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ACCIDENT GLENROCK’S STRING OF ROBBERIES HITS AT DAVE EASTGATE GAS STATION JOHNSTON
Staff Reporeter - Pat Callahan
Staff Reporter - Jessica Smith
On Thursday, October 8th at approximately 10:00 a.m., one of the workers for contractor TIC-The Industrial Company, was injured at the Dave Johnston Power Plant when he was caught between lift equipment and a section of steel. Emergency medical personnel from the power plant quickly responded and the man was transported to a hospital in Casper. The details of the accident are being investigated and the project in question has been suspended until an inquiry has been completed. TIC is currently installing improvements to the plant’s emission control equipment
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The Eastgate Service station, located at 393 East Birch, was broken into in the early hours on Monday, October 5th.
According to Glenrock Police Lieutenant Owen Frank, the break in occurred sometime after 3 a.m. Frank confirmed that in order to gain entrance, the suspect(s) first broke a window on the west side of the building. Once inside, two security cameras were destroyed, and the front of the ATM machine had been broken. However, the suspects were not able to retrieve any money from the machine. Frank did say an unspecified amount of merchandise had been stolen. There are currently no solid leads at this point nor any potential suspects. "We're investigating, running with our ears to the ground and our eyes wide open, and seeing if anybody or anything will come up with any rumors or things that come out around town," Frank said. "We are
looking for anybody that says something and brags it up; they will sooner or later, somebody will. As for solid leads and solid suspects, there are none at the moment. There were security cameras and there was footage and that's really all I can say about that at this point."
Eastgate's owner, Shelly Plummer, confirmed the break in had occurred, and that it had happened early Monday morning. She declined to elaborate further due to the fact the investigation is ongoing. The crime comes on the heels of two local robberies, both of which occurred at the 4 Aces Restaurant. On September 15th, the establishment was burglarized and an underdetermined amount of money was stolen from a safe. A week later, on September 22nd, an attempted robbery took place in the similar manner, however, no money was reported as sto-
FIRST SNOW BRINGS CHAOS & SADNESS TO GLENROCK/CONVERSE COUNTY AREAS Jessica Smith - Staff Reporter
On October 8th winter weather came to Glenrock and with it, three vehicle accidents due to icy bridges. Although the snow was minimal at best, the overpasses and bridges bore the brunt
of the accumulation causing dangerous conditions.
At approximately 7:00 a.m. near mile marker 165 (the South Glenrock exit) on the overpass, a one vehicle accident occurred. The driver, a 61-
year-old male living in Casper and working at the Dave Johnston Power Plant, lost control of his pick-up truck and rolled down the south side of the embankment, causing his death. He was wearing his seatbelt at the time.
CONVERSE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER Staff Reporter - Jessica Smith
In past articles, it has been stated just how dire in need Converse County is of a new jail. Information has been put forth explaining this need for safety’s sake-both the officers’ and the inmates’--and for the sake of saving the County many dollars in fees each year. You’ve heard what needs to be fixed, so how is the new Justice Center going to fix it? The new facility will address many of the current issues with the jail (which was built in the mid 1970’s) such as: the blind spots, narrow hallways, and scant room for inmates. Sheriff Clint Becker explains how: “They are going to go to a modern-style deten-
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tion facility,” he said, “[It] was a modern facility for that time, and since then of course, things have evolved and the new facility will be built in a ‘pieshaped’ pattern. There will be one control pod in the middle …from that pie-shaped pattern you can see…have very good visibility in all the pods, so there’s no blind spots.” The new jail will be a single story for the office areas and have 1 ½ stories for the cell area-basically a seriously vaulted ceiling that will allow for two rows of cells one on top of the other. This will allow for more room in the detention facility turning it from the current 34 bed facility into a 96 bed facility (and since
the current cost to house an inmate in another facility is $60 per day, that is a very good thing). The new facility is being built toward the next 20 years of growth and will be able to be easily expanded. The design is such that more cell pods can be added on as needed, and the square footage of the facility will allow for more staff to be added as well when the need arises. Since everyone from Court Clerks to District Judges had input on the needs of the new Justice Center, there will for sure be some architectural ‘niceties’
Later that same morning, near the Mormon Canyon overpass, another rollover occurred due to the ice. This was a one vehicle accident involving one person who suffered minor injuries. It was not known at the time of this added in some parts of the building (this will, after all, contain the new Converse County Courthouse and needs to show reverence to the position). Sheriff Becker, however, is not concerned with making the new jail a masterpiece of architectural design. “This facility is not going to be a Taj Mahal for the Sheriff,” he stated emphatically, “I want a facility that’s practical and works well.” For more information on the Justice center including proposed sites and building schematics, view the plans on the Converse County website at http://conversecounty.org .
A broken window at Eastgate Service station is now covered with plywood. It is thought it was through this window the suspect(s) first gained entrance into the convenience store in the early morning hours of October 5th. Photo © Pat Callahan
len, according to Frank.
Frank declined to comment as to whether or not each of the crimes could be related.
