun. often be seen with hands raised Please call Mountain natural reluctance to seek customers, we are happy to above April 16 and 24, and a total of their heads, fingers displayPower and they can direct help can intoana offer help. We have expe$500,000 (yep, a half-million Rhonda Bean of Glenrock, one of ing the “V” forsnowball victory sign after you to the appropriate agenbucks) will be up for grabs. the playersand goingconscientious to Vegas, was exceptionally goodproblem. throw. rienced much bigger We cies and other resources. teamed Katie Rainey peoplewith available 24Tuesday hours urge any of our customers Kevin Tate, Rhonda Bean, Harold night. They played against the duo The match lasted about two hours a Dallas day who can help cus- in this position to call in Bean, Katie Dye, Tommy Tomlin, Halsey and his female Times are tough for some of of tomers manage their bills. as soon as they think there us. It may feel like a hard call This might mean working might be a concern and let to make, but Rocky Mounout a payment plan, select- us help. tain Power has trained, reing some energy efficiency spectful and highly knowledgeable people who want measures or maybe refer- To help keep these conto help. Look to these people ring a customer to a local cerns from developing agency for help with their into even bigger problems, for help finding Junethe 21,answers 1937 - February 3, 2010 we’re making a concenyou need by calling toll free energy bills. trated effort to let people Keith Ryder 1957 he married his High at 1-888-221-7070. School Sweetheart,conditions LaVonne In economic know about their options.
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DUKE ENERGY PRESENTS TOP OF THE WORLD PROJECT UPDATE POWER ROCKY MOUNTAIN by staff reporter Mark Dosa
ACKNOWLEDGES TOUGH TIMES
At a regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on Monday, February these 8, Duketough Energy construction manager David Grogg Through ecosituation. updated the Council and those in attendance on the status of nomic thereProject. are the Top times, of the World
households in our area Rocky Mountain Power has struggling endsby aDuke variety of options help Grogg has to beenmake employed Energy for overtothirty years and in a variety of energy meet. Thishasisan extensive happeningbackground those facing financial hardnuclear, wind. toprojects: many for the coal, first hydroelectric, time. ships.and These options include These may not the know working a plan to spread Groggpeople first apprised Council of theoutexemplary safety where to turn for help. payments out over longer record Duke has enjoyed during the project. “With 166a people period. Mountain on site, we have had just two injuries sinceRocky November 1. Both injuriesMountain were minorPower first aidiscases. One injury was a finger cut Rocky Power also offers an Equal and the other was a finger laceration.” one place to turn, both as a Pay Plan, better on the budresource for those struggling get as it can equalize the Grogg went on to state, “Of the 166 employees on site, 63 live toinpay their electric and aamount eachmonetary month. Glenrock, and arebill getting per diemdue (a daily for those looking help in And if local the current monthly stipend) which is for being plowed into the community.” managing overall energy us- due date is a problem, in TheRocky Duke Energy construction manager wentRocky on to Mounreveal, age. Mountain Pow- many cases “Thirty-one percent of our workforce are Wyoming residents, er encourages customers to tain Power can change it to and ten percent are from Colorado. It’s great for the local comcontact the find first (local) sign labor a more day and for munitythem (whenatwe) that convenient meets our needs they maykeep not them be able tofor paya year theorcustomer. we can busy two.” their electric bills, while it went on state that DukeThere is sensitive the local enviare toother options isGrogg still easier to tomanage the ronment and is taking care not to impact the ecosystem. He further stated that negotiations are taking place regarding the use of county roads, and that Duke Energy would pay for any damage to roads it might inadvertently cause.
