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TWO GLENROCK HERDER BOYS TO PLAY IN 2010 SHRINER'S BOWL! SEE STORY BOTTOM OF FRONT PAGE COMMUNITY - 2-3 GLENROCK’S PRAIRIE DOG ‘P DOGGIE’ MAKES HIS PREDICTIONS
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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HONORS MILITARY
LIFELONG WYOMINGITE AND GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE MATT MEAD See Story Page - 8
by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Glenrock’s legendary P. Doggie has made his Groundhog Day prediction.
GLENROCK’S DONNA GEHO RECIPIENT OF THE WAMCAT AWARD Donna Geho has worked in several positions for the town of Glenrock since 1986. She currently serves as the Town Clerk Treasurer. Donna recently received the WAMCAT award for her long-term service.
HERDER SPORTS & EVENTS - 4 HERDER WRESTLERS SEE CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT Coach Cory Yingling’s warriors took to the mat in a triangular meet against Rawlins and Buffalo on Friday, January 29 and competed in a dual meet against Wheatland on Tuesday, February 2.
HERDER SPEECH CLUB MASTERS POWER OF THE SPOKEN WORD Verbal communication is a tricky beast, and at times the best of us say something we wish could be taken back and rephrased if given the chance.
BGCCW will honor each branch of the military to offer children of reserve, guard, and active duty families free membership to the local clubs in Natrona and Converse Counties. BGCCW supports military families and invites parents/guardians to visit one of the seven Club branches in Mills, Evansville, Casper, Glenrock, and Douglas. Staff will assist in the membership process to give children access to a safe, fun, and positive place. BGCCW understands that times of national crisis can dramatically disrupt a military family's life, and that's why it's especially important that these young people be part of an organization that fosters a sense of belonging and understands their needs. BGCCW provides supervised programming by trained development professionals. The Clubs serve a healthy afternoon snack each day and the Casper Greater Branch serves a USDA-approved meal nightly. Known as "The Positive Place for Kids," the clubs provide guidance-oriented character development programs on a daily basis for children 6-18 years old, conducted by a full-time professional staff. Programs emphasize character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation, and drug and alcohol prevention. For more information the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming, please call 307-235-5694.
HERDER GIRL & BOYS BASKETBALL - SEE PAGE 4 FOR RESULTS
NEWS FROM THE NEST - 6 BARASSO CALLS FOR UN CLIMATE CHIEF’S RESIGNATION On Friday February 4th, Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) called on Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, Chairman of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, to resign after revelations of ongoing scientific fraud under Dr. Pachauri’s watch.
CONVERSE COUNTY & BEYOND - 8-9 PARTNERSHIP AT WYOMING WOMEN’S CENTER MEANS SUCCESSFUL REENTRY FOR INMATES Inmates at the Wyoming Women's Center (WWC) now have the opportunity to prepare for and research available jobs before they leave prison.
WYOMING SPECIAL OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES HELD IN CASPER On Saturday, January 6, the area III and V Special Olympic Winter Games were held in Casper. Wyoming Rancher and newly announced candidate for Governor of Wyoming Matt Meade. Photo Courtesy Kathy Williams.
LEGISLATORS TO CONSIDER WYOMING FIREARMS BILL by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Wyoming state legislators will convene February 8 in Cheyenne. While the Legislature is in session, one of the bills under consideration will be HB0028, the Wyoming Firearms Freedom Act. The bill, co-sponsored by Glenrock resident and Senate Majority Leader Jim Anderson, would “…provide that specified firearms that are manufactured, sold, purchased, possessed and used exclusively within Wyoming shall be exempt from federal regulation, including registration requirements…” Similar bills have been passed in two states, Montana and Tennessee. Twentytwo other states (including Wyoming) have legislation pending. Seven states have expressed interest in adopting a Firearms
Freedom Act, while nineteen states and the District of Columbia have yet to consider the introduction of such legislation. In a telephone conversation with The Glenrock Bird, Senator Anderson expressed that Wyomingites are strong supporters of the Second Amendment, and feels the bill is well supported. “Wyoming citizens have the right to bear arms and manufacture arms within our state without Federal intervention,” Anderson stated. “We have a number of firearm manufacturers in our state, including Freedom Arms and A-Square here in Glenrock. The bill says that Wyoming would enjoy autonomy under Wyoming law. It provides a means of protecting businesses within the boundaries of the state,” Anderson continued. The Second Amendment, which protects the right to keep and bear arms, is part of
Legal scholars feel the Second Amendment elicits more disagreement and misunderstanding than any other
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GLENROCK HERDER’S DUSTIN WORTHINGTON AND KYLE FARLEY TO PLAY IN 2010 SHRINE BOWL Glenrock Herder's Dustin Worthington and Kyle Farley to Play in 2010 Shrine Bowl Glenrock Herder scholar athletes Dustin Worthington and Kyle Farley have been selected to play in the 2010 Shrine Bowl. This will be the 37th anniversary of the time-honored event, which will take place in the Natrona County High School stadium on June 12, 2010. The theme of this year’s event is “Strong legs run, so weak
The Wyoming Firearms Freedom Act Bill is co-sponsored by Glenrock resident and Senate Majority Leader Jim Anderson. Offical Photo.
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legs may walk”. The purpose of the yearly event is to support Shrines Hospitals. The game has been played since 1974 to help make the public aware that expert orthopedic and burn care is available at any of 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children. Worthington and Farley were members of the Herder Football team that went to the State Championship game this season. They both have won numerous awards for their prowess on the football field, as well as excellence in the classroom.
While Worthington has expressed an interest in playing either football or basketball at the college level, Farley’s intentions after high school remain unclear. His athletic talent (both on the football field and on the basketball court) along with his strong academic record would seem likely to attract college recruiters if Farley decided to extend his athletic career beyond high school. Further information on the game can be obtained by calling 307-333-4578.