The investigation of those robberies is also ongoing. "It's kind of in limbo at the moment also," Frank said. "We're following up on stories that are going around town, and checking out possible suspects."
printing whether or not the subject was wearing a seatbelt. Continuing in this most disturbing of patterns, another rollover occurred near the Orin Junction exit on the overpass. This one vehicle accident resulted in two people being transported to the hospital in Douglas with minor injuries. Again, it is not known if
Contrary to popular belief, the barber shop was not robbed.
the subjects were wearing seatbelts. As this is only the beginning of October and the worst of the Winter weather lay ahead, extra caution should be taken anytime the weather takes a turn for the worse, no matter how minor it may seem.
ROLLOVER HWY 93/95 CLAIMS ANOTHER LIFE Jessica Smith - Staff Reporter On Thursday, October 8, between 12:50 and 1:00 p.m., a one vehicle accident near the junction of Highways 93 and 95, north of Rolling Hills, resulted in a fatality. The vehicle is believed to have drifted off the road, vaulted over Hwy 95, and rolled before landing. According to WHP, the female driver was not wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene. At Press time, names and other details were withheld pending notification of the victim’s family. The Glenrock Bird wishes to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends who were affected by this unfortunate tragedy.
Note from the Editor It is in times like those of which we all experienced on Thursday Oct, 08 - that we as a community need to remember, as we always do, to come together and hold up the familes and friends who were affected by this loss, and the other losses Glenrock experienced on Thursday. Life is precious, and so are the hearts and souls of all of our community members, both near and far, young and old. Let us always remember the Rock that holds us all together, when sadness and fear of the unknown encompass us as it did this past week.
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Community Donna G of Glenrock won the “Title this photo” contest of the photo of the servers during Glenrock’s Sept 24th “Concert in the Barn.” "And the Butts Go On" from the Sonny and Cher hit, 'And the Beat Goes On'...
GLENROCK PALEON MUSEUM OBTAINS ALLOSAUR PARTS On Monday, September 28th, representatives from the Paleon Museum drove
Museum will use these casts to complete Rip’s skeleton, thus creating
as it is seen right now-museums rarely mount the original bone any-
to Hill City, South Dakota to retrieve some very special casts. The casts are copies of bones that belong to Big Al Two, an Allosaurus that just happens to be near the same size as the Paleon’s own Rip Van Allosaur. The
the first complete large mount the Museum has ever had.
more. The mount was designed and put together by Director of Paleontology Sean Smith and Executive Director Stuart McCrary (Man, these boys are handy!), and can be viewed anytime by visiting the Paleon Museum.
For more information on the progress of Rip,
GIT READY FOR GLENROCK’S ANNUAL SPURS N’ LACE Shine up your buckles and press your bows and get ready for the Glenrock Area Chamber of Commerce’s yearly fundraiser for nonprofits--Spurs n’ Lace. The event will be held on November 12th in the Catholic Church’s Parish Hall at 6:00 p.m. There will be a live auction presided over by none other than Joe
Vodicka, along with food and fun. Tickets are a mere $20 each and this year, the non-profits get 100% of the proceeds from their items! Come join the fun at Spurs n’ Lace! For more information on the event, or to get your organization involved, call Mary Kay at the Chamber Office, 436-5652.
What makes the mounted Allosaur so special is the fact that the Paleon Museum used Rip’s original bones to form the mount
or for Museum hours and programs, call 4362667 or visit the website at www.paleon.org
GHS FOOTBALL CONTINUES WINNINGEST STREAK IN HERDER HISTORY - DEFEATS NEWCASTLE TUNE IN TO www.theglenrockbird.com for Friday, October 8th Results of the game against Wright. Staff Reporter - Pat Callahan
The state's longest winning streak now stands at 16 after the Herders dismantled Newcastle Friday, Oct. 02 at home 37-12. The win puts Glenrock at 5-0 overall and 4-0 in the 2A East Conference. After a scoreless first quarter, thanks in large part to the Dogies running a 4-6 defense, which features four down linemen, three linebackers and four defensive backs, the Herders were able to adjust to the defensive scheme and went to their bag of tricks. In perhaps one of the biggest plays of the game, facing a fourth down with two yards to go, the Herders faked a punt at the be-
ginning of the second quarter, with Kyle Farley keeping the ball and taking it 14-yards for the first down. "That seemed to spark our offense," Head Coach Ray Kumpula said. From there, Glenrock went on to score, as running back Austin Smith found the end zone from two-yards out. After completing the two-point conversion the Herders were on the board 8-0. On Newcastle's next drive, Glenrock's Tyler Van Antwerp intercepted the football on a tipped screen pass. The Herders then went 30-yards on 3-plays, with Smith again finding the endzone on a two-yard run. The two-
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point conversion was good on a pass from Farley to Dustin Worthington, putting Glenrock up 16-0. However, on their next possession, Newcastle put up their first points of the game, driving the ball down the field late in the second quarter and scoring on a 10-yard run, making the score 16-6 with just over four minutes to play in the half. In what may have been the pivotal possession of the game, the Herders managed to answer back with yet another touchdown. The drive started with Worthington returning the kickoff 33-yards. Back on offense, the big play came on a Farley bootleg around the left