formation in bills, distributing flyers locally, drawing renewed attention to information on our Web site and talking to the news media to get the word out. And, as always, we’re here and ended with all of toplayers help anytime of any day the in good spirits. While a whengame youwith call.points at stake, league
OBITUARY
E. KEITH RYDER
Born: June 21, 1937 Born Again 1981. He went home to be with the Lord February 3, 2010
Catherine Konrath. They were married 52 years until her death on December 28, 2008, He is survived by his 3 daughters, Rose Ryder of Billings MT; Tammy Dennison and her Keith Ryder husband Rick of Lakeside, Arizona; Glenda Henry and her husband Jack of Granite I'm Not Ready) He loved life ery Act Texas; has helped create and es he make through tough Shoals, son, Edward liveditit to the fullest. jobs and lay a AZ; newgrandchilfounda- times, ensure that struggling Ryder of Vernon, dren: from Rose, growth Bridget Keith wascan a Believer, tion for economic families put food aonSon, the George Mt, Cody Husband, Dad,revitalUncle, during oftheBillings greatest eco- Brother, table, and build and Ryder and his wife Zara of Grandpa, Great Grandpa, nomic crisis since the Great ize critical infrastructure in Colorado Springs, Co where he Provider, Best Friend, Best Depression,” said Agriculrural communities is serving in the Army, from: Man, Friend to across many, America.” of Wyoming ture Secretary Vilsack. Tammy: DavylynTom Dennison of University Lakeside from Glenda: Graduate, a Leader, Boy Scout, “USDA Arizona, has used Recovery Additional ARRA funds Crystal Gumm, of Billings Mt, Royal Ranger Commander, a 4Act funding to create bad- will continue to be available and her intended Kyle Caudle, H leader, Patriot, Service Man, ly-needed jobs and stimu- through USDA Rural DeDerek Waechter and his intend- Countryman, Cowboy, Rancher late Michelle local economies, velopment until September ed Suletemeierhelp of in Casper, Wyoming, Business 30, 2010 or until all Cattle funds farmersTexas; and rural Elgin, great businessgrandchil- Owner: Owned Ryder dren: from Crystal: Alexius, Company, R & R Contractors, Lailyn, Hunter, Kaidence and Extend-a-Bumper, Gumm and future daughter Julia Employer, Boss, Supervisor, Caudle. from Bridget: Peyton Marketer, Student of the Word, George. his sister Kay Haralson Teacher, Preacher, Pastor, an of Escondido CA Evangelist, a Rescuer, Public Speaker, Government Keith Ryder "Mr Wonderful" Employee, Range and the Navajos called him Conservationist, A Law (Haseinn Bahazohni). Enforcement Officer, Idea Man, a Wise man, a happy man, a First and foremost A Child of generous man, a fun man, a the King faithful man, an over the road Truck Driver, a Heavy His Mantra: (I'm prepared But
an injection of good humor seemed appropriate and made for Our company and our eman enjoyable evening.
ployees are a big part of the Come April, however, expect communities wedon’t serve, and the crew making noShoreliner one is immune fromtheir our way to Vegas to be as light-hearted. nation’s current economic A half-million bucks on the line difficulties. Wethat understand will no doubt ensure they compete faces firmly andwith we game can help. Call in us place. toll-free 1-888-221-7070. Sincerely,
Equipment Operator, a Welder, aRichard restorer of broken equipment, Walje a Miner, Mechanic, A body President, Rocky MounMechanic, Building mover, tain Power Inventor, (Caterpillar still sells an auger he invented) Member ofGetting the Sheriff's in the help Posse you need Wyoming, Member of the C.B. for energy bills Club in Wyoming, Rancher, Planter, a Hunter, a kidder, a practical joker, a Nick Name giver, a musician, a vocalist, a guitar player, leader in a family band called the Roadrunners, a songwriter, Praise and Worship leader a Fisher of men, (But never of fish) and a darn hard worker.
