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KAVENIUS/BROWN APPE AL FIRING The two former Glenrock police officers involved in a taser incident during this year' annual Deer Creek Days parade, which led to their termination and subsequent written request of appeal, will face an experienced "presiding officer" as part of the process. It was decided at the October 12th Town Council meeting that the council would hire a neutral third party hearing examiner or presiding officer to help guide or aid the council throughout the appeal hearing. At the meeting, the town's attorney, Frank Peasley, informed the council members of the process and encouraged them to employ an outside member. Pointing to the town's policy, Peasley stated that the governing body could in fact designate such a person. "The problem at the tail end of all this (the policy under appellate procedure), you have to prepare finding of facts and conclusions and that is very important process . . . It goes on to say that you may appoint a neutral third party to act as a hearing examiner or presiding officer. In other words, the council can appoint somebody outside. And that quite often is a good idea anyway," Peasley said. "It at least brings the element of neutrality to it. I haven't
been through one of these processes, yet in talking to other attorneys, they strongly recommend you use a hearing examiner. Someone with skill in this particular area." Facing a potential lawsuit, Peasley also cautioned the council of possible ramifications of not appointing a third party for the hearing. "If you don't do it right you just get hammered," Peasley said. "So it seems to me you should have a process to do it right. And I'm not saying that you couldn't do it, and a lot of them do. But those are the ones that have some experience, some expertise." Employees of the Town of Glenrock have the right to appeal any firing according to the town’s policy. On Peasley's recommendation, the council, by majority decision, determined it would first offer the position to Ed Luhme of Worland, based on his knowledge, or lack thereof, of the tasing incident. If Luhme was to decline it was then decided the position would then be offered to Dave Darell of Casper. Mayor Steve Cielinski was confident in the decision. "There are a lot of
things legally that pertain to employees," he said. "Some are confidential, some you can't ask. So this person will largely be presiding over the meeting and advising council of where they can and cannot go and what is legal to ask and what is not. I think in this case that is important."
SCHOOL BUS STRUCK BY TRUCK
Staff Reporter - Jessica Smith
In the late afternoon on Friday, October 9th, just north of Glenrock and south of Rolling Hills, a pickup truck northbound on Highway 95 lost control, began fishtailing, and started off the right side of the road. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the driver of said pickup then overcorrected, going into a clockwise spin before striking a school bus that was southbound on Highway 95. The bus, which had thankfully already delivered its passengers, was struck on the passenger section of the driver’s side. No injuries occurred and there was no drug or alcohol use involved. The HP believes that a possible mechanical defect on the pickup truck’s 4-wheel-drive system caused the initial loss of control.
GLENROCK BOWL HOSTS WYOMING SPECIAL OLYMPICS FALL TOURNEY
Glenrock's freshmen volleyball team is at again. On October 10th, the team won the Absaraka Conference Freshmen Conference Tournament. This marks their second tournament win of the season, with the first coming at the Buffalo Invitational on September 12th. The tournament included Buffalo, Douglas, Glenrock, Newcastle, Rawlins, Thermopolis, Torrington and Wheatland. The freshmen Lady Herders, who are 6-2 on the season, entered the conference tournament as the third seed. Glenrock first played sixth seeded Douglas and beat the rival Bearcats in two matches, 25-20, 25-18.
The team then took on Newcastle, which was seeded first, and bested the freshmen Doggies 2520, 29-27. The win put the team in the championship game against second seeded Buffalo. However, the Bison proved to be no match for the freshmen Lady Herders, who easily handled their final opponent, 25-18, 25-21. Freshmen Volleyball Coach Meghan Ferguson was pleased with the undefeated effort. "They're excellent. It was awesome. I got to play all of the freshmen, even the girls that play JV," Ferguson said referring to Katerina Schwindt, Breanna Young and Shannon VanAntwerp. The three
typically don't participate in freshmen matches because of their roles on the junior varsity squad. But this time around all three contributed. "Shannon VanAntwerp and Breanna Farley, our two middle blockers, they both played very well, blocking, getting to the ball," Ferguson said. "Both had lots of touches." At setter, Ferguson said Schwindt was a standout. "We ran a 5-1 (one setter and five hitters on the court) all day and she was the only setter. She was amazing. She got to the
The Glenrock Bird Chock Full For You! Glenrock Bowl Hosts Special Olympics Former Glenrock Officers Appeal Frosh Volleyball Screaming through Victories Pink Flamingo
Bowlers Extraordinaire! Left to right- Ryan Harris, Kristen Gertge, Mandi Basile, and Kara Piscitella - Photo © Jessica Smith Staff Reporter - Jessica Smith
If you noticed all of the cars outside the Glenrock Bowl this past Thursday, you were probably wondering what was happening on the inside of Glenrock’s bowling alley. Was it a tournament?…some other amazing event?…it was both! The Glenrock Bowl played host to the Wyoming Special Olympics Fall Tournament on Thursday, October 24th. Special Olympics athletes came from all across the state for the Opening Ceremonies of the Fall Tournament, which were held last night in Casper. Over 500 athletes from across Wyoming came to participate in the event that includes bowling, soccer, equestrian competitions, and cycling. The bowling takes place at all three alleys in Casper and
FRONT PAGE NEWS? YOU BET! THESE FROSH LADIES KNOW HOW TO SPIKE! Staff Reporter - Pat Callahan
Sunday, October 18, 2009
ball and she was setting quick, getting to the ball on the second hit." Ferguson also singled out the play of Breanna Young and Charlotte East. "They were hitting the ball as hard as I've ever seen them hit, had multiple kills in every game, and made very few errors." The conference tournament victory marked the first for the Lady Herders in three years. During that time, the freshmen volleyball team has made it to the championship game each year but failed to win it.
our own Glenrock Bowl, the soccer at the North Casper Soccer Complex, the equestrian events at the Fairgrounds in Casper, and the cycling at Three Crowns Golf Course in Casper. During the morning session, 58 bowlers took part and the group was expecting around 60 bowlers to come for the afternoon session. Steve Nelson, the Eastern Field Director for Wyoming’s Special Olympics was happy with the turnout, and commented on the rise in participation in these events from year to year, and wanted the public to know that there are more tournaments for Special Olympians of all ages. “The Fall Tournament is one of three state-wide events,” he said, “We also have WinOlympics continued page 2
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Volume #3: Issue #17
HERDERS DISMANTLE WRIGHT-CONTINUE STREAK Staff Reporter -Pat Callahan Friday Night - October 9th As of press time prior to the game against Burns on Friday October 16th, the number now stands at seventeen...consecutive victories that is, after the Herders easily dismantled the Wright Panthers on the road 45-13 on October 9th. The win puts the No. 1 ranked Herders at 6-0 overall and 5-0 in the 2A East Conference. In a game that was marred by turnovers, due in large part to cold temperatures that made for a slick ball, the Panthers are now the most recent victim of a team that continues to lay claim
to the state's longest active winning streak.