end, which was followed by 15yard pass to Clint Dewald. Brother Cory DeWald then scored on a 2-yard plunge up the middle. The two-point conversion was good, as Farley took the ball into the end zone around the left end. The score made it Herders 26 Newcastle 6 at halftime. As the second half started, in an effort to adjust to Running back Austin Smith scores his first of two touchdowns in Glenrock's 37-12 victory over Newcastle. Photo - Pat Callahan Newcastle's 4-6 defense, the Herdther to our run, bringing Cory DeWald racked ers showed they can pass the ball as well more people into the box," up 57 yards on 10 caras the can run it. "Our Kumpula said. "So we an- ries, followed by Farley halftime adjustment for swered with two touch- picking up 43 yards on them was to sell out fur- down passes in the second five carries and Clint half. They just stacked the Dewald rushing for 22 box. They were bringing yards on six carries. everybody, trying to stop Farley added 139 passthe run, hit every gap, ing yards, going 5-7 using the safeties as ba- with two touchdowns. sically linebackers. Nor- Worthington caught mally we can block them three balls for 94 yards. when that happens, but we weren't getting it done, so Kumpula said he was we went to the air." The proud of the defensive result was two touchdown effort. "We looked betpasses: the first coming on ter. Their one toucha 85-yard pass, as Farley down was against our found an open Worthing- second string. We are ton for six points, giving getting to our zones Glenrock a comfortable quicker, we're getting lead, 30-6. to our locations quicker, making the windows In the fourth quarter, not as big. But we still Farley again hit an open have a lot of work to Worthington, making the do in that department. score 36-6 Herders. The We spent a lot of time extra point was good and this week playing pass the score now stood at defense, working on 37-6. closing that window and rallying to the ball. Newcastle added a late And that's really hard to touchdown, making the teach. It's going to take final score Glenrock 37 time." Newcastle 12. The Herders next hit Smith finished the game the road for a conferwith 80 yards on 21 car- ence game in Wright. ries and two touchdowns.
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Wknds in Wyoming & School HERDER CROSS COUNTRY TEAM STRENGTHENS
READIES FOR CONFERENCE BATTLE
Staff Reporter Pat Callahan
GO HERD!
The Herders' boy varsity squad heads out to start the Wright-Brittany Rentas Memorial Cross Country Invitational, which was held October 3rd. The team finished third at the meet. Photo courtesy Pam Nelson. With only two events remaining before the state cross country meet, including the October 16th Absaroka Conference Meet here in Glenrock, the Herder cross country team is hitting their stride. At the October 9th WrightBrittany Rentas Memorial Cross Country Invitational the boys varsity showed up big, finishing third overall among six teams. Leading the way was an impressive performance by sophomore Raider Nelson who took home the individual title with a time 17:58. Nelson, who was competing in only his second event of the season
due to a broken collarbone, managed to cut 40 seconds off of his previous best time in winning the invitational. "He's getting it figured out," Coach Al Finch said. "He's just going out better, running smarter. At the half mile he was probably 15th or so and then at the mile mark he caught the leader and then just left him." Rounding out the boys varsity were Danny Walters (19:10) in sixth, Kurry Anderson (21:10) in 24th, Brandon Pittsley (21:10) in 25th, Lane Blakeley (21:10) in 35th, Noah Eitel (24:10) in 38th and Steven Flynn (32:34) in 43rd. Walters also cut time off of his previous
best, and posted a time that was four minutes better than two weeks prior in Douglas, and a minute better than September 24th in Thermopolis. "He came way down," Finch said. "He cut close to a minute off his previous best time. He really competed well out there in Wright." Leading the way to the finish line for the girls was Marissa Widiker (22:24) who took third. Mary Nelson, who is perhaps the strongest runner on the girl's varsity squad was out due to illness. In fact, Widiker herself recently returned from an illness, and the girl's varsity was only able to field a total of three runners as a result of illness.
"We've got nine girls and we were only able to run three," Finch said. "We're really sick. We had kids go home again yesterday (Monday). It seems like they're going to get better and then they don't. They can't seem to shake it." Following Widiker across the line were Taylor Berge (28:06) in 14th and Hayley Allington (30:07) in 19th. Berge was making her varsity debut and also lowered her time, trimming an almost unheard of four minutes from her previous best. "She ran really well," Finch said. "She was pleased." Finch said the lower times is
LADIES HOLD THEIR OWN IN CONFERENCE PLAY Staff Reporter - Pat Callahan
With the season's homestretch in sight, the Lady Herders volleyball team took to the road, beating up on Torrington 25-18, 25-16, 25-11 and playing close against the top ranked, undefeated Wheatland Bulldogs 21-25, 18-25, 25-23, 18-25. The team now stands at 6-2 in the 3A East Conference, 17-4 overall, and ranked No. 4 in the state. The Trailblazers hardly knew what hit them on September 29th. "We played so good," Head Coach Tara Chandler said. "We really did. The kids just seemed to decide enough is
enough and just played for three straight games and we kind of smacked them. And we had very few errors, hardly any. My hitters were hitting well, and we were pass-
said. "It's hard to go beat somebody on their own floor three games to none, and it was their homecoming week. I was really pleased."
she's not going to get sets because they can't get her the ball. I said we just have to keep the ball on their side and she'll get a few kills. And really we shut them down almost
ing well. It was a great game for us. We really blocked the ball well."