CONSTRUCTION PROCEEDING NICELY ON RENOVATION OF DOUGLAS CARE CENTER
As he continued, Grogg revealed that the Top of the World project is beginning to offer unexpected benefits. “A quarry was found right on the site. (The materials in the quarry) can be used for road building. This will reduce transportation The is allcanbut through the the American costs.concrete Local residents also be helped with material.”Re-
poured and the framing has covery and Reinvestment started on theLembke major renovaActabout (ARRA). Councilman asked Grogg the possibility of the project an taking eyesore after the wind farm has been tion andbecoming expansion decommissioned, whichCare will inevitably place at the Douglas ARRA happen. was designed to Center. Converse the nation’s Grogg responded thatCounty there is a jumpstart protocol related to wind econfarm Bank in Douglas provided omy and create save decommissioning that must be followed, and thatand/or the docufinancing for this project contains jobs. On this project alone, ment outlining the protocol detailed information about how the towersand mustInbe removed. utilizing a Business 12-15 interim construction dustry Guarantee through jobs have been created and The Duke representative further reassured the Council that USDA Rural Development. project is combecause the salvage value of thewhen towersthe would be substantial The is funded plete,there the would facilityalso plans to whenguarantee decommissioning takes place, be an economic incentive, along with a legal requirement, to properly remove the equipment. Further discussion revealed that in all likelihood there would be a business entity interested in repowering the facility when it reached obsolescence, which further reduced the concern about decommissioning
E. Keith Ryder died just after midnight on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at his home in Vernon, Arizona in the presence of his son and his daughter after hire 8-10 additional a year-long battle withpermacancer. nent employees. He was 72 years old. Keithfunding was bornfor Edward Keith The this projRyder on June 21, 1937 in ect is included in the $71 Gordon, Sheridan County, million Nebraska USDA to the lateRural EdwardDeM. velopment is making availand Esther (McCormick) Ryder. He lived most of his childhood able nationwide through years in Douglas and Glenrock, its Business and Industry Wyoming, Most of his early Guaranteed Loan Program. married days he lived in Montana, various towns in "President Wyoming Obama’s and, RecovCasper Wyoming. In 1977 he left the ranch and moved to Prescott, Arizona, then Marble Falls Texas, back to several places in Arizona where he eventually settled down for good in Vernon, Arizona. As a young man, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Keith retired from the Federal Government as a supervisory range conservationist.
He graduated from Glenrock High School in Glenrock, Wyoming in 1956. On March 2,
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He loved wearing many differhave been awarded. ent hats and took pride in wearIndividuals businesses ing them well. or All who knew interested in from further him benefited the inforoutstanding human being he mation regarding thethat USDA was. HeDevelopment will be greatly and missed. Rural our Farewell and thank you for the programs may call (307) life-time of blessings you gave (Wyoming State to233-6700 all.
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Donations may be made in at HYPERLINK / http:// Keith Ryder's name to White www.rurdev.usda.gov/wy/. Mountain Life Church at P.O. Box 2257, Show Low, Arizona 85902. A memorial service for Keith will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, February 13, 2010 at White Mountain Life Church, 451 N. 18th Place in Show Low, Arizona.
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GRANT ELEMENTARY: TWO WIND TURBINES ON-LINE BY MAY 15 by staff reporter Mark Dosa
During a meeting of Converse County School
Rusty Harris, President of Think1 in Bozeman, Montana, spoke about the selection of ITC, the installation at Grant Elementary, and the benefits to be enjoyed by the school and community.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY THANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS
Karla Lee, FCCLA Coordinator at Glenrock Middle School explained, “FCCLA stands for Family Career and Community Leaders of America. The (kids who are members) develop leadership skills through service projects, building better communities
for tomorrow.” This is the third year the FCCLA kids at Glenrock Middle School have designed Valentine cards for the Veterans. Students hand craft each card individually, writing about themselves and creating their own Valentine verses. “This lets the Vets know they are appreciated,” Lee remarked. Congratulations to the 21 kids in the FCCLA, along with some other student volunteers, who help make our sometimes-lonely Veterans know that they are remembered, respected, and loved.
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DUKE ENERGY PRESENTS TOP OF THE WORLD PROJECT UPDATE by staff reporter Mark Dosa
At a regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on Monday, February 8, Duke Energy construction manager David Grogg updated the Council and those in attendance on the status of the Top of the World Project. Grogg has been employed by Duke Energy for over thirty years and has an extensive background in a variety of energy projects: nuclear, coal, hydroelectric, and wind. Grogg first apprised the Council of the exemplary safety record Duke has enjoyed during the project. “With 166 people on site, we have had just two injuries since November 1. Both injuries were minor first aid cases. One injury was a finger cut and the other was a finger laceration.”
Think1 is the design firm and School District consultant for the wind turbine project. “There were five bids,” Harris began. “ITC was the lowest bidder at $142,000. However, the decision (to choose ITC) was not just based on cost. Other things came into play.”