The game got underway with Glenrock receiving the opening kickoff. From there, after being unable to pick up a first down, the Herders faced a fourth and two on their own 20-yard line. The team went for it and got it, however, Glenrock fumbled on the third down in the next series, which gave Wright the ball on the 35-yard line. With the Panthers driving, the defense managed to recover a fumble of their own. The Herders, who in recent weeks have demonstrated a solid passing game, again went to the air as quarterback Kyle Farley found his Herders continued page 2
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Community MY OH MY WHAT A BLINGIN’ GOOD TIME! Central Wyoming. Buckles, Boots & Bling also marked the first time the fund raising event was held at night. In previous years, the organization hosted a breakfast, and by all accounts the evening was a major success.
Lacey Single Shows of a belt from Cadillac Cowgirl of Casper, Wyoming! - © Pat Callahan On October 10th, the Glenrock Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming hosting its annual fundraiser at the Paisley Shawl Restaurant. This
year, the event, which was called "Buckles, Boots & Bling," helped to raise more than $25,000 for the Glenrock Boys and Girls Club of
TOPS ANNOUNCES MONTHLY AWARDS Take Off Pounds Sensibly, or TOPS, Club #WY173 announces it’s monthly honorees from its KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly). Jo Ann Loos, Greta Peppersack, and Peaches Richards weighed in four weeks in a row. As of September 30th, 2009, Greta Peppersack has been a KOPS for 17 years! The group meets on Wednesday mornings with weigh-ins before 8:00 a.m. For more information on TOPS or to join, call Glennda Wilcox at 436-2508.
"It was awesome," Glenrock Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming President Andrea Barker said. “Everybody had fun, there was a nice assortment of things for everybody to buy. I could not have asked for a better turnout." Barker said the event was switched from morning to evening in an effort to attract more people who were looking to enjoy an evening out. The nights festivities included a silent and live auction, which was hosted by Joe Vodicka. Live entertainment provided by Roscoe Lee Snider and Junie. Barker, who has served as president of the club since this past summer, said 120 people attended the event.
Barker admitted that she was unsure just how much the event would raise. "I didn't really have a goal," she said. "I just came at it as this is the first year with a different vibe. Let's see how we do." Still, the $25,300 raised even surprised Barker. "It blew me out of the water," she said. "I couldn't believe it." Barker said the money would go toward the Glenrock club and its budget. Prior to Buckles, Boots & Bling, while seeking sponsorship for the event, the club raised roughly $10,000 through the procurement of sponsorship money, thanks to Uranium One, Short Power Line, WANZEK, The Glenrock Bird and Cadillac Cowgirl. The hope was to raise more money in an effort to keep the club going, according to Barker. After such an incredibly successful evening, who can hardly wait for next year?
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FOOTBALL Continued from front page favorite target, Dustin Worthington, on a 28-yard pass. Farley then added a one yard run for the touchdown. The conversion was good, with Austin Smith taking the ball in for two points. The Panthers next possession also ended in a fumble. "I thought that was a big key in the game," Head Coach Ray Kumpula said. "The center exchange of the ball, it was zero basically temperature-wise, and the ball was really slick and the field was really cold. The one thing we had to consistently fight was the cold and the slick ball. Wright ended the game with six fumbles, we recovered three of them. That was a key. I thought Houston Pfander, the center, who is a freshman, handled the situation perfectly. Most of their fumbles were quarterbackcenter exchanges." After recovering the fumble, Glenrock's new found passing game went into effect, with Farley again finding an open Worthington for a 29yard touchdown pass. "He caught it in the end zone and it was a nice catch, under very difficult, very cold con-
ditions," Kumpula said. "He got open, had to adjust to the football and just caught it." After the two-point conversion failed, the score stood 14-0 Herders. With the ball back again in the hands of the Panthers, Wright fumbled again on the second play of their series. With a little over a minute left in the first quarter, Glenrock's double wing offense went to work, as the Herders drove the ball down the field, capped by junior Clint DeWald's 3-yard touchdown. Glenrock added two more as Farley found his way around left end, making the score 22-0 at the end of the first quarter. In a back-and-fourth second quarter, with 2:39 to go, the Panthers scratched out a late score on slant pass on fourth and seven, from the Herders' 7-yard line. The score on the board was now 22-7.
The 3 Muskateers Left to Right Kelleye Lythgoe, Andrea Barker and Lacey Single raffle off items during BBB.
In third quarter, as the Panthers came out with the ball, Smith's was able to come up with an interception, and ran it back 42-yards, inside the Panter's 10-yard line. Once at the 10-yard line, Glenrock scored on 4-play drive, with the touchdown coming off of a Smith four-yard counter. The two-point conversion was good, as Farley took it in to make the score 38-7 After exchanging possessions, Glenrock's again found the end zone for their second score of the quarter, as Clint DeWald, who added his second touchdown of the night, scored on a 5-yard run. The extra point made it Glenrock 45 Wright 7. The Panthers did add touchdown in the third quarter, making the score 45-13, which would prove to be the final score after a scoreless fourth quarter.
However, the Herders answered right back, as the familiar double wing offense went to work. Facing a third and eight, with 55 seconds left on the clock, Glenrock ran a counter that Smith broke for a 69-yard touchdown. After completing the two-point conversion, the Herders were now up 30-7 at halftime.
Kumpula said he was pleased with Herders' defensive effort. "That was a combination of our defense and the number of turnovers," he said. "They (Wright) shot themselves in the foot with six turnovers, and gave us three. But our defense is playing better. Clint DeWald moved to defensive line, so that really helped us shore things up there. And now
“wonderful volunteers that came out to help”. Among those volunteers were many community members and some of Glenrock’s finest, including Chief Tom Sweet who said, “It’s such a great organization and a good cause…the real reward is spending time with the athletes.”
were also grateful to the organization and its many wonderful volunteers. Terri McCormack, an Aunt from Colorado, was very happy with how smoothly things were run in Glenrock. “I’m just amazed at the organization here,” she said, “everything is so smooth and everyone is so polite!”
Also present were family members of the Special Olympians, who
All the athletes received an award for their participation, ranging from rib-
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ter Games and Summer Games.” And what of the Olympians?…do they enjoy the tournaments? “They have a blast!” Nelson said, smiling. Karen Beddoes, a volunteer who is the Venue Director for the bowling alley wanted to send a huge ‘thank you’ to all of the Sunday, October 18, 2009
we're rotating Josh Wil-
HAUNTED APARTMENT
nearer…and nearer….. and then…..walked into and through the room-carrying no one…..
As Jill and her husband Dave settled in to their new apartment, she tried not to
The pair stood silent for a few minutes trying to make sense of what had just happened. They had both clearly heard someone enter and walk through the room, and yet no one was there! Later that evening, still somewhat shaken from the earlier happenings, Jill went into the spare room that the couple used for storage to retrieve some clothing needed the next day. As she entered the doorway, she looked at the bed and noticed an indentation on the far side as if someone was sitting on the bed. As she watched in awe, the mattress moved as if someone got up from the bed, and boxes by the bed began to sway as if brushed up against by someone trying to get past. Jill ran, screaming, into her and Dave’s bedroom and would not be consoled due to what she had just seen.