Enter No. 1 Wheatland and perhaps the state's best player in Paige Hellbaum, who finished with 21 kills, five blocks and 16 digs in the defeat of Glenrock.
completely. We hit the ball well. We blocked unbelievably well. But we didn't pass at all. Our serve receive was really poor. I think we had 16 serve receive errors (the opponent serves the ball and it is shanked by the receiving team, giving that team no chance to return the ball) in the three games we lost. We basically just gave away, right off the serve, 16 points. You take that away, and almost every time we set our hitters,
Leading the way for the Lady Herders was junior Alexis Durbin, who, in a exceptional performance, had nine stuff blocks and two assisted blocks, for a total of 11. Durbin also added eight kills, which led the team. Jordan Stewart and Shelby Stewart each tallied seven kills a piece. "It was a really big win on the road," Chandler
Prior to the start of the match, Chandler said she didn't have to tell her team much. "I told them she's (Hellbaum) good, and she's going to get her points, but we can limit their attacks. If you make them play defense all the time,
FB CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE PLAYED ON THE BIG FIELD know I'm excited about it. It's been a long time coming."
Staff Reporter - Pat Callahan
For the first time the 2009 Wyoming State High School Football Championships will be held at a neutral site in Laramie, at the University of Wyoming's War Memorial Stadium. The weekend of November 13th marks championship weekend, with the 1A and 2A games taking place on Friday and the 3A, 6-Man and 4A games kicking off on Saturday the 14th. Trevor Wilson, an associate commissioner at the Wyoming Activities Association, said the plan to move the game to Laramie has been in the works for quite some time. "It's been talked about for four or five years, and finally it just happened that the coaches were in support of it and that was a big part of it," Wilson said. "The coaches were almost unanimous, overwhelmingly in favor of trying this on a 1-year trial basis to go to the University of Wyoming and have a neutral site, a championship playoff weekend. We'll see what happens. I
Wilson said the decision to move the game came about in November of 2008. The highest seeded teams will still host two playoff games, whereas previously the highest seeded team hosted the championship game as well. If there is a negative to moving the game, Wilson said that may be it. "Those little schools, the Cokevilles of the world, the Glenrocks of the world, they got a chance to host a championship game, which wouldn't be possible in any other sport. I've been to those small communities, those small towns during those games and it's pretty cool. The whole town is there and they get pretty excited, and it's a great atmosphere. That of course will be lost, at least for the championship game. That's the one downside, but everything else I think is positive with this." Glenrock Head Football Coach Ray Kumpula said he sees no harm in moving the game. "I think it will be a very memorable moment for
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the kids, win or lose. Both teams walk off with a very unique experience. Whereas before, if we just play at our place or their place, one team walks off real high and the other team walks off thinking, 'well we lost.'" As for the players themselves, a few of them expressed mixed feelings. "It's alright for both teams," senior quarterback Kyle Farley said. "They don't have to travel clear across the state, so that doesn't factor into the game. I like that idea. But there's nothing like playing on your home field for a state championship." "There's always a plus to having home field advantage, but everyone coming and playing together for all the divisions is pretty cool," senior end Dustin Worthington said. "I like it either way." Senior running back Murphy Johnston said he saw benefits to both the old and the new. "When you have a really good season, it's real special to play on your own home field. But I think it would be fun playing in
Laramie. It'll be different." As for actually playing on the field, Worthington brought up an important point. The field at War Memorial Stadium is field turf, which is synthetic grass that mimics natural grass. The Herders have played on that type of surface this season, in Sheridan at the Jamboree Scrimmage on August 29th. "You have to get used to that," Worthington said. Tickets for the games are currently on sale through the University, via the Wyoming Activities Association website (www.whsaaorg). To access the page, click on the "state football playoffs main page" link on the home page. UW is currently offering All-Session Adult and All-Session Youth tickets, which includes admission to all games on both days. The adult ticket is $15 and the youth ticket is $10. The 2A playoffs get underway October 30th. The championship game is set to start at 2 p.m on the 13th in Laramie.