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CHAMBER TO DELIVER VALENTINE CAKES by staff reporter Mark Dosa
The Glenrock Chamber of Commerce will once again be delivering Valentine cakes to residents far and wide. Chamber Executive Director Mary Kay Kindt reveals that this is the fifth year the Chamber has been offering the service, and has some advice for prospective buyers. “This is something we have been offering the public for the past five years. This works for everybody with a busy schedule. Also, when it comes to Valentine’s Day, we tend to think about a sweetheart, but we should remind ourselves about those special people who touch our lives as well. This (the giving of a Valentine cake) is an easy way to give back.”
ually sized, heart shaped chocolate brownies. “It’s purely a community service,” Kindt continued.
Those interested in ordering need to do so on or before Tuesday, February 9. Cakes will be delivered on Friday, February 12. “By delivering on Friday, we can get the cakes to people working in offices and other places. It makes receiving the gift more enjoyable.” To order cakes, call Mary Kay at 436-5652 or on her cell phone at 267-0800. Remember, the deadline for ordering is Tuesday, February 9. Mary Kay and friends personally deliver each cake to its recipient. Last year, more than 150 cakes were delivered, some as far away as Casper. The next time you see Mary Kay, thank her for the time and effort she puts in to help create those Valentine Day smiles.
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BRING YOUR CAR BATTERY BACK TO LIFE by staff reporter Mark Dosa
I’ve got a 2006 Ford F250 diesel truck. Back in October, the two lead acid batteries under the hood (diesels generally need two batteries because their high compression engines are harder to crank) seemed on their last legs. They wouldn’t hold a charge. I’d hook them up to a battery charger and after just a few minutes the indicator would read “fully charged”. However, attempting to start the engine after a charge was futile. The starter would reluctantly turn a few times, only to be replaced with the dreaded depleted battery ‘click-click-click’ sound. Not wanting to spend over two hundred bucks (at least) on a set of new batteries (you need to replace both at the same time in a diesel or you’re asking for trouble) I did a little research. I discovered that putting a battery through a process called desulfation could many times bring a battery back to life. Not having anything to lose, I decided to give it a shot. I removed both batteries from the vehicle, removed the caps covering the individual cells, and attached the battery charger to the first battery. This time, however, instead of charging the battery, I set the charger on the “desulfate” mode. The desulfation process takes 24 hours. I put each battery through two 24-hour cycles, reinstalled them in the truck, and then charged them.
VOLUNTEERS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF PALEON MUSEUM SUCCESS by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Shirley Davis, Jean Hewett, Lu Lingle, Helen Popp, Barbara Scott, and Roberta Smith are all volunteers who perform crucial and painstakingly intricate work on fossils at Glenrock’s Paleon Museum. Affectionately known as “The Bone Biddies,” a name given to them by world-renowned paleontologist Dr. Robert Bakker, the stalwart group devotes many hours a week cleaning and repairing bone fossils prior to them being put on display. The ladies also provide museum visitors with a unique experience – interested parties can enter the workroom to closely view the preparation and restoration done by The Bone Biddies. The ladies describe the work as it’s being accomplished, and answer questions interested visitors might have. During a recent visit to the m u s e u m , Shirley could be seen removing debris from a
dinosaur hipbone. “This came to us partially cleaned,” stated Shirley. “It still requires more cleaning before it’s washed down.” Shirley estimated she had been working on the fossil for 6 weeks, and had about another 2 weeks of work left. Painstaking, intricate work. Jean was involved with a lower jawbone and was removing dirt and debris with a vibrating air tool. Jean cautioned, “The air tool doesn’t cause any damage as long as you don’t touch the fossil with its tip. You touch the dirt, not the bone. The air tool acts like a miniature jack hammer.” Jean also had a dental pick at the ready in the event a more manual approach was required. Lu could be seen working on the brain case of a triceratops. Because the fossil was surrounded with sandstone, her tools of choice included a dental pick, Exacto-knife, and water. While the brain case measured no more than 12” x 6” x 8”, the intricate nature of the work and care taken not to damage the fossil means that cleaning will take about 3
Helen was busy with a femur from a Hadrosaur, which she had been working on continuously for 5 months. She estimated that getting the fossil ready for display would take at least a similar amount of time. Paleon volunteer Helen Popp removing debris This for a bone from the fossilized.Photo © Mark Dosa measuring no fossil they prepare is worked bigger than 3’ x 1 ½’. on with patience, care, and The ladies not only remove debris and clean fossils, but also repair them with special glue and epoxy. It all looks extremely complex, like putting together a 3-dimensional jigsaw puzzle – without instructions of any kind. The Bone Biddies attend to their work with pride and passion, making sure that each
respect. An essential element of Paleon success, The Bone Biddies remain hidden jewels in the museum, working quietly behind closed doors, helping to create the magnificent displays seen by visitors from around the world.
GLENROCK’S DONNA GEHO RECIPIENT OF THE WAMCAT AWARD by staff reporter Susan stoltz
Donna Geho has worked in several positions for the town of Glenrock since 1986. She currently serves as the Town Clerk Treasurer. Donna recently received the WAMCAT award for her long-term service. WAMCAT (Wyoming Associate of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers) selects a recipient each year based on outstanding performance and achievements. It’s intended to identify and recognize a member of WAMCAT whose service and accomplishments during the year have made the most significant contribution to the objectives of WAMCAT and the member’s own community.