Ghost Writer - Jessica Smith
focus on the strange things that would occur…simple things like blinds being up when she could have sworn she lowered them, and lights being on when she knew she turned them off. Still, she always felt more comfortable when her husband was home. One evening as the pair of them sat on the couch enjoying a television program, their dog Buck began to act very strange. Buck was a very gentle animal, not prone to fits of any kind, and yet there he was…lying in the floor, staring down the hall…and growling--a low, gutteral growl that Jill and Dave had never heard before. As they sat there trying to figure out what was wrong with the dog, they heard it…footsteps….very clear and distinct coming down the hall. ‘Someone’s in the house!’ they thought, knowing that they heard no one enter. As the sound of the footsteps grew closer and closer, Dave tensed-ready for the fight with the intruder whoever it may be. Jill and Dave held their breath as the steps drew we felt we really didn't get
Fortunately for the couple they soon moved into a house blessedly free from such events, but they will never forget the year they spent in a tiny apartment that already seemed to have a tenant…
two-point
conversions.
Senior running back Austin Smith breaks away from Wright defenders in the Herders 45-13 victory on October 9th. Smith finished ended up with 164 yards rushing, two touchdowns, an interception and two two-point conversions. Photo © Brandi Rowe
liams, Houston Pfander and Tyler Van Antwerp at the Dline, in an effort to solidify that, and they're getting better. We also moved Murphy Johnston to free safety and brought in Dustin Worthington at linebacker; he seemed to have been our real hitter, and he's done a good job despite a big learning curve. All those things have helped."
it done effort-wise," he said. "We thought we weren't there, getting off the ball like we used to be doing. We weren't consistently hitting like we wanted to do, so we tried to stress this week that we have to get back to that. And in our offense, we can't depend on finding the right play to work. We've got to get the guys to fix what the problem is."
Fullback Cory DeWald picked up eights yards on four carries, and Murphy Johnston finished with 18 yards on three carries. Clint DeWald picked up 30 yards on six carries and two touchdowns. Farley finished the night a perfect 3-3 passing with 71 yards and a touchdown. Worthington had two catches for 57 yards.
As the playoffs near, Kumpula also said he and his coaches continue to work to fix potential problems. "Last week, against Newcastle,
Running back Austin Smith led the way for the Herders on the ground, finishing with 164 yards, two touchdowns, an interception and two
The team again hits the road next week for a matchup with Burns on October 16.
bons to medals and judging by all of the smiling faces at the tournament, it would be safe to say it was a total success. If you would like more information on Wyoming’s Special Olympics organization or would like to volunteer your time to help in any way, call the State Office at 235-3062 or visit the website at www.specialolympicswy. org .
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Andrea Barker Displays a Rifle for Auction during last Saturday’s Buckles, Boot and Bling. Photo © Pat Callahan
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The Bird Herd FUTURE BRIGHT FOR MIDGET FOOTBALL PLAYERS Staff Reporter Pat Callahan You could say they are on a roll. With one championship already under their belts as 5th graders, it is the 6th grade Glenrock Ravens Midget Football Team that keep on rolling. The team is undefeated, winning all nine games this season, with an eye on yet another trophy as they head into the playoffs.
too." What is especially unique about this group is that, on offense, they run the same complex double wing that the high school Herders do. The offensive scheme, which Glenrock High School's Ray
learning that stuff now so that they'll already know it when they get to middle school and high school." stated Dugan. Just like the Herders, the Ravens also feature a Farley at quaterback. Dillion Farley lines up under center for
As part of the Casper Midget Football Association, the team won each of its eight regular season games and entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed. They ran over the Bills 38-0 in their first palyoff game on October 13th and faced Jets on October 15th.
fellow coaches, it is about more than just football. "Primarily, as far as football, we want to teach two things and that's tackling and blocking. But when we get past that we want to teach them good citizenship and to be good students. We stress to them No. 1 is their family. No. 2 is school and No. 3 is football or sports." Dugan, who has been coaching midget football for 17 years, also said he believes introducing those three priorities at a young age can last a lifetime. “We don't have a bunch of rowdy kids in our high school. We've got kids that adults respect, and can respect just because of the way they carry themselves and work together.
In addition to lessons that are learned on the football field, it is life's lessons that Back Row left to right: Richard Arnold, Mick Morris, Don Flynn, Alan Dugan, Dugan and the staff Grant Hodecker Third row: Tyler Guthrie, Ronald Ball, Tanner Bopp, Jonathan especially enjoy Finch, Jace Joyner, Benjamin Finch, Tage Burd Second Row: Alec Arnold, Colin teaching. "I really Bryner, Issac Ritter, Kylan Montegomery, Kolton Thompson, Logan Spiegelberg, like the opportunity Assistant Coach Michael Barber. First Row: Ethan Kraft, Justin Love, Austin McGrady, Garrett Hoto maybe pass on Alan Dugan, who decker, Elijah Stewart, Dillion Farley, Jackson Taylor some of those things. also helped lead All the coaches on the Ravens to the 5th grade Kumpula refers to as "foot- the Ravens and Dugan said, the team bring that to the championship, said this is ball in a phone booth," is much like his brother, he can table. You want to do things a special group. "They're difficult to say the least. Re- run and pass well. Dugan that are right." extremely intelligent, just gardless, Dugan said that the also praised the play of Elijah a really smart group of Ravens have adapted well Stewart at fullback, calling As for football, if the Rakids," Dugan said. "You and will be keeping Kump- him a hard runner, as well vens continue to win, they'll can present new plays ula's stock replenished in the as Benjamin and Johnathan face either the rival Steelers to them, new defensive years to come. "We're not as Finch, who line up at end or Raiders, whom are both schemes, or whatever and complex as the high school, for the team, a team which 6-1-1 on the season, for the they just pick it up right but we run probably at least stands together very strong. 6th grade championship. away. They're very tal10 or 12 different plays out of ented that way, and they're the double wing, and they're However, for Dugan and his very physically talented
GHS CROSS COUNTRY CONTINUES TO P/U STEAM SC H OOL As they prepare to host the Absaraka Conference Meet on October 16th, the Herders continue to run
well despite the weather.
School and Kelly Walsh.
In a wintery mix at The Leroy Sprague Invitational in Cheyenne, the Herders were again paced by the efforts of sophomore Raider Nelson, who finished in sixth, with a time of 18:33. The near top five came against stiff competition, which included the much larger 4A schools of Cheyenne Central, Cheyenne East, Laramie High
Following Nelson across the line were Daniel Walters (18:33) in 28th, Dustin Horn (21:32) in 41st and Kurry Anderson (21:47) in 42nd.
Photo @ Left: Junior Marissa Widiker crosses the finish line in ninth at The Leroy Sprague Invitational in Cheyenne on October 9th. Its a Bird! Its a Plane... Its... Marissa!