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always the aim of the team. "That's our objective and that's our goal," he said. "We want to have our best times at the state meet, which is about three weeks from now. We just keep trying to get in better shape. Learn how to race. Learn how to pace ourselves better. Just learn some things, that way, then hopefully by eighth race, which is state, we've got it figured out." Next up for the team is The Leroy Sprague Invitational in Cheyenne on October 9th. The team was originally scheduled to run at the Bison Invitational at Buffalo. However, due to inclement weather, the team made
we would get a kill. Almost every time." Shelby Stewart led the team in kills, with eight and committed no hitting errors. Becky Downs, Durbin and Jordann Stewart added five blocks each in the loss. Despite the loss, Chandler was impressed with her team's performance. "We frustrated their hitters," she said. "You could tell they were frustrated. They didn't know what to do." After the game, Chandler said she stressed to the team that it was obvious that they could compete with anyone, and that she was proud of the character the team showed. As for the tail end of the season, the Lady Herders will face Newcastle,
a quick switch. They will face off against runners from Torrington, Kelly Walsh, Laramie, Burns, Pine Bluffs, Cheyenne Central, Cheyenne East.
GLENROCK VARSITY BOYS 1. Raider Nelson (17:58) 6. Danny Walters (19:10) 24. Kurry Anderson (21:10) 25. Brandon Pittsley (21:10) 35. Lane Blakeley (21:10) 38. Noah Eitel (24:10) 43. Steven Flynn (32:34) GLENROCK VARSITY GIRLS 3. Marissa Widiker (22:24) 14. Taylor Berge (28:06) 19. Hayley Allington (30:07)
Thermopolis, Douglas and Rawlins. The Lady Herders have already beaten each of those teams with the exception of Rawlins, which they have yet to play. Consequently, Chandler said she has been emphasizing to the team the idea that they govern their own fate. "We control our destiny from here on out. We really do. If we win out, we will be second in the conference, which is perfect. That puts us opposite Wheatland, that's the ideal place to be. We just have to win. It doesn't matter how. It doesn't matter what the scores are." The team next hits the road to take on Thermopolis October 13th.
GHS DRAMA TO PERFORM “OZ” - FIRST GHS MUSICAL IN 8 YEARS Staff Reporter - Jessica Smith
Get ready for the performance of Tim Kelly’s ‘OZ!’ by the Glenrock High School Drama class! Directed by Ada Jane Pauline with Assistant Director Carolyn Eitel, this production will be the first musical the group has done in eight years! Why so long between musicals? Eitel explains, “It (a musical) demands a lot of time from our music personnel at the school…now you can get…your music on CD and so we don’t have to make any more demands on their time.” Not only was the time demand too much, but the aged sound system in the G.I.M.S. auditorium also made attempting musicals difficult. Enter Bob Duncan, high school teacher, Paleon Museum board member, and all-around good guy.
“We didn’t have a sound system that we could use for drama, so it has been like a miracle,” Eitel said of Duncan’s efforts, “He has [also] done miracles with the lighting, this production would be a lot more flat if it wasn’t for Bob. We are indebted to him tremendously!” Mr. Duncan is also training a team of theater ‘techs’, the first such group in many years, and this will be their first production as well.
“The kids are working very hard,” Carolyn Eitel said, “[They] have come light years in their abilities and their confidence in this production and it has just been wonderful to watch.” The group has had some guidance from Glenrock “Oz Continued Page 5
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GLENROCK LIBRARY NEWS!
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Ola! Hi in Portuguese from the library! Only 14 days left to get your favorite recipes on print. Converse County Libraries are looking for your favorite recipes to go into a county cookbook which will be available for purchasing before Christmas.
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Brown is the color of bears! Come discover the things we can do with the color brown on October 14. I smell chocolate in the air. We will be reading Brown Bear Brown Bear by Bill Martin. Story time is open to anyone 5 years old and under with an adult. Story time starts at 10:00 every Wednesday. In a corner of our library there’s a very special cabinet. We call it the “Closed Case” because inside its protected realm lie in wait our most treasured reads. You are more than welcomed to come discover what lies within. Our only request is that they do not leave the library. We have books dating back to the 1800’s. The Saga of Tom Horn is among the desired reading, Dean F. Krakel is the author and the copyright is 1954. Read Me A Story for October 10 ~ October 17 will be, Pooh’s Pumpkin by Isabel Gaines. Dial 4362353 and listen to a good story. We’re on the web at http:wyldweb.state.wy.us/ glen. Our phone number is 436-2573. Fax number is 436-8525. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:00 to 5:00. Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 to 8:00. Saturday: 10:00 to 1:00. Closed Sundays. Thought for the day: Library, Endowment, and Donation.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Editor: I want to start this letter by stating how nice it is to know that there are still some caring and compassionate people left in Wyoming. I am referring to the Game and Fish officer from Lander in regards to the ram named "Bam Bam" that was relocated for his safety after several complaints for chasing people and denting vehicles. It was a nice picture to see the officer petting "Bam Bam" as he was loaded in the trailer for relocation. Now for our story. In the spring 0f 2008, we found a small mule deer fawn in our barn (we called him scuba). No mom in sight, nor did one come back for him. She could have been shot or hit by a car. Either way, Scuba felt safe in our barn and must have had the will to live because he made it through the winter without his mother. He quickly made friends with our horse, our dog and then with us. He was very curious and became very affectionate. It got to where he would leave and be gone for some time but he would always return to our "safe" barn. He would interact with our neighbors showing only curiosity, never any aggression at all.