Donna is very proud of the accomplishments of WAMCAT as an organization. The program she helped implement – The On Line, On Land Program – was instrumental in providing college level training on-line to clerks throughout Wyoming and was then used as a pilot program for the International Clerks Association. When asked about the award Donna said that she was “Honored to have been selected and has great respect for those who received the award previously.” “I love my job and am honored to have been allowed to work for the town as long as I have.” 2010 WAMCAT (Wyoming Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasure. Photo © Mark Dosa
This time, the batteries took a while to take a charge, which was reassuring, knowing that they had been completely depleted prior to the desulfating process.
GLENROCK’S PRAIRIE DOG ‘P DOGGIE’ MAKES WYOMING’S WEATHER PREDICTION
After charging, I held my breath, and turned the starter. Much to my delight, the vehicle started after just a few cranks. The desulfation process worked.
by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Subsequent to restoring these batteries back to life, I’ve experienced 3 months of trouble free starting, often in sub-zero weather.
Glenrock’s legendary P. Doggie has made his Groundhog Day prediction – and it doesn’t bode well for folks hoping for an early end to winter weather.
The truck is always parked outside, and the engine is generally as cold soaked as it can get when I start it in the morning. Waiting another 30 seconds or so after the glow plug light goes off helps, as the glow plugs continue to warm up even after the light has gone off.
P. Doggie, along with being the town mascot, is also the official Groundhog Day meteorologist. Based on a strange brand of science known only to him (along with seeing his shadow,) P. Doggie predicts another six weeks of winter. Sorry folks, but the critter has made his announcement, and apparently it’s final.
I also generally trickle charge the batteries every two weeks or so, as most automobile alternators really don’t do a sufficient job keeping your batteries in optimum condition. Next week, I’ll write about the different types of automobile batteries available and what's best for your particular application.
Left: Photo of the Chamber's Town Mascot - Glenrock P.Doggie saw his shadow on Feb 2nd, thus declaring six more weeks of Wyoming Winter. Sigh..... Photo © Mark Dosa
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months. Patience is certainly a valuable asset when it comes to dinosaur fossil restoration.
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Dan Schreiner of Deer Creek Drug here in Glenrock recently received a message from P. Doggie, and though prairie dog translation is becoming a lost art, Dan was able to determine that the erstwhile mammal has a poem he wants to share:
“Lots of Sun and Shadows this Groundhog’s Day, So Winds all Spring will Hinder Your Play” Thanks P. Doggie. Not only six more weeks of winter, but strong winds in spring? Could you cut us just a little slack? For those who’d like to have a word with P. Doggie about his predictions, you can find him at The Glenrock Chamber along with his fellow mascots at Deer Creek Drug, the Glenrock Library, The Classic Café, Eastgate Gas Station, Jerry's Leather, Hair Designs, A-Square, The Four Aces, Reliant Federal Credit Union, Hilltop National Bank and The Glenrock Bird (just to name a few.) Take a tour around Historic Glenrock and check out your town mascots! They might just need a warm hello while the great Cowboy State readies for another six weeks of winter.
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John Reiter, Triston Codner, and Jake Redman. Photo © Mark Dosa
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB NOW FEE FREE by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Andrea Barker, Board President of the Glenrock Boys and Girls Club, has great news for town residents.
as much as one hundred dollars of month for their children to attend, this budget friendly announcement is sure to be appreciated.
“There will no longer be a monthly charge,” Barker happily announced on Wednesday, February 3. “There is just a ten-dollar yearly membership fee.”
Part of the reason the Club is now able to offer fee free services is the result of a generous donation made by Nancy and Dave Hudson of the Bixby Ranch. The donation was made by a philanthropic organization adminis-
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tered by the Hudsons, the J.B. Reynolds Foundation. The Hudsons have two grandsons who attend and enjoy the Club, so sometime during late December the thankful grandparents decided to make a donation - a substantial one totaling close to $17,000. Other efforts have aided the ability of the Boys and Girls Club to offer no cost services. In early October, a fundraiser spearheaded by Barker raised almost $27,000, most of which, after costs, made its way directly to the Club.
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“People want to know where their money is going,” Taylor mentioned. “We have accounts set up with area merchants like SuperFoods and Deer Creek Drugs. People can make donations at these merchants for specific items like food or art supplies.” Barker is aware of how important the Boys and Girls Club has become to the community, and how giving Glenrock has been. “Thank you community – look at what you’ve done,” Barker offered when asked about how the involvement of city residents has helped the Club.
In addition, Barker and Kay Taylor, the Director of the Glenrock Boys and Girls Club, say that donations from area residents are on the rise and most appreciated.
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LOCAL CHURCH HAPPENINGS by staff reporter Mark Dosa
ROLLING HILLS TO INVEST IN STREET IMPROVEMENT by staff reporter Mark Dosa
The Town of Rolling Hills is concerned about the condition of its streets. Some are unpaved, some in a state of disrepair, and some suffering from a washboard affect. During a regular Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 2, a Council majority voted to approve resolution 2010-267 – a resolution allowing the town to apply for a SLIB (State Loan and Investment Board) grant to be used to help defray the cost of street improvement. While there is no guarantee that the town would receive SLIB monies, Town Clerk and Treasurer Teresa Montgomery believes that there is currently enough SLIB money available to make a grant application viable. If received, SLIB grant monies would need to be matched by the town. The Town Council was provid-
ed with a cost analysis of street repairs, and determined that the most cost effective option was to utilize the existing paving as a base, and cover it with a material known as Hot Mix Asphalt. Based on existing traffic conditions and the known life expectancy of Hot Mix Asphalt, it is estimated that streets treated with HMA will need to be chip sealed every 7 years. The town has a 10-year plan for street improvement, which, if adopted, would see existing town streets covered with Hot Mix Asphalt by the end of 2019.
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Our next Dinner Dance will be our Valentine's Day Dinner Dance on February 13, 2010. Dinner will be Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice Pilaf, Mixed Veggies, Salad, and Strawberry Shortcake for Dessert. Entertainment will be provided by "Swing Sounds". Tickets will be sold at the door.