On the girls varsity, Marissa Widiker continues to improve and finished ninth, completing the 5K course in a little over 22 minutes. Widiker's time of 22:06 marks an 18 second cut from her time at the October 3rd Wright Invitational and a 30 X Country Continued page 8
LADIES THUMP & TAME ALL THE WAY TO CONFERENCE PLAY Staff Reporter Pat Callahan As they prepare to host the Absaraka Conference Meet on October 16th, the Herders continue to run well despite the weather. In a wintery mix at The Leroy Sprague Invitational in Cheyenne, the Herders were again paced by the efforts of sophomore Raider Nelson, who finished in sixth, with a time of 18:33. The near top five came against stiff competition, which included the much larger 4A schools of Cheyenne Central, Cheyenne East, Laramie High School and Kelly Walsh. Following Nelson across the line were Daniel Walters (18:33) in 28th, Dustin Horn (21:32) in 41st and Kurry Anderson (21:47) in 42nd.
On the girls varsity, Marissa Widiker continues to improve and finished ninth, completing the 5K course in a little over 22 minutes. Widiker's time of 22:06 marks an 18 second cut from her time at the October 3rd Wright Invitational and a 30 second drop from the September 24th Thermopolis Invitational. The race also saw the return of senior Mary Nelson, who was out due to illness. Nelson, the recent overall girls winner at the Douglas Cross Country Invitational, crossed the line in 25th, with a time of 23.29. Sophomore Brandon Pittsley led the way for the boys junior varsity, finshing 28th, with a time of 21:22. Behind Pittsley were Lane Blakeley (23:43) in 49th, Cody Grenseman (24:44) in 61st and Steven Flynn (33:25) in 71st. For the girls junior varsity,
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Taylor Berge ran strong in posting a time of 26:45, which marked a 1:15 cut from her previous best. "Taylor ran well," Coach Al Finch said. "She's really feeling pretty good about how she's running." On the heels of Berge were Jessica Grant (27:37) in 20th, Kylie Walters (28:55) in 25th and Shaynna Hoyt (29:08) in 26th. Overall, Finch said he was happy with the team's performance in Cheyenne. "For the way the weather looked going down, because it was snowing most of the way down and there was snow on the ground . . .I was real pleased their competitiveness even after they got down there." As for Friday's Absaraka Conference Meet, it will represent an important one for team for several reasons. First, it's in Glenrock, which means for the first time this season the Herd-
LUNCHES Monday, Oct. 19 No school Tuesday, Oct. 20 - Pizza, All Wednesday, Oct. 21 Chicken ala king, All Thursday, Oct. 22 Chicken fried steak sandwich, All Friday, Oct. 23 - Corn dog, GS, MS; Sack lunch, HS
LADIES TAME, THUMP AND DOWN ON THEIR WAY TO CONFERENCE PLAY Staff Reporter Pat Callahan With the state tournament two weeks away, the Lady Herders volleyball team is putting the heat on in the Absaraka Conference. On October 13 the Lady Herders tamed the Newcastle Doggies 25-23, 25-14, 25-9. Next, the team thumped Thermopolis 2512, 25-14, 25-14. Then on October 15th, the team easily downed Douglas 25-12, 2514, 25-14. The victories improved fifth ranked Glenrock to 9-2 in conference and 20-4 overall. The team seems to be peaking at the right time. Impressively, if one were to discount the 23 points given up in the first game at Newcastle, 14 would then be the most the Lady Herders have given up in any of their recent matches. Now, keep in mind in that first game at Newcastle Head Coach Tara Chandler made a mistake: she entered the wrong numbers on the lineup sheet, and in volleyball once you turn in the lineup, the team must play the whole game in that order, it can't be changed. Consequently, Chandler said instead of her normal lineup she had two middle hitters in the back row. As a result, the team automatically lost four points due to rule infractions, and started the match off in a hole. Enter the Lady Herders. "We pulled it out and they did it despite me trying to screw them up," Chandler was later able to say with a laugh. As for the games against the Doggies and the Bobcats, Chandler said the Lady Herders are playing as a team. "It is a completely balanced attack. We can set anyone across the net. If they are blocking outside, my setters are doing a fantastic job of recognizing that and putting the ball somewhere else, and it doesn't matter where we put the ball. We're getting
kills across the line. We're doing really well. I'm hoping that it is just building towards hopefully peaking at the right time. We are just finally starting to put our full game together. We pass the ball a lot better on serve-receive, which has been our weakness and we are just attacking the ball with a balanced attack. It really has been exciting to watch."
The wins also come after a recent lineup change, where Chandler rotated positions to change the serving order in an effort to give more consistency to the team's servereceive as a result of the 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) the team registered when playing No. 1 ranked Wheatland. Essentially, changing the serving order, changes which players are passing the ball on serve-receive, according to Chandler. The outcome: three teams, three wins.
Against Thermopolis, Chandler singled out the team's serving. "Our strength in that game for sure was our serving," she said. "We served the ball very well. We took them out of anything they wanted to run. They were having a hard time getting into their offense because of how aggressively my kids were serving the ball, and that's another weapon I think we can use to make us better."
In the game, Shayla Wickett and Jordann Stewart each eight kills. Shelby Stewart and Alexis Durbin added seven kills a piece. Becky Downs had six kills and Erica Caves had 17 assists.
The Lady Herders next face a tough Rawlins team on October 17th. The Outlaws handed Wheatland its first loss of the season in five matches on October 15th.
OZ GETS CLOSER!
ers won't have to face a long bus trip. Second, and perhaps more importantly, it is the last meet before state, which means Finch will be filling out his roster for the final run at Sheridan. At the state meet, Glenrock will field seven runners on both varsity squads. Finch said two spots remain open for the boys. Raider Nelson, Daniel Walters, Dustin Horn, Lane Blakeley and Brandon Pittsley have locked up the first five. Noah Eitel, Cody Grenseman, Steven Flynn will compete for the final two spots. On the girl's team, three spots will be determined at the Absaraka Conference Meet. Finch said Marissa Widiker, Mary Nelson, Taylor Berge and Jessica Grant will run at state. The final three runners will be decided among Kylie Walters, Shaynna Hoyt, Hayley Allington and Chanel Doherty.
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Lisa Adams as the Scarecrow in the GHS upcoming Musical (the first one in eight years!!!) titled “OZ” -- Photo © Jessica Smith
The glitz and glamour of vaudeville-type show ‘Oz!’ will take place on October 20th and 21st at 7:00 p.m. each evening in the middle school auditorium. If you haven’t made plans to attend, do so a.s.a.p.! Not only have the Drama students been working hard, but the tech team under the guidance of GHS teacher Bob Duncan have been essentially recreating the auditorium from the inside out! Mr. Duncan began work on the theater last year with the help of students--in particular then-seniors Caleb Williams and Joseph Cotton. Putting his computer and technical background to work, Duncan and his team have addressed safety issues within the auditorium and
have reworked the sound system and lighting system. Along with ‘re-cycling’ some old speakers found at the high school, the group has fixed the equipment that didn’t work, upgraded the equipment that could be upgraded, and with the aid of the School District and administration have brought the auditorium back to some of it’s former glory.