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After the shooting , Ron Cook followed the officer into town to discuss the matter with him. He complained that the officer had made an inappropriate and irresponsible decision to shoot the deer under the above circumstances. His only reply was, "That is you opinion." This shooting took place only 42 yards from the neighbors' porch, 95 yards from our front door and 122 yards from the operating day care center next door. In short, this animal had absolutely no history of aggressive behavior. Moreover, even if it had, there are means available to deal with these problems other than shooting it within yards of a day care center. Our question is why did Scuba not have the same treatment and chance that "Bam Bam" had? He had never been a problem, unlike "Bam Bam."
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What happened to Scuba was a cruel, heartless, act done by a cold hearted person. Scuba was a non-agressive friend to many and will be sorely missed by many. Goodbye (deer) friend. We love you. Ron Cook and Mary Phipps
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WYOMINGG&F “OZ” GAME AND FISH SEEKS INFORMATION ON ILLEGALLY KILLED MOOSE The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is urgently seeking information about an illegally killed moose poached over Labor Day weekend on Blue Ridge just off the Loop Road approximately 20 miles south of Lander in Moose Area 2. The bull moose was likely killed either the evening of Sunday, September 6th or the morning of Monday, September 7th. The moose, discovered and reported by a concerned hunter, was found with the antlers removed from the skull, and the majority of the animal was left to waste. For taking an antlered bull moose without a proper license or in a closed season, the violator would likely face two of Wyoming’s toughest wildlife-related charges: wanton destruction of a big game animal in addition to a waste charge. The penalties could include a fine of up to$21,000, up
to $7,500 restitution, a jail sentence of up to 2 ½ years and suspension of hunting/ fishing license privileges in Wyoming and the 30 other member states in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact for up to 14 years. “Moose are in decline across the west, including Wyoming, and it is truly a shame to waste even one animal,” said Wildlife Investigator Scott Browning. “Moose licenses are in high demand and the WGFD has only issued 5 licenses for Moose Area 2. This is truly a blow to licensed hunters that work very hard to harvest a moose and value the animal.” The Loop Road is located south of Lander and can be accessed either from Sink's Canyon south of town or off of Highway 28 over South Pass. Blue Ridge is located between the turn off to the Youth Camp/Worthen Meadows and Fidler's Lake. There is a small parking area across from the trailhead and 4x4 road at Blue Ridge.
Anyone with any information about vehicles or persons in the area over Labor Day weekend, or if they observed anything or know anyone that may help solve this crime is encouraged to report that information to Game and Fish. Anyone with information, even second hand, may be eligible for a cash reward if the information leads to a conviction and callers can remain anonymous and can collect rewards anonymously. Report information to the Stop Poaching Hotline at (877) WGFD-TIP (877-943-3847) or to the Lander Game and Fish Office at (307) 332-2688. Tips can also be reported online at HYPERLINK "http://gf.state. wy.us/wildlife/enforcement/ stoppoaching/submitTip. aspx"http://gf.state.wy.us/ wildlife/enforcement/stoppoaching/submitTip.aspx. Even close acquaintances to the violator or violators who are disturbed about the crimes can call without being revealed.
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Alumnist Jordan Nelson. Nelson works with the
The glitz and glamour of the production, along with some of the settings, has caused most
in the middle school auditorium, along with special ‘snippet’ showings of certain scenes to Grant Elementary students during the day. Mark your calendars
One of the many bright and colorful props that will be used in the musical “Oz”
Casper Children’s Theater and has offered her help to the production in the areas of dancing and singing. “She has worked very hard with these students and putting in her
involved in it to look upon it as almost a vaudeville-type show. ‘Oz!’ will take place on October 20th and 21st at 7:00 p.m. each evening
and help pack the house for the Glenrock High School Drama Club’s production of ‘Oz!’.
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NEWS FROM THE NEST BARRASSO NAMED TAXPAYER HERO Lummis: Troops Used As Bargaining Chips in Hate Crime Debate
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WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) has been named a “Taxpayer Hero” by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW). “Senator Barrasso put the interests of taxpayers ahead of politics by consistently voting to cut
SENIOR LUNCH MENU • MON. OCTOBER 12TH Lasagna, Italian Vegetables Salad, French Bread Melon Cup • TUES. OCTOBER 13TH Meatloaf Parsley Potatoes Carrots, Rolls, Salad Fruity Gelatin Salad • WED. OCTOBER 14TH Roast Turkey Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Green Beans Pumpkin Bread Salad, Fruit Cup
wasteful spending, reduce the tax burden, and make government more accountable to taxpayers,” said CCAGW President Tom Schatz. “The 2008 Congressional Ratings show that many elected officials continue to demonstrate little regard for the harmful effect a large and cumbersome federal government has on taxpayers’ wallets. Out-of-control spending reigned over Capitol Hill, leading to a record $1.6 trillion deficit in fiscal year 2009, and an $11.8 trillion national debt. Senator Barrasso’s votes give taxpayers hope for the future.”