SENIOR LUNCH MENU Monday, February 8 Macaroni & Cheese, Broccoli, Deviled Eggs Roll, Coleslaw, Fruit Cocktail Tuesday, February 9 Sweet & Sour Pork over Rice, Egg Roll Spinach Mushroom Salad, Fruit Ambrosia Wednesday, February 10 Meatloaf, Parsley Potatoes, Carrot Coins Roll, Tossed Salad, Mixed Fruit
After 2019, streets could be adequately maintained with the less expensive single chip seal treatment.
Thursday, February 11 Roast Beef & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Peas Roll, Tossed Salad, Apple Crisp
The status of the SLIB application could be known as early as the middle of March.
Friday, February 12 Lasagna, Green Beans, French Bread Tossed Salad, Strawberries & Vanilla Ice Cream
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The Glenrock Bird has identified seven churches within our town, and invites all of these places of worship, along with any newly established churches, to submit information about upcoming activities or special events for weekly inclusion in our ‘Local Church Happenings’ column. The churches currently identified are CEF Wyoming, Glenrock Assembly of God, Community Baptist, First Southern Baptist, St. Louis Catholic Church, Christ Episcopal, and Our Redeemer Lutheran. Kaye Lynn Van Antwerp, Church and Community Coordinator for Glenrock First Southern Baptist, offered information on activities for the week starting Monday, February 8. “Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. is men’s Bible study at the Rec. Center. Every Wednesday night is GRUB night, it’s a
family night with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is followed by preschool through high school activities and a prayer meeting for adults,” Van Antwerp informed. “Thursday is Good New Club at 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club,” Van Antwerp continued. “If your child would like to ride the bus from Grant Elementary, please call Colleen at 436-2630 prior to Thursday as permission slips are needed.” First Southern Baptist has a Facebook page – ‘GlenrockfirstsouthernBaptistc hapel’ - for those interested in finding out more about the church. For clergy from other local churches, please contact The Glenrock Bird at 298-5107 or editor@theglenrockbird.com if you are interested in having your special events and activities listed in this new column.
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Farley led the way with 14 points and 7 rebounds, followed closely by Colter Macormic with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Also in double digits was Dustin Worthington, scoring
BOYS PLAY WITH CLASS AND DIGNITY by staff reporter Mark Dosa
The Herder Boys’ basketball team played two recent home games, one against Torrington on Friday, January 29, and the other against Wright on Saturday, January 30. The Herders lost to Torrington 45 to 55, coming back to beat Wright 48 to 44 the following evening in a game marked by hard fouls. Against a fine Torrington team, Coach Justin Kidneigh felt that “Our game with Torrington on Friday was another step in the right direction. The thing I was most impressed about was our defense. Our goal is to hold teams to 50 points and we believe that will give us an opportunity to win if we execute offensively. With a little more shooting accuracy over the course of the game the outcome may have been different.” Versus Wright, Kidneigh revealed, “The game with Wright was closer than we would have liked. We started out fairly well and at one time had a 9 point lead…by halftime it was tied on a long three by Wright.” The third quarter saw Wright up by as much as 4 points, and the fourth saw the game come down literally
to the wire. The Herders led by 2 with just seconds to go and Wright with the ball. Tyler Kelly made a steal with 6 seconds left and was rewarded with an excessive foul for his efforts.
In a competition marked by questionable fouls and trash talking by the opposing team, Glenrock played a classy game that highlighted the dignity of its players and coaches. The community should be proud of this team. In the loss against Torrington, the Herders shot 18 percent from beyond the 3-point arc and 43 percent from two-point land. The
Kyle Farley scores 2 during play against Wright on Saturday, Jan. Photo © Mark Dosa.
boys shot 50 percent from the free throw line. Dustin Worthington led the way with 21 points and 6 rebounds, followed by Kyle Farley with 12 points and 6 rebounds. In the victory against Wright, Kyle Continued upper right
by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Coach Tony Lehner revealed in
a conversation in the Herder gym that against Torrington, “We didn’t play very well defensively and gave up too many points. With 27 turnovers, we didn’t take care of the ball. Torrington had too many opportunities to score. We didn’t play as well as I would have liked and gave away too many opportunities with turnovers.” Against Wright, Lehner stated “We platooned (relied heavily on the bench) most of the second half and tried to get everyone in the game. We showed more confidence and played better defensively. Everybody got involved and we played a good game offensively. We got everyone in to gain a little more experience.”
Shayanna Hoyt just prior to scoring a 2 point bucket against Wright. Photo © Mark Dosa.
In the game against Torrington, Shelby Stewart provided a powerful 25 points and 8 rebounds, followed by Shaynna Hoyt with 12 points. The Lady Herders
shot 50 percent from beyond the 3-point arc and 38 percent from two-point land. Free throw percentage was a back-to-normal 67 percent, but the 27 Herder turnovers proved to be a hurdle that could not be overcome. Against Wright, Shelby Stewart once again led the way with 15 points and 7 rebounds in limited action, with Lexie Blackburn, Taylor Kline, and Shayla Wickett contributing 8 points apiece. The Lady Herders shot 50 percent from beyond the 3point arc and 38 percent from two-point land. Free throw percentage was a fine 69 percent, and the Ladies had 15 turnovers to Wright’s 24. On Saturday February 6 the Lady Herders squared off against Thermopolis at home. Results will be posted in the next issue of The Glenrock Bird.