It may not look like much in the paragraph above, but if the entire list of things that have been fixed, rewired, and revamped by Duncan and his crew were put here for your perusal…you’d still be reading--six pages later! Come show your support for the Drama class and the Tech Crew and get ready for some amazing special effects courtesy of ‘Duncan Light and Sound’ during the first musical performed in 8 years! ‘Oz!’ is going to be one incredible performance! Mark your calendars and help pack the house for the Glenrock High School Drama Club’s production of ‘Oz!’.
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GLENROCK LIBRARY NEWS! Rita Heath - Glenrock Librarian
Ola! Hi in Portuguese from the library! Opps! The correct number of days left to submit your recipe as of today is 15! You still have time to write down your favorite recipe and turn it into the library. We are certain that Glenrock has its share of good cooks, let the others in on your specialty! Converse County Libraries are looking for your recipes to go into a county cookbook which will be available for purchasing before Christmas. Teen Week is October 18 through October 24. Come check out the latest reads for teens. We have the Soaring Eagle book nominees out. The winner for 2009 was Crank by Ellen Hopkins. The Wyoming Library Association along with the Wyoming State Reading Council has set this award up for Wyoming youth in grades 7-12 to select a favorite book and honor its author. There is also the Buckaroo Award, for grades up to 3rd grade. The winner for the 2009 Buckaroo award is Bad Dog Marley by John Grogan. The Indian Paintbrush Award is set
up for grades 4th through 6th. The winner for the 2009 Indian Paintbrush is Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. Come in and read three books in your age group and vote on one. Winners are announced in March.
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BUS I N E S S DIRECTORY Pumpkins, Indian Corn, ornamental gourds, and Mums; all remaining shrubs and trees are 50% off
Read Me A Story for October 17 ~ October 24 will be, Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson. Dial 436-2353 and listen to a good story.
For those of us that have reached the age where large print is very much appreciated we have our large print collection. Topping the new books is Debbie Macomber’s latest book called 92 Pacific Boulevard. The Tehran Conviction, a novel of suspense by Tom Gabbay is also available. On those lazy wintery afternoons what better way to spend it then to browse through our collection. http:wyldweb.state.wy.us/ glen. or call 436-2573. Hours: Mon, Wed, Friday: 10a-5p. Tues,Thurs: 10a8p. Sat:10a-1:00p. Closed Sundays. Thought for the day: Library, Endowment, and Donation.
Nighthaw Bird Columnist Susan R. Stoltz In keeping with the Halloween spirit I thought it might be interesting to explore some of the creepy and haunted places in Wyoming. I was surprised to find some pretty weird and disturbing locations of interest. First, let’s rule out the thirteen foot high Jackalope wearing a saddle. This in itself is a disturbing sort of image, horns on a rabbitasaurus that could easily gore something the size of a bison. We will also exclude the two headed calf in Upton, and the Old West Wax Museum in Thermopolis and Dead Bastard Peak because I couldn’t find it on a map anywhere! First on the list is a gruesome display at the Carbon County Museum located in Rawlins. The star exhibit is, without a doubt, a pair of shoes made from the skin of an executed murderer, Big Nose George. Yep, you read it correctly. Besides the fact his nose was so big they couldn’t nail the coffin down, and the hanging rope tore his ears off, two physician grave robbers, Dr.’s Maghee and Osborne, stole his body and used it for scientific experiments. They also skinned him and tanned his hide to make a doctors bag, coin purse and a pair of shoes. Dr. Osborne went on to become the first Democratic governor of Wyoming and wore the shoes to his inauguration. According to the museum Big Nose George’s skull was given to the doctor’s teenage assistant at the time. She later became a doctor herself (the first woman doctor in Wyoming) and used the skull for a pencil holder and the skull cap, cut off to extract the brain, for an ashtray. Ghoulish. Located in Medicine Bow, Wyoming is a house made entirely of dinosaur bones. Twenty-six thousand bones to be exact all dug from the nearby ridge known as Como Bluff. Fossil Cabin was dubbed the ‘Oldest Cabin in the World’ by Robert Ripley. Talk about a real-estate nightmare!
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Looming above Highway Eighty near Laramie is the giant head of Abraham Lincoln. At thirteen and a half feet perched upon a thirty foot granite pedestal it’s big enough to frighten even the most calloused among us. His furrowed brow gazes off into the distance atop his box body much like Captain Pike in the episode of Star Trek. The ashes of the sculptor are interred in the vast hollow podium. A vision of that in the misty night air would frighten the heck out of anybody! So, if you thought Wyoming was devoid of the gruesome, macabre and ghastly, think again. Perhaps a giant head of a president will loom out of the trees in the distance. Or maybe it would behoove you to know what your senators shoes are made of. Next week – Wyoming Hauntings
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
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Obituaries SKYE LACEY HISER
LEVI JARED SOBER Funeral service for Skye Lacey Hiser, 17, were held at 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at the Douglas High School Gymnasium in Douglas, Wyoming with Pastor Tom Strock of the First Baptist Church of Lusk, Wyoming officiating. Skye was welcomed into this world on February 4, 1992 two days late, but well worth the wait. Skye was the light of the world from the moment she was born. Skye was called home to be with the angels on October 8, 2009. We only had her for 17 short years, but she filled every single day with joy that was contagious. Where ever Skye went light followed her and lit up the room. Skye never met a stranger, and she never left anyone behind. She made sure that everyone knew how important they were, always helping people in whatever she did. Skye loved watching movies, being with friends, and taking care of any wayward animals that came her way. She will always be remembered for her smile and her love of family and friends. Skye truly loved her brothers and wanted to be a good example to them. Skye had a personal relationship with Christ knowing
Him as Lord and Savior. Skye gave her soul to the Lord on August 19, 2002 at the NSPRA church service. Skye loved helping on the family ranch and working with her horses, and for Skye ranching was an amazing joy in her life. She was active in FFA for many years and this last year as President, 4-H, High School Rodeo, and the high school paper, “Cat Tracks”. Skye was part of the Work Based Education Program at school, working as the Converse County Bank. She found that she enjoyed working there so much that she continued thru the summer and on into this school year. Skye was passionate about helping others and did an internship with the ambulance of Memorial Hospital of Converse County. Skye is survived by her parents, Cactus Hiser and Noel Stoddard- Buxbaum; step-father, Rodney Buxbaum; brothers, Skeeter and Skobee; maternal grandparents, Bob and Gail Stoddard all of Douglas; aunts and uncles, Stacy and Clay Jenne, Cotton and Sue Hiser, Mike Johnson, Jake and Phyliss Johnson, Dolly and Larry Abbott, and Marlene Johnson; numerous cousins; and extended family and many dear friends. Serving as pallbearers were Colter McNare, Trae Seebaum, Pierre
preciated by the family. The Gorman Funeral Homes – Converse Chapel of Douglas is in charge of the arrangements.