Since 1989, CCAGW has tracked roll call votes to separate the taxpayer advocates in Congress from those who favor wasteful programs and pork-barrel spending.
The 2008 Congressional
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., released the following statement as the U.S. House prepares to vote on the annual defense authorization bill which includes an unrelated and controversial “hate crimes” amendment: “Our soldiers should be given every resource they need as they fight valiantly to keep us safe. Unfortunately, supporters of hate crime legislation are using this traditionally bipartisan bill to fund our troops in a shameful game to curry favor with special interest groups. The men and women of the armed
services should not be used as political bargaining chips in this debate.
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“Each state already has the right to enact hate crime legislation if it chooses to do so. The decision of whether a new hate crime law is appropriate for Wyoming should be made by Wyoming’s governor, legislature and citizens. This amendment usurps states’ rights – any state or local crime could be federalized if the possibility exists that the crime was motivated by hate.
lieve a new federal hate crime law is necessary for violent crimes that are already illegal and impose stiff criminal penalties. All violent crimes are hateful and should be condemned. Like any other crime, despicable crimes motivated by hate or intolerance should be investigated, prosecuted and punished accordingly.”
“I do not be-
SHENANIGANS Happy Birthday this week to Helen Popp, Betty Alexander, & Joan Stickler. Stop in anytime this month for a free lunch courtesy of Deer Creek Drug. Contact the Center if you would like your birthday or anniversary added to our list. Casper author Gayle Irwin will be at the Glenrock Senior Center on October 15. 2009 to give a presentation about dog adoption and present her newest books and stories.
We will be having a Retire• THUR. OCTOBER 15TH ment Party for Shirley MofBaked Pork Chop fett on Oct 11, from 2pm-4Pasta Salad pm. to thank her for all of her Brussel Sprouts years of service at the GlenCorn Bread rock Senior Center. Relish Tray, Pears • FRI. OCTOBER 16TH Baked Fish, Baked Potato Oriental Veggies Whole Wheat Bread Waldorf Salad Strawberries & Bananas
Ratings cover the voting year 2008, the second session of the 110th Congress. CCAGW rated 48 key votes in the House and 42 in the Senate. “Every dollar the government spends comes from the pockets of hardworking Americans. Americans are not ATMs,” Barrasso said. “Folks in Wyoming want value for their money. Washington’s wasteful, irresponsible spending must be cleaned up.”
Safeway Pharmacy will be here on October 14 to give Shingles Vaccinations. Anyone who is interested can contact the Senior Center to make an appointment. The cost for the shot ranges from
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$3.00-$60.00 depending on your insurance. You will be notified of the actual cost prior to October 14, 2009. Halloween Dance on October 24 starting at 6pm. Tickets are $5.00 and are on sale at the Senior Center. Music provided by “Swing Sounds”. Costumes are encouraged, but not necessary. This is part of Glenrock’s 100 Year Celebration, so be sure to join us! For more information call 436-9442. Mark you calendars!! We are having an “Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre” November 5, 6, & 7, 2009. The cost for tickets will be $10.00. Dinner includes Salad, Chili, & Dessert.
Next Ducks Unlimited Meeting scheduled for October 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: The Hunt Room of the Paisley Shawl Restaurant in Glenrock Questions? Call Mark Opitz - 307-234-8019
UPCOMING WINTERFEST
Vendors get ready….because coming in December is the 1st Annual Winterfest. Brought to you by the Glenrock Downtown Development Committee. Scheduled for Saturday, December 5th, and held in the Glenrock Rec Center gym. The event promises to be a great day of food, crafting, and fun! For more information or to reserve your booth space, call Lana Richardson at 436-2639
The Commodities are in. This months items are dried pinto beans, mixed fruit, and frozen turkey breasts/roasts. You may pick your commodities up at the Glenrock Senior Center.
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Converse County & Beyond
FIREFIGHTERS IN THE PINK
Staff Reporter - Jessica Smith
When members of Chicago’s Huntley Fire Protection District wanted to show their
ness Month. Capt. Scott Ravagnie, Director of Training for the fire district stated of the vicious
different clinics--one that gives free mammograms to women who otherwise couldn’t afford it, and one
all of the proceeds to charities created to help. Keep watching….maybe you’ll be seeing pink firefighters
Chicago’s Huntley Fire Department Firemen - fearlessly sport their under the bunker gear shirts in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the entire month of October. Photo © Amanda Smith.
support last year of a fellow firefighter whose Mom had contracted breast cancer, they did what any red-blooded he-man type would do….they put on pink shirts to honor her. They then proceeded to wear them under their bunkers for the month of October. Why October? Because it’s National Breast Cancer Aware-
disease, “It’s touched all of our lives in one way or another.” The group began to sell their pink creations on E-bay (which have the Huntley logo along with a breast cancer ribbon) and asked the Mom, who is a fighter and a survivor of the disease to pick two charities to give the proceeds to. She chose two
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that deals with cancer research. Now it seems the ‘pink craze’ is catching on! “There are thirteen [fire] departments in our area that do it now,” Ravagnie said. These fifty firefighters decided to show their support to women everywhere by creating and wearing these shirts every October, and by donating
in your area soon! For more information on the Huntley Fire Protection District or information on the shirts, e-mail Capt. Ravagnie at sravagnie@huntleyfpd.org .