Coach Cory Yingling’s warriors took to the mat in a triangular meet against Rawlins and Buffalo on Friday, January 29 and competed in a dual meet against Wheatland on Tuesday, February 2. Against Buffalo, Lane Blakely won his match at 112 pounds by pinning his opponent. Matt Widiker and Ana Kroll also won their matches. Yingling saw positives in many of his wrestlers in the Buffalo match. “Brandon Pittsley is really coming on strong, and Tyler Berge is going further in each match and is wrestling better each week. Whisper Summers had a beautiful takedown that had everyone talking, and Taylor Yingling had a tough match against Andrew Litzel but wrestled well.” “We are beginning to see some aggressive offensive wrestling from our team,” Yingling continued. “It seems that their confidence is improving.”
Widiker has been wrestling for over 12 years, competing in USA and AAU wrestling prior to the start of his high school career. His exploits have taken him all over the country, gaining valuable experience along the way.
by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Glenrock High’s Speech Club operates in this tricky, sometimes frustrating but always satisfying world of the spoken word. Coached by Herder instructors Pam Lucey and Kate Anfinson, the team of seven have competed this school year since December, with three competitions remaining in February and one, the State Speech Finals in Riverton, taking place in mid March.
While there are ten categories of presentations the students can choose from, the Herder team concentrates primarily on participat i n g in Student Congress, Poetry, Extemporaneous, and Duet.
description of Duet. “Students choose a cutting (portion) of a play and interpret it with vocal and facial expressions.” This competition involves two students interfacing with each other during the presentation.
Anfinson explained that in Student Congress, “Students write and present a bill to a mock Congress. They also speak for or against other bills.” In the Poetry competition, “Students choose long or several short poems and interpret them using vocal and facial expressions.” Anfinson continued with a
The Extemporaneous event requires the participant to draw a topic based on current events. The student then has 30 minutes to research and prepare a memorized 5-minute speech. Talk about pressure.
Herder Speech Team Members Clint Johnson, Britney Bartz, Preston.Photo © Mark Dosa.
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Sophomore Nathin Hansen is an Extemporaneous competitor, having first participated in the event as a freshman. Anfinson has seen marked improvement in Hansen’s skills in the event this year, and the well-spoken competitor revealed that one aspect of Speech competition he enjoys is the opportunity to “talk with and befriend the other competitors”. Britney Bartz, also a sophomore, emphasized that in Poetry “You try to reflect a part of yourself in the pieces you perform.” Clint Johnson, a
Against Rawlins, Yingling’s very young team won its first varsity dual meet. “We won two matches, and they won two,” Yingling stated. Freshman Lane Blakely won his match at 112 pounds by pin, as did Matt Widiker at 135 pounds. Yingling characterized his team’s meet against Wheatland as “rough”. “They are a deep, salty team,” Yingling revealed. “We won one varsity match, with Matt (Widiker) pinning his opponent. We also won a JV match, with J.D. Pittsley pinning his opponent.” As of Friday, January 5, Matt Widiker was rated number 5 in the state in division 3A, with Troy Pinkerton rated number 4 at 171 pounds. The Herder wrestlers saw action in Riverton on Friday and Saturday, February 5 and 6, at the Ron Thon Invitational. Results will be posted in the next issue of The Glenrock Bird.
sophomore as well, enjoys the challenge of competing in the Extemporaneous event, revealing that he “likes to know (the) other opinions (of his competitors)”. Chanel Doherty, the sole junior on the team, competes in Student Congress. A bill being prepared looked much like one would expect from an actual legislator. Preston Blakeley was straightforward about his reason for participation. “I like to speak in general,” the affable senior revealed. Clarissa Bryner and Alyssa Biffle, both freshmen, have won an award in novice Duet, while Nathin Hansen and Clint Johnson were presented with an award in varsity Duet. More awards are sure to follow for this intelligent and driven group of competitors. A competition at Natrona County High School took place on Friday and Saturday, February 5 and 6. Results will be posted in the next issue of The Glenrock Bird.
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By Leif Johansson
Exercise Your Way to Healthier Bones Bone health and exercise really do go hand-in-hand, and what we do in our younger years can predict our bone health as we age. I was fortunate enough to grow up playing outside with friends, running, jumping, rough housing, all the fun things kids are suppose to do, especially in Wyoming. A recent article published in the Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise states that kids who are active, not only in sports but in playtime will actually have better bone health than those who just SIT! Remember how fun it was as a kid to play hard, and how good it felt at the end of the day? Well get out and play hard! As we enter into our thirties this is a very important time to maintain good bone density. Interestingly enough, walking and swimming by themselves are not enough to keep bone density maintained. Higher intensity exercises such as running, jogging, jumping and other weight bearing exercises have shown to maintain high bone mineral density (BMD). As we enter our 40’s we all lose up to 0.5% of our bone density. Again, maintenance is the key, along with continued exercise. At this stage, exercises like BRISK walking, jogging, and jumping exercises are beneficial.
by staff reporter Jessica Smith
HERDER SPEECH CLUB MASTERS POWER OF THE SPOKEN WORD Verbal communication is a tricky beast, and at times the best of us say something we wish could be taken back and rephrased if given the chance.
Leif Johanasson, Ex Phys Win City PT
The Herder Boys played an away game in Thermopolis on Saturday, February 6. Results will be posted in the next issue of The Glenrock Bird.
HERDER WRESTLER MATT WIDIKER ALL ABOUT DEDICATION Herder Wrestler Matt Widiker is a junior competing in the 135pound weight class. Ranked in the top seven in division 3A for most of the season, Widiker’s long experience in the sport and strong work ethic have made him a force to be reckoned with.
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11 points with 6 rebounds. Worthington, Farley, Macormic, and Kelley all made crucial plays in the fourth that contributed to this fine victory.
by staff reporter Mark Dosa
HERDER LADIES LOSE TO TORRINGTON, BEAT WRIGHT The Lady Herder basketball team split a pair of games played on Friday, January 29 and Saturday, January 30, losing to Torrington 55 to 66 in an away game before handily beating Wright 58 to 39 at home.