Etchemendy, Dylln Rider, Houston Falkenburg, Tyler Crawford, Justin North, Casey Dickau, and Shawn Kershaw. Serving as honorary pallbearers were all of Skye’s family and friends. A memorial to the Skye L. Hiser Memorial Fund in care of Converse County Bank, P.O. Box 689, Douglas, Wyoming 82633 would be appreciated by the family. The Gorman Funeral Homes – Converse Chapel of Douglas is in charge of the arrangements.
A celebration of life for Levi Jared Sober, 17, was held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at the Douglas High School Auditorium in Douglas, Wyoming with Pastors Frank Wiederrecht and Wes Walton officiating. Interment was at the Douglas Park Cemetery. Levi was joyfully welcomed into this world by his adoring parents Randy and Cindy (Davis) Sober on June 10, 1992, and called home October 3, 2009. Levi started playing sports at an early age and he was an excellent athlete. He started wrestling as a peewee and was encouraged by his very favorite coach, his father, Randy. Levi also enjoyed football, baseball, basketball, kempo, and boxing. Levi’s greatest joy was being outdoors. He started elk hunting with his Dad at 3 years old! He particularly enjoyed archery season and called in several big ones for his Dad, Grandma, uncles, and cousins. However, hunting wasn’t the only time you would find Levi outside. He was an outdoorsman for all seasons. He also enjoyed water sports, four-wheeling, and catching air with his motorcycle. Lake Powell holds many special memories for Levi’s family as it was his favorite vacation spot. He would spend hours on the lake with his sisters and cousins water skiing, tubing, swimming, and jet
skiing. Being the outdoorsman he was, Levi loved the T.V. show Survivor Man and learning survival techniques. In July this enthusiasm led Levi to take part in an outdoor expedition where he discovered mountain climbing and rappelling. Levi stood out among the new climbers earning the nickname “Spider Monkey” because he could scale a rock with little effort conquering his fear of heights. Levi truly valued the time he spent with his family and friends. He adored his three sisters and wanted nothing more than to be a good example to them. Levi attended The Gathering with his family and he had a personal relationship with Christ knowing Him as his Lord and Savior. Levi is survived by his parents; sisters, Miranda, Courtney, and Ammie Sober all of Douglas; maternal great aunt, Margie Chaffin, of Woodward, Oklahoma; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Doris Sober; maternal
grandfather, Jerry Davis; aunts and uncles, Sherry and Evan Goodrich, Dan and Renee Davis all of Douglas, Tina and Bruce Fields of Casper, Wyoming, Debbie and Kevin Mau of Arlington, Texas, Jeff and Patti Sober of Mililani, O’ahu, Hawaii, and Mike and Tracie Sober of Kailua, O’ahu, Hawaii; cousins, Josh Goodrich, Heath Goodrich, Casey Goodrich, Joel Sober, Drew Sober, Bryan Fields, Eric Fields, Adam Davis, Jon Mau, Hunter Sober, Becky Kemnitz, Katie Mau, Beth Holz, Sara Davis, Krystal Fields, Molly Goodrich, and Bayli Sober; and numerous extended family and friends. Levi was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Elaine Davis, on September 17, 2003. Levi’s boy cousins served as his pallbearers and the honorary pallbearers were all of his many friends. A Levi J. Sober Memorial Fund in care of the Converse County Bank, P.O. Box 689, Douglas, Wyoming 82633 would be ap-
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NEWS FROM THE NEST BUDGET PAINTS BLEAK PICTURE FOR FOSSIL FUEL SECTOR, WYOMING DELEGATION: FINAL SNOWMOsigned into law. Director of the CBO, Dr. Douglas Elmendorf, said the fossil fuel sector would mirror the massive job losses experienced by the manufacturing industry since the 1970s. Official © photo of Sen. Barrasso
Barrasso Lauds Honesty from Non Partisan Budget Office WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicts the U.S. fossil fuel industry will suffer significant job losses if the WaxmanMarkey climate bill is
The startling admission was in response to questioning by Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.). Elmendorf was testifying before the Energy and Public Resources Committee hearing Wednesday. “This is not sugar coated. The CBO assessment of the Waxman-Markey climate bill is very bad news
for Wyoming industry,” Barrasso said. “It is bad news for America’s fossil fuel sector. The CBO has painted a worrying, yet very honest picture of the impact of this bill on Wyoming jobs.” “The shifts will be significant,” Elmendorf said. “We want to leave no misunderstanding that aggregate performance, the fact that jobs turn up somewhere else for some people does not mean that there are not substantial costs borne by people, communities, firms in affected industries and affected areas. You saw that in manufacturing, and we would see that in response to changes that this legisla-
tion would produce.” “The Waxman-Markey bill will have significant affects on Wyoming families, Wyoming jobs and Wyoming’s economy. There would be permanent job shifts, total unemployment would increase and families would lose purchasing power,” Barrasso said during the hearing.
Washington, D.C. - The Wyoming delegation, U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, made comments following the National Park Service announcement today finalizing a limit on snowmobile and snowcoach access into Yellowstone National Park.
“Industries like coal mining, oil and gas extraction, and petroleum refining will suffer significant job losses over time. These are Wyoming industries.”
“Yellowstone area businesses deserve more stability knowing what the winter tourist season may bring. The yearly yo-yo policy is slowly suffocating area businesses. I will continue fighting for more access,” said Enzi.
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“Today’s announcement by the Park Service goes to the heart of what is wrong w i t h
Washington decisionmaking,” Lummis said. “Year after year, they fail to incorporate common sense and sound science into public lands decisions which end up directly hurting working families and local businesses. The Park Service’s decision to dwindle down the number of people who can enjoy Yellowstone Park in the winter is both disgraceful and wrong.” Click here to read the National Park Service announcement restricting access to 318 snowmobiles in the park each day and 78 commercially guided snowcoaches per day through the 20102011 winter season.
SHENANIGANS Happy Birthday this week to Vernon Valasquez, Les Rookstool, Ruthann Freeman, & Bud Haynes. Be sure to stop in anytime this month for a free lunch courtesy of Deer Creek Drug. Please contact the Center if you would like your birthday or anniversary added to our list. We are having a Halloween Dance on October 24, 2009 starting at 6pm. Tickets are $5.00 and are on sale at the Glenrock Senior Center. Music will be 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! Transportation available. For more information please call 436-9442.
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
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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
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, & Cinnamon Rolls for dessert. Tickets are on sale at the Glenrock Senior Center. The Commodities are in. This month’s items are Spaghetti Noodles, Spaghetti Sauce & Peaches. You may pick your commodities up at the Glenrock Senior Center.