STOCK PHOTO - NOT ACTUAL TURBINES THAT WILL BE INSTALLED
Grogg went on to state that Duke is sensitive to the local environment and is taking care not to impact the ecosystem. He further stated that negotiations are taking place regarding the use of county roads, and that Duke Energy would pay for any damage to roads it might inadvertently cause. As he continued, Grogg revealed that the Top of the World project is beginning to offer unexpected benefits. “A quarry was found right on the site. (The materials in the quarry) can be used for road building. This will reduce transportation costs. Local residents can also be helped with the material.” Councilman Lembke asked Grogg about the possibility of the project becoming an eyesore after the wind farm has been decommissioned, which will inevitably happen. Grogg responded that there is a protocol related to wind farm decommissioning that must be followed, and that the document outlining the protocol contains detailed information about how the towers must be removed. The Duke representative further reassured the Council that because the salvage value of the towers would be substantial when decommissioning takes place, there would also be an economic incentive, along with a legal requirement, to properly remove the equipment. Further discussion revealed that in all likelihood there would be a business entity interested in repowering the facility when it reached obsolescence, which further reduced the concern about decommissioning
The larger, 3 bladed 10kw turbine will be installed on top of a hydraulic tilt down tower, which will allow the turbine to be lowered to the ground in a controlled manner for student education, turbine inspection, and repair. The smaller, 5kw vertical access turbine will also be easily accessible.
Harris continued. “ITC is committed to having the project completed on May 15. ITC is also well qualified, came with quality references, and knows their way around electrical work. The turbines
Harris was excited when discussing the educational prospects of the turbines. “Both units with gather and provide data to teachers and students in the classroom. Wind speed, turbine speed, and the amount of electricity produced by each turbine (will be available).” Teachers and students will be able use the supplied data to compare
the turbines in terms of efficiency and best use in given situations. Additionally, residents with the appropriate software and District approval will be able to access the same information at home with their personal computer. Rocky Mountain Power will monitor data from the turbines as part of the grant, providing the company with valuable data for analysis. A blue-sky grant will provide for $25,000 of the construction costs, with the balance coming out of the District’s general fund. Converse County School District #2 continues to lead the way in providing relevant and state-of-the-art real world technical equipment directly tied to student education and achievement. The new equipment will be the envy of school districts across the nation.
GLENROCK’S “SHORELINER LOUNGE” DART THROWERS IN VEGAS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Dart throwing. Some do it for fun, some do it for money. Six dart throwing experts who play out of Glenrock’s Shoreliner bar will be playing for both during the 25th Anniversary NDA International Team Dart Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Riviera Hotel and Casino will play host to the extravaganza. The event will take place between April 16 and 24, and a total of $500,000 (yep, a half-million bucks) will be up for grabs. Kevin Tate, Rhonda Bean, Harold Bean, Katie Dye, Tommy Tomlin,
and a gal named Cara have earned their way into the Las Vegas World Championship event due to their exceptional tournament play during the 2009 fall season. Last Tuesday night February 9th, The Glenrock Bird went to the Shoreliner to witness some winter league dart play. While not playing for money that night, those competing certainly had a boatload of fun. Rhonda Bean of Glenrock, one of the players going to Vegas, was teamed with Katie Rainey Tuesday night. They played against the duo of Dallas Halsey and his female
companion on Tuesday night at the Shoreliner. The competitors were serious but relaxed. On this evening, entertainment and competition were intertwined and equally as important. The duos cheered for their success as well as their competition. Rhonda and Katie Rainey could often be seen with hands raised above their heads, fingers displaying the “V” for victory sign after an exceptionally good throw. The match lasted about two hours
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Grogg went on to state, “Of the 166 employees on site, 63 live in Glenrock, and are getting a per diem (a daily monetary stipend) which is being plowed into the local community.” The Duke Energy construction manager went on to reveal, “Thirty-one percent of our workforce are Wyoming residents, and ten percent are from Colorado. It’s great for the local community (when we) find (local) labor that meets our needs and we can keep them busy for a year or two.”
(ITC will use) also met our detailed specifications.” “ITC will be placing an order for the turbines in the next two weeks or so, and by our projections a foundation (will be poured) by mid April. Both turbines will be up and running on May 15, 2010,” Harris stated.
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by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Regina Engstrom of the Glenrock American Legion Auxiliary is thankful for the efforts of the Glenrock Middle School’s FCCLA Club. Club members recently hand crafted more than 90 Valentine cards for Veterans in the Buffalo, Wyoming Veterans’ home.
District #2 board members on Tuesday, February 9, ITC Electrical Technologies in Casper was awarded a contract for the installation of two wind turbines on the Grant Elementary School site.