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Kelly was essentially blindsided. The foul, which appeared more like a hard hockey check, left Kelly’s body parallel to the court, about 3 feet off the hardwood floor. During the whole ordeal, Kelly’s eyes remained as they always look – calm, composed, unafraid. After a short consultation with a subdued Coach Kidneigh, Kelly returned to make two free throws – nothing but net.
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Herder Wrestler Matt Widiker.Photo © Mark Dosa.
Matt was influenced by his father and some good friends to take up the sport. He has no regrets. “What appeals to me in wrestling is (working) towards giving your best every week. The drive to win. I enjoy that you build yourself as a person, and can go as far as you are willing to work.” Widiker feels that the lessons learned in wrestling apply to life outside of the ring as well. “You learn a good work ethic. You learn that the harder you work at life, the better life gets. You learn to keep going, no matter how tough things are.” Matt was ranked as a freshman, and placed 4th in the state meet as a varsity wrestler in the 103pound weight class. As a sophomore, Widiker wrestled at 119 pounds, and while he was good enough to make it to state, he did not place. “I feel last year was a bad year, but it drove me to work during the off-season, to get stronger so that I can deal with older, heavier guys,” Widiker revealed. Lifting and working out, along with the natural maturation process, have allowed Matt to successfully compete this year in the heavier, 135-pound class. Fortunately for Widiker, he has remained injury free during his high school career, aside from the inevitable bruises and sprains that are part and parcel of this physically intense sport. Coach Cory Yingling is pleased with Matt’s progress, and sees his junior wrestler improving with the state meet commencing at the end of this month. With his experience, work ethic, and love of the sport, expect to see Widiker give his all in late February.
Adults who as kids played hard in their younger years have benefited from their play time. Studies reported, show that those who exercised hard in their younger years have maintained good bone density up through their 5th decade, and haven’t lost as much density as their inactive counterparts, and have had fewer falls, and fractures as they’ve become elderly. Remember back to your algebra teacher saying “Use it, or lose it”. The point I’m trying to get across is simple, EXERCISE. Even if you have never exercised, NOW is better than not at all. Bone health is often overlooked, and taken for granted. Through regular weight bearing exercise we can look forward to good bone health. Referenced article can be found at: http://journals.lww.com/acsmmsse/Citation/2004/11000/Phy sical_Activity_and_Bone_Heal th.24.aspx Contact Leif Johansson at Wind City Physical Therapy – 235-3910 for more information related to exercise.
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The Night Hawk Night Hawk Bird Columnist Susan R. Stoltz Susan is owner/editor of Women Out West Magazine, featured speaker at writers conferences nationwide including Women Writing the West, Ozark Creative Writers and Writing the Rockies. As a freelance writer Susan has been featured in Open Range Magazine, Cactus Creek Daily and on the website of the National Association of Baby Boomers. Photo © Amanda Smith
CONTINUATION OF INTERVIEW FROM LAST WEEK’S SYFY SYFY CHANNEL CAPRICA STARRING ERIC STOLTZ 5. Were the robots really cool?? OK I'm kidding - not - ok kidding, -not. The robots were half a ton of metal that had to be rolled into place, and then we had to pretend they were real. I tell you - sometimes it's just a silly way to make a living. 6. Was it difficult to relate to the 'future' aspect of your character or did you find that his humanity and conflict have a universal feel (no pun intended) regardless of the time-period? Your questions keep answering themselves! How about; 6. Was it difficult to relate to the 'future' aspect of your character? No, his humanity and conflict have a universal feel (no pun intended)- I can relate to historical characters or imaginary ones, it doesn't matter if a story takes place in the future or in the present, as long as the story is compelling. 7. What compelled you to direct an episode of this series? I've been directing more and more the last few years, I find it an enjoyable challenge. But in the past I'd never really had to direct myself, this was a new fly in the ointment. I have great respect for people who do that all the time, like Clint Eastwood. It takes a great deal of focus. 8. I had fun watching the process by which you chose sound effects for the robots. Did you go into that session with a preconceived 'sound' in mind- and where did you get the idea to use whale and dolphin vocals layered over the mechanical clatter?
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I had no preconceived notions at all, but I love the editing process because you're able to try any nonsense that comes into your brain. In this case, I wanted to give the robots a slightly human feel to them, and thought animal sounds fairly subtle and primal- yet hopefully recognizable on a subconscious level. 9. Is it difficult after many months in production to leave your fellow actors that have become part of your extended family? I'm used to it by now. We're circus performers, and once a job is over we move on to the next. I'm able to enjoy to transience of it, and keep in touch with the one or two good friends I've made on any given job. 10. What is the next project on your acting agenda? I did a film called "Fort McCoy", based on a true story of one of the few internment camps during WWII that was actually in the United States. And I'll be directing a few more episodes of "Private Practice". 11. If you could pick a 'period' or genre of movie that you haven't yet attempted, what would it be? Biblical epic. Definitely. 12. Can you get your sister a date with Esai Morales?