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Converse County & Beyond GLENROCK ARTISTS RAISE AWARENESS FOR CANCER VIA “WINE WITH A VIEW” Staff Reporter - Jessica Smith On Saturday, October 24th, an amazing event will take place at the Boys and Girls Club in Casper. Organized and originated by Mike and David Reid of Poplar Wine and Spirits, ‘Wine with a View: Looking Past the Pain’ is a wine tasting event like no other. Showcasing the talents of artists from around the state, ‘Looking Past the Pain’ is a chance for people to honor those who have battled cancer. Artists were given an old window frame with the glass still in place, and asked to create artwork to show their ‘view’ in
any subject they chose. Included among Wyoming’s artists are three lovely ladies from the Glenrock area: Sharon Davies, Ginny Butler, and Lynne Williams. Sharon Davies is no stranger to the heartbreak of cancer having lost several of those closest to her to the disease. Davies, who is a breast cancer survivor herself, also understands how devastating the news can be, and how important a support group is to the healing process. “When you hear that word ‘cancer’ it’s nice to have someone you can talk to,” she said, referencing the wonderful support she received throughout her
PINK FLAMINGO FOR LADIES IN PINK On October 3rd, Memorial Hospital of Converse County held its annual Pink Flamingo Party, with all proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Awareness Task Force. This year's party marked the fifth for the hospital, and it helped to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The party is similar to other Pink Flamingothemed events held around the country, according to Dency Gabert, the cancer resource coordinator at Memorial Hospital. "Typically we sell tickets here at the hospital, and we stake signs or plastic pink flamingos around town prior to the event," Gabert
ordeal. A staunch proponent of self breast exams, Davies is adamant about early detection. “People need to pay attention to their bodies… so they can get treatment early,” she said followed by, “Be aware of the changes in your body and then have them checked out.”
ming Medical Center Foundation, the proceeds from the evening’s festivities will benefit cancer programs at the Foundation such as the Angels Program and Cancer Resource Center, which provide financial and moral support to cancer patients and their families.
Sharon Davies has titled her incredible artwork ‘Evening Solace’, which is a portrait of a beautiful Fall evening with all of nature’s glorious colors on display. She explains her love of nature paintings thus, “It’s a lift to the mind and the soul…to see…those moments [in nature].”
The wine for the event has been donated by various wine brokers and the vineyards they represent. Hors d’oeuvres will be served along with the wine and entertainment. Tickets are $30 each or two for $50 and the event is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. For more information, call 577-2973.
Sponsored by Poplar Wine and Spirits with the Wyo-
Gabert said the event helped
Gabert said they may do so through the wellness center
said. "This year we had 11 vendors and we had a bar set up. You can get your drink and kind of mingle around different vendors. A supper of pastas and salads (catered by Clementines of Douglas)was followed by a silent auction of decorated bras that community Pink Flamino Gals Singing “Stop! In the Name of Love with mumembers deco- sic provided by “Cinnamon”Photo © Amanda Smith rated and aucto raise more than $5,000. at Memorial Hospital. tioned off. Entertainment for the night Importantly, all proceeds go was a Flamingo Idol contest, to help local women pay for which featured karaoke and mammograms or breast cancash prizes. Each of the concer expenses. If any women test's winners donated their are interested in applying prizes back to the Breast Canfor those specific services, cer Awareness Task Force.
RESTAURANT REVIEW The Glenrock Bird accepted an invitation to critque Casper’s newest dining experience “Flappers” We Went, We Dined, We Drank We loved it Jessica Smith & Amanda Smith There’s a new restaurant in Casper where the food is amazing and the atmosphere is incredible! Owned by Tom and Judy Cook, Flappers Fine Dining, located in the Parkway Plaza Hotel, is where good food, fun, and a little bit of acting combine to create a dining experience unlike any other. The restaurant’s fare is labeled as ‘Cajun Creole and Blackened Specialties’, and the menu includes such delicacies as Escargot and Beignets (ben-yay) The employees, all of whom are either former Las Vegas actors or local high school drama students, embrace their ‘parts’ (flappers, gangsters, and even a madam!) with relish. The authentic costumes worn by the staff, and the beautiful details in the dining room help lend to the ambiance of the restaurant and the diner feels as if they’ve been transported back to the roaring 20’s. So what can a diner expect with characters named Millie Mae, Diamond Lil, Bugsy, and Baby-faced Tony? Excellent service and a very relaxed dining experience! In some restaurants, the wait staff seems to be in a constant state of hurriedness and this transfers to the patron, but not so in Flappers. The patron is allowed to enjoy their meal at a slow pace while their every need is attended to by their server---not to say the service is slow, because it’s not. You wait for nothing and yet the atmosphere is so amazingly relaxed! The staff is even knowledgeable about the food they serve and can help with pairing wines to the meals! What an experience! Especially when you consider the age of the person running said restaurant…
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Shane Ramseier is the Executive Chef for Flappers and has trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Las Vegas. Originally from Douglas, this energetic 23-yearold has a cooking background that extends through his Mother, Wendy, who was a café cook, to his Grandfather, Clarence, who was a cook in the military. Shane returned to Wyoming after his training to be closer to his family, which lives throughout the area. His employers have thus far sent him to Texas on a restaurant exploring expedition, and there are plans in the works for Shane to possibly fly to New York to open another Flappers there. The dining experience at Flappers was an unforgettable one--relaxed, fun, and the food was amazing (don’t even get me started on the Beignets). An evening out at Flappers should be experienced in order to fully appreciate this restaurant’s appeal. Flappers is open daily at 4:00 p.m. For more information or to view the Flappers menu, visit http://www. parkwayplaza.net. Food Critique by Amanda Smith. There comes a time in everyones life, when you just have to accept an invitation to try almost
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everything on the menu, paired with great wines, ended with exemplary desserts and delicious french pressed coffee. That’s exactly what I did after being invited to Critique Flappers, Chef Ramseier and his fine dining cajun style, french inspired foods. Beginning our course, was a beautiful deep red handblown glass bowl filled to the top with fresh strawberries, and blackberries, paired with a beautiful Reisling suggested by our waiter. Plum and juicy they were perfect the pallate, especially when followed by a Sourdough and Rye mixed muffin complete with the most delicious honey butter I have ever tasted. The combination of the deep rye, sourdough and honey butter was amazing. In perfect timing, our salad was presented, a beautiful plate of greens, with a rich and enticing house dressing. Complimented nicely with a taste of their Crab and Corn Bisque, although there was a bit more corn than I’d like (I’m a seafood lover by nature) the soup was creamy and delicious. Our waiter, gangstah hat and all, then presented us with a plate of Escargot, the likes of which will make any connoisseur of escargot very satisfied. I highly recommend it. Jessica ordered the crab cakes - cajun style - delicious flavors accompanied just enough cajun spice to enlighten the sense of smell and taste. An incredible sensation of crab and just the right amount of heat. After a nice conversation and a few more sips of an incredible La Crema Chardonnay, our entrees arrived in perfect timing. I am delighted with their timing. Not too rushed, not too fast, eating at the dinner table just like the old days, talking about the day and what tomorrow holds in hand. I had an unbelievable Roast of Lamb lightly smothered in a dark and incredibly delicious gravy. Surrounded by a beautiful sprig of rosemary adding just the right hint of flavor to both my lamb and the wonderful portion of mashed potatoes that it layed upon. The lamb was tender enough that I never once touched my knife, and the flavor of the lamb was wonderously noticeable. A fabulous portion, I couldn’t eat it all (and not because we had already eaten so much, with the time span between our courses, there was plenty of room for more of this incredible flavor of foods. ) Our waiter suggested a nice Pinot Noir to pair with my lamb and it suited my palatte perfectly. Jessica delved into an incredible Cajun Chicken over creamy Fettucini Alfredo .. she allowed me one bite, and I didn’t blame her, who would want to share anything with such flavor that was both spicy and mild, leaving the diner to experience an array of tastes with each bite. The chicken was tender, the cajun spice was superb, and not so much that it overpowered. The Fettucini was impeccable in both the structure of the noodle and the flavor of the thick creamy and lightly garlicked sauce. After sitting for awhile, making room for dessert, we enjoyed by far, the best Creme Brulee either of us have ever tasted. Custardy creamy with a nice crunch from the carmelized topping. I didn’t want it to end. But alas, it did. A fantastic way to end any day in Wyoming. We highly recommend Flappers for both their atmosphere and incredible food.