E. KEITH RYDER
June 21, 1937 - February 3, 2010 Keith Ryder Born: June 21, 1937 Born Again 1981. He went home to be with the Lord February 3, 2010 E. Keith Ryder died just after midnight on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at his home in Vernon, Arizona in the presence of his son and his daughter after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 72 years old. Keith was born Edward Keith Ryder on June 21, 1937 in Gordon, Sheridan County, Nebraska to the late Edward M. and Esther (McCormick) Ryder. He lived most of his childhood years in Douglas and Glenrock, Wyoming, Most of his early married days he lived in Montana, various towns in Wyoming and, Casper Wyoming. In 1977 he left the ranch and moved to Prescott, Arizona, then Marble Falls Texas, back to several places in Arizona where he eventually settled down for good in Vernon, Arizona. As a young man, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Keith retired from the Federal Government as a supervisory range conservationist. He graduated from Glenrock High School in Glenrock, Wyoming in 1956. On March 2,
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1957 he married his High School Sweetheart, LaVonne Catherine Konrath. They were married 52 years until her death on December 28, 2008, He is survived by his 3 daughters, Rose Ryder of Billings MT; Tammy Dennison and her Keith Ryder husband Rick of Lakeside, Arizona; Glenda Henry and her husband Jack of Granite I'm Not Ready) He loved life Shoals, Texas; son, Edward and he lived it to the fullest. Ryder of Vernon, AZ; grandchildren: from Rose, Bridget Keith was a Believer, a Son, George of Billings Mt, Cody Brother, Husband, Dad, Uncle, Ryder and his wife Zara of Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Colorado Springs, Co where he Provider, Best Friend, Best is serving in the Army, from: Man, Friend to many, Tammy: Davylyn Dennison of University of Wyoming Lakeside Arizona, from Glenda: Graduate, a Leader, Boy Scout, Crystal Gumm, of Billings Mt, Royal Ranger Commander, a 4and her intended Kyle Caudle, H leader, Patriot, Service Man, Derek Waechter and his intend- Countryman, Cowboy, Rancher ed Michelle Suletemeier of in Casper, Wyoming, Business Elgin, Texas; great grandchil- Owner: Owned Ryder Cattle dren: from Crystal: Alexius, Company, R & R Contractors, Lailyn, Hunter, Kaidence and Extend-a-Bumper, Gumm and future daughter Julia Employer, Boss, Supervisor, Caudle. from Bridget: Peyton Marketer, Student of the Word, George. his sister Kay Haralson Teacher, Preacher, Pastor, an of Escondido CA Evangelist, a Rescuer, Public Speaker, Government Keith Ryder "Mr Wonderful" Employee, Range and the Navajos called him Conservationist, A Law (Haseinn Bahazohni). Enforcement Officer, Idea Man, a Wise man, a happy man, a First and foremost A Child of generous man, a fun man, a the King faithful man, an over the road Truck Driver, a Heavy His Mantra: (I'm prepared But
and ended with all of the players in good spirits. While a league game with points at stake, an injection of good humor seemed appropriate and made for an enjoyable evening. Come April, however, don’t expect the Shoreliner crew making their way to Vegas to be as light-hearted. A half-million bucks on the line will no doubt ensure that they compete with game faces firmly in place.
Equipment Operator, a Welder, a restorer of broken equipment, a Miner, Mechanic, A body Mechanic, Building mover, Inventor, (Caterpillar still sells an auger he invented) Member of the Sheriff's Posse in Wyoming, Member of the C.B. Club in Wyoming, Rancher, Planter, a Hunter, a kidder, a practical joker, a Nick Name giver, a musician, a vocalist, a guitar player, leader in a family band called the Roadrunners, a songwriter, Praise and Worship leader a Fisher of men, (But never of fish) and a darn hard worker. He loved wearing many different hats and took pride in wearing them well. All who knew him benefited from the outstanding human being that he was. He will be greatly missed. Farewell and thank you for the life-time of blessings you gave to all. Donations may be made in Keith Ryder's name to White Mountain Life Church at P.O. Box 2257, Show Low, Arizona 85902. A memorial service for Keith will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, February 13, 2010 at White Mountain Life Church, 451 N. 18th Place in Show Low, Arizona.
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