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News From The Nest BARASSO CALLS FOR U.N. CLIMATE CHIEF’S RESIGNATION On Friday February 4th, Senator John Barrasso (RWyo.) called on Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, C h a i r m a n of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, to resign after revelations of ongoing scientific fraud under Dr. Pachauri’s watch. Senator Barrasso delivered the following statement on the Senate Floor: “Every day, new scandals emerge about the so called ‘facts’ in the UN reports. The integrity of the data and the integrity of the science have been compromised. “Concrete action by world leaders is needed. Government delegations of the UN’s gen-
eral assembly and UN Secretary Moon must pressure Dr. Rajendra Pachauri to step down as head of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. “It is time to conduct an independent investigation into the conduct of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The scientific data behind these policies must be independently verified. “Administration policies relating to climate change will cost millions of Americans their jobs. We need to get this right. To continue to rely on these cor-
rupted U.N. Reports is an endorsement of fraudulent behavior. It is a signal to the American people that ideology is more important than their jobs.” Recent news reports have highlighted Dr. Rajendra Pachauri’s and the United Nation’s involvement in covering up flawed science: · In a February 2, 2010, Investor’s Business Daily article, Walter Russell Read, Project Director for Religion and Foreign Policy at the Pew Forum, said “After years in which global warming activists had lectured everyone about the overwhelming nature of the scientific evidence, it turned out that the most prestigious agencies in the global warming movement were breaking laws, hiding data and making inflated, bogus claims resting on, in some cases, no scientific basis at all.” · On January 30, 2010, the Times of London reported, “Pachauri was told that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessment that glaciers would disappear by 2035 was wrong, but he waited two months to correct it.” · On January 24, 2010, the Times of London reported the UN wrongly linked global warming to natural disas-
ters. Reporter Jonathan Leake wrote, “The United Nations climate panel faces new controversy for wrongly linking global warming to an increase in the number and severity of natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods,” and the report “had not been subjected to routine scientific scrutiny.” Senator Barrasso, a member of b o t h t h e E n e r g y a n d N a t u r a l Resources Committee and the Environment and Public Works Committee, has continued to call on the international community and the Obama Administration to ensure that our energy policy is based on sound scientific data. Recently, Barrasso sent letters to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to express his concerns regarding a report concluding the organizations eliminated two-thirds of their temperature monitoring stations around the globe in places that are colder, rural or at higher altitudes beginning in 1990 in order to drive up temperature trend averages.
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ENZI GRILLS SEC. GEITHER ON BUDGET PROPOSAL’S IMPACT ON WYOMING AML FUNDING SMALL BUSINESS LENDING, OIL AND GAS TAXES DISCUSSED Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., spent the morning with U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner explaining the importance of lending to small businesses and outlining why the federal government needs to live up to its promise to pay Wyoming’s Abandoned Mine Land (AML) money back to the state. Enzi addressed Secretary Geithner in a Senate Finance Committee hearing this morning on the President’s Fiscal Year 2011 Budget.
businesses will be impacted by the tax increases in the budget. I’m also concerned with the Administration’s plan to eliminate tax preferences for oil, gas and coal industries. That will mean a loss of jobs in Wyoming and increase costs to companies which will then trickle down to consumers. That sounds like a hidden tax to me,” said Enzi. “The AML money is not an appropriation and should not be cut. It is the law to pay Wyoming back the money the state put in. I hope you and the Administration will take another look at that proposal.”
Secretary Geithner assured Enzi that he would work with him to understand how the
AML program was designed and how the budget proposal will affect the program.
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“Guess how many candy hearts are in the cup” contest is going strong. There is still time to make your guess. The winner will be announced at the end of Love My Library Week. Love My Library Week official starts February 15 and runs through February 20. Read Me A Story for February 6 – February 13 is No Moon No Milk by Chris Babcock. This week we have one of our community members, Trish Popovitch, reading this enchanting story about a farmer and his reluctant cow. Dial 436-2353 and listen to this charming story. If you want to read for “Read Me a Story” come in and find out what it’s all about or you may stop Trish and ask her! Thank you, Trish. We’re on the web at http:wyldweb.state.wy.us/gle n. Our phone number is 4362573. Fax number is 4368525. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:00 to 5:00. Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 to 8:00. Saturday: 10:00 to 1:00. Closed Sundays.
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I can almost taste the mouthwatering recipes that can only be found in the Community Cookbook that is sponsored by the Foundation Library Board. An extra big THANK YOU, goes out to all who submitted one or two recipes. I know that sometimes it’s difficult to divulge some of your family secrets! The order form for the cookbook can only be located at each of the county libraries. For $10.00 you can purchase one, so come put your name down. The cookbooks will be in CD, file box or book form. Ms. Kidneigh’s high school computer class has graciously come to their aide. There will be over 200 recipes to cast your eyes on. Be assured that it will cover the whole spectrum of your dining cuisine.
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PARTNERSHIP AT WYOMING WOMEN’S CENTER MEANS SUCCESSFUL RE-ENTRY FOR INMATES Inmates at the Wyoming Women's Center (WWC) now have the opportunity to prepare for and research available jobs before they leave prison. This is an important step forward in the successful "reentry" of felons to the work place, i.e. gainful employment and earning a livable wage are both essential in reducing the number of inmates who return to prison. On January 28, the Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC), in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS), launched the project with an introduction to staff and inmates of the DWS website called Wyoming at Work. Funded by a federal grant called the Prisoner Reentry Initiative (PRI), this reentry project involves initial introduction and training by DWS staff, the dedication of the WWC computer line to the DWS site only, and ongoing training by WWC staff. An important component of the project is that the WWC inmates have access to the DWS public website only and no other access to the internet to insure security. "By allowing the inmates access to the public website, they can fully
GOVERNOR FREUDENTHAL CALLS FOR REAL ACTION TO RESTORE WYOMING SOVEREIGNTY Governor Dave Freudenthal
Governor Dave Freudenthal is proposing to rein in expansive federal powers and is asking the Legislature to help. “We need less talk and more action,” Gov. Freudenthal said as he asked the Legislature to lead an effort to curtail federal power by amending the federal Constitution. The proposed amendment will “put teeth” back into the
10th Amendment and restrict the expansion of federal power under the Interstate Commerce Clause, the Governor said. To view the memorandum and proposed resolution that were sent to members of the Legislature Thursday Feb 4th go to: www.theglenrockbird.com/L egislature.