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER REQUESTS RATE INCREASE Staff Reporter - Jessica Smith
On October 2nd, a news release from Rocky Mountain Power stated that the company is requesting a price increase of $70.9 million, or 13.7% overall. The increase will help the company offset its expansion costs and the rising cost of fuel and power. The release contained a quote from Rocky Mountain Power’s president, Richard Walje, who stated, “Despite the increase in revenues associated with the growth in electricity use, existing electricity prices are insufficient to finance the construction of new facilities, improve emissions controls at power plants and cover rising fuel and power costs.” Approval for the increase will either be granted or denied by the Wyoming Public Service Commission, who is currently looking at the proposal. David Eskelsen, RMP’s Manager of External Communications, spoke with The Glenrock Bird and had this to say about
the proposed increase: “We understand how difficult it is for people to [see] a rate increase,” he said, “…for everything that electricity does for you (television, lights, heat, etc.)…most residential customers in Wyoming pay between $2 and $2.25 per day for all of that.” Assuming the increase is approved, it will ad approximately 30 cents per day to the consumer’s bill, still bringing the cost per day in under $3--extremely competitive to the rest of the nation’s electricity rates. “While it’s never pleasant to contemplate a rate increase, electricity is still…a substantial value,” Eskelsen added. If the increase is approved, Rocky Mountain Power is requesting that the change be effective August 1st, 2010. For more information on the proposed increase or on Rocky Mountain Power’s projects, visit their website at www. rockymountainpower.net .
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POLICE BEAT Thursday. 10.01.09 -Citizen Assist Request. Officer complied -ACO Patrolled Rolling Hills -Traffic Stop. Citations issued for no insurance and exp. registration x2 -Officer Provided a Civil Standby -Barking Dog Complaint. Citation issued -Range Key Issued x2 -Animal. Animal left upon officers arrival -Medical. Signed refusal -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed Friday. 10.02.09 -Citizen Assist. Officer found lodging for the night -Officer Escorted Two Patrons From Local Establishment -Citizen Assist. Officer responded -Range Key Issued x5 -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x2 -Officer Provided Semi Driver With Directions -Comm Tech Performed Notary x2 -Fraud Reported. Report taken -Missing Juvenile. Located -Traffic Stop. Citation Issued for Speed -Traffic Stop. Written Warning Issued for Passenger Side Brake Lamp -OAA. Officer UTL any vehicles -Fingerprints Taken -Traffic Stop. Written Warning Issued for Speed -Traffic Stop. Written Warning Issued for Operating on an Improper Title -Traffic Stop. One transported to CCSO -Medical. One transported to Casper Saturday. 10.03.09 -Range Key Issued x5 -Concerned Citizen Reported Light on in an Unoccupied Residence -Stolen Property. Report Taken x3 -Found Property. Entered into Lost and Found -Comm Tech Performed a Notary x2 -Barking Dog. Door hanger left -Fingerprints For Employment -E-911 Hang. Child playing on the line -Destruction of Property -Traffic Stop. Written warning for no front plates -Found Property. Report taken -Officer Responded to a Suspicious Activity Report. -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed -Grass Fire on Coal Shadow Road. Units responded
Sunday. 10.04.09 -Officer Provided an Escort -Traffic Stop. Driving on Legal Bill of Sale -Caped Deer Head Reported Stolen. Report taken -PW Notified to Shut Off Water to Repair a Water Leak -PW Notified of a Water Leak -Officer Patrolled Rolling Hills -Officer Assisted in the Finding of a Wounded Antelope -Call Referred to Salecs Ref Game and Fish Violations -Neighborhood Complaint. Officer counseled subjects -Fire in the County. Units responded -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed Monday. 10.05.09 -Break In Reported. Under investigation -Report of Horses Out On Birch Street. Owner notified -ACO Patrolled Rolling Hills -Range Key Issued x3 -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed -Lost Dog Reported. Message for ACO -Citizen Assist. Officer responded Tuesday. 10.06.09 -Animal. Message left for ACO -Citizen Assist. Officer Complied -Dogs At Large Reported. Owners notified -Officer Assisted DFS With Taking Pictures -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x2 -OAA. Fire Units Dispatched -Comm Tech Performed a Notary Wednesday. 10.07.09 -Citizen Assist. Officer Complied -Suspicious Person. Officer UTL -Dog at Large. Returned to owner -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x4 -VIN Inspection Completed -Range Key Issued x3 -Concerned Citizen. Officer Spoke with subject everything was okay -Comm Tech Performed a Notary -Fire Alarm. Everything was okay. Alarm was shut off
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