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Continued from page 3 second drop from the September 24th Thermopolis Invitational. The race also saw the return of senior Mary Nelson, who was out due to illness. Nelson, the recent overall girls winner at the Douglas Cross Country Invitational, crossed the line in 25th, with a time of 23.29. Sophomore Brandon Pittsley led the way for the boys junior varsity, finshing 28th, with a time of 21:22. Behind Pittsley were Lane Blakeley (23:43) in 49th, Cody Grenseman (24:44) in 61st and Steven Flynn (33:25) in 71st. For the girls junior varsity, Taylor Berge ran strong in posting a time of 26:45, which marked a 1:15 cut from her previous best. "Taylor ran well," Coach
RockInTheGlen.com Al Finch said. "She's really feeling pretty good about how she's running."
good competition for them. They can see how they stack up against everybody."
On the heels of Berge were Jessica Grant (27:37) in 20th, Kylie Walters (28:55) in 25th and Shaynna Hoyt (29:08) in 26th.
As for Friday's Absaraka Conference Meet, it will represent an important one for team for several reasons. First, it's in Glenrock, which means for the first time this season the Herders won't have to face a long bus trip. "The real thing that's nice about it is not having to travel," Finch said. "We get to travel every week and it nice to stay home." Second, and perhaps more importantly, it is the last meet before state, which means Finch will be filling out his roster for the final run at Sheridan.
Overall, Finch said he was happy with the team's performance in Cheyenne. "For the way the weather looked going down, because it was snowing most of the way down and there was snow on the ground . . .I was real pleased their competitiveness even after they got down there." Finch also said running against the larger schools is useful for the team. "It's
both varsity squads. Finch said two spots remain open for the boys. Raider Nelson, Daniel Walters, Dustin Horn, Lane Blakeley and Brandon Pittsley have locked up the first five. Noah Eitel, Cody Grenseman, Steven Flynn will compete for the final two spots. On the girl's team, three spots will be determined at the Absaraka Conference Meet. Finch said Marissa Widiker, Mary Nelson, Taylor Berge and Jessica Grant will run at state. The final three runners will be decided among Kylie Walters, Shaynna Hoyt, Hayley Allington and Chanel Doherty.
At the state meet, Glenrock will field seven runners on
Thursday. 10.08.09 -Citizen Assist Request. Officer responded -Citation Issued for Driving Under Suspension -Traffic Stop. Citation for no DL -Single Vehicle Rollover I-25 MM 165 -Single Vehicle Rollover. Coroner notified -PBT Administered at Request of Probation and Parole -E-911 Ambulance Request. Transport to Casper -Officer Performed a VIN Inspection x2 -Officer Patrolled Rolling Hills -Single Vehicle Rollover. Coroner Notified -Dog at Large. Taken to the pound -Range Key Issued x2 -Comm Tech Performed a Notary -Rolling Hills Patrol Complete x2 -Fingerprints Taken for Employment Purposes Friday. 10.09.09 -Animal Problem. Officer responded -Open Door. Officer responded -Citizen Assist. Officer responded x2 -OAA. Officer conducted at the request of Probation and Parole -Officer Completed VIN Inspection -Cats at Large. ACO Spoke with subjects -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x2 -Stray Cat. Transported to the pound -Comm Tech Performed Notary x2 -Traffic Stop. Officer spoke with solicitors -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning issued for no visible plate -Traffic Accident. Fire and Ambulance notified. WHP notified -Street Maintenance. Public Works notified -E-911 Rollover. CCSO dispatched fire and ambulance -Welfare Check. Everything was okay Saturday. 10.10.09 -Suspicious Vehicle. Everything okay -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning issued for driver’s side brake lamp -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning issued for expired registration -OAA. PBT complete at the request of Probation and Parole -Rolling Hills Patrol Complete -Siren Testing. System functioning properly -Warrant Arrest. One transported to CCSO -Citizen Assist. Everything was okay -Citizen Assist. Officer was successful -Range Key Issued x2 -Auto Burglary Reported. Officer took report
complied -Medical. Transport one to Douglas -Officer Unlocked a Vehicle Door -Property Damage Reported -Ambulance Request. Negative transport -Public Works Called Out to Sand Streets -Officer Patrolled Rolling Hills -Public Works Notified of a Water Leak -PBT Administered at Request of Probation & Parole -Vacation House Watch Added x2 -Range Key Issued -Vehicle Accident Reported. No accident found -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed -Animal Problem. Report taken Monday. 10.12.09
-PBT Administered at Direction of Probation & Parole -Single Vehicle Rollover on Ross Road. Minor injuries -Two Vehicle Accident I-25 MM 156 -ACO Patrolled Rolling Hills -Range Key Issued -Officer Patrolled Rolling Hills -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning issued for speed -Civil Papers Served x8 -Water Leak Reported. Public Works Notified -Suspicious Vehicle. Officer responded -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning issued for driving habits Tuesday. 10.13.09
-Citizen Assist. Officer Complied -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for snow obstructing vision -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for taillights -PBT Administered at Request of Probation & Parole -OAA. Gas drive off reported in Casper. UTL vehicle -Range Key Issued x3 -E-911 Medical. One transported to Casper -Medical. One transported to Casper -Water Leak. Public Works notified -Street Light Out. Rocky Mountain Power notified -Dispute. Parties separated for the night Wednesday. 10.14.09
-Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x2 -Range Key Issued x3 -OAA. Officer Conducted PBT at the Request of Probation and Parole -Ambulance. Negative transport -VIN Inspection Completed -Comm Tech Performed Notary x5 -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning issued for speed -Maintenance. Bus garage notified -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning issued for driver’s side brake light -Extra Patrol Requested
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Sunday. 10.11.09 -Citizen Assist.
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