Jeff Mueller, Employment Specialist for the Department of Workforce Services, explains the Wyoming at Work website to inmates at the Wyoming Women's Center. Photo courtesy WWC.
utilize the site and research jobs and locations before they leave incarceration," explained Jennifer Lebsack, PRI grant coordinator. "Then, when they are actually in the community and ready for employment, these initial steps have already been taken and the women are much more directed in their search." In addition to a job search, the project will also help inmates develop their career goals and work on resume building.
This effort at the Wyoming Women's Center is being used as a pilot project with the expectation that the same services could eventually be offered at the Wyoming State Penitentiar y, the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution, the Wyoming Honor Farm, and the Wyoming Honor Conservation /Boot Camp.
Continued from Page 1 LIFELONG WYOMINGITE AND GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE MATT MEAD by staff reporter Mark Dosa
The Glenrock Bird spoke with 4th generation Wyoming rancher and long time public servant Matt Mead on Thursday, February 4. Mead is a conservative Republican and lifelong Wyoming resident, raised on a family ranch in a rural, small town environment. The former Assistant U.S. Attorney (a Presidential appointment requiring Senate confirmation) received his law degree from the University of Wyoming in 1987. Mead feels he has a proven track record (which includes serving as Cambell County prosecutor, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Wyoming, and a partner in a private law firm) that provides him with the leadership skills and vision essential for success as governor. When speaking about the Wyoming economy, Mead believes it’s important to “Make sure you’re as business friendly as possible. You also need to avoid the temptation to raise taxes or, by regulation or red tape, make it less easy to do business (here in Wyoming.)” The father of two also believes that with education a priority, it’s essential to meet with teachers and school administrators to identify problems and determine solutions at the grass roots level.
petitive advantage over other states that are not wired as well. Telemedicine is critical in a rural state, and telecommuting is important. Any small town would benefit.” Mead is fervent about improving the quality of life in Wyoming. “When you speak of the quality of life, you’re talking about (a huge number of issues). Education is critical. Keeping young doctors is essential. Dealing with substance abuse, and teen pregnancies is a priority.” Mead also feels the current suicide rate is unacceptable and needs to be addressed. The Wyoming husband and father devoted a good deal of time determining his candidacy for governor, and is passionate about the state he was born in.
desire to remain residents as they grow older. He recognizes the allure other states may have, and strongly believes that “We have to be aggressive every day, every week, every month, every year. We are in strong competition with surrounding states.” Mead also has great confidence in Wyoming, proud of the fact that no other state provides a greater combination of energy, water, and food. Mead feels that in the past Wyoming has been satisfied with the status quo, and that it’s time to “flex our muscles”. The 4th generation rancher and long time public servant is very serious and confident about his run for governor, and Matt Mead should prove to be a formidable opponent.
The father of two would like his children and other Wyoming kids to have the
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Mead feels Wyoming needs to be extremely pro-active in regards to its natural resources and energy. “Energy stuck in Wyoming is no good,” Mead stated. “Shipping coal is OK, but converting coal to energy, and then transmitting that energy out of state is better.” Mead feels that an energy policy addressing how best to harness energy for transmission out of the state would be of great value. When speaking about technology, the gubernatorial candidate is an ardent believer in a statewide communication system that would allow anyone the ability to relay information wherever that information needs to be sent. “This is not just an issue for medicine (which would benefit from electronic, portable medical records) but for economic and education reasons as well. The state should be as wired as possible. We would get a com-
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WYOMING SPECIAL OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES HELD IN CASPER
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On Saturday, January 6, the area III and V Special Olympic Winter Games were held in Casper. According to Steve Nelson, Eastern Field Director for Special Olympics Wyoming, the Opening Ceremonies for the event took place at 8:00 a.m. at the Special Ed. Building located at 500 South Jefferson in Casper. All alpine (mountain skiing) events were held at the Hogadon Ski area, while snowshoe and cross country events were held at the Nordic Trails center on Casper Mountain. Thirteen Douglas athletes competed, one in Alpine Skiing and twelve in Snowshoeing. The athletes who competed were: Trevor Deming, 8 years old, Alpine Skiing Zak Calley, 14 years old, Snowshoeing Andy Galacia, 18 years old, Snowshoeing
Tyler George, 16 years old, Snowshoeing Shonda Haefele, 17 years old, Snowshoeing Zoey Judd, 16 years old, Snowshoeing Marchi Nystal, 13 years old, Snowshoeing Ashley Richards, 13 years old, Snowshoeing Dalton Sarton, 15 years old, Snowshoeing Mercedes Sarton, 12 years old, Snowshoeing Alyssa Seslar, 12 years old, Snowshoeing Krysta Jean Widdoss, 15 years old, Snowshoeing Sarah Widdoss, 17 years old, Snowshoeing
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CONVERSE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE CLINT BECKER, SHERIFF by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Mid morning, Wednesday, January 27, 2010, the Converse County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a suspicious package lying between a set of railroad tracks near Highway 59 mile post 40. The package was described as a blue colored towel or sheet, wrapped around a jacket or something soft, and tied in a knot with some particle board and wires coming out at the top. Also nearby was a small leather case and a broken pocket recorder. Deputy Kinneberg was dispatched to the scene, took digital pictures of the package
and sent them to the Sheriff’s Office. These pictures were then relayed to the BNSF Investigators who were dealing with the Sheriff’s Office. Rail Road Officials decided to temporally stop train traffic through the area until the package could be identified and removed. Shortly there after, train traffic resumed. Sheriff Becker reminds all Engineers, train personnel, and the public, to report any suspicious material or activities to the authorities as soon as possible, especially when it concerns components of our critical infrastructure. Clint Becker, Sheriff
While Nelson reports that no Glenrock athletes will be participating in the Special Olympic Winter Games, he expects a full contingent of Glenrock Special Olympians to compete in this year's Summer Games. Photos and results from the event will appear in the next issue of The Glenrock Bird.
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