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Anfinson Excited and Humbled on Appointment of Glenrock Town Council
On Monday, March 1, Glenrock Mayor Steve Cielinski and the majority of the Town Council appointed Glenrock educator Chase Anfinson to fill the remainder of the term left open by departing councilmember Bruce Vinnola.
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While a motion still needs to be made before Anfinson can assume his responsibilities as a councilman, a swearing in is set for Monday, March 8, at 7:00 p.m. during the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. Anfinson is excited to get started, revealing that he is “Picking up code books, ordinances, and past minutes” in order to get up to speed as quickly as possible.
“I’m excited to get working,” the well-spoken community leader said as he left for a busy day at Glenrock High.
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A bill making it illegal to text while driving has passed the Wyoming Legislature and is on its way to the governor’s desk.
Wyoming Game & Fish along with scientists from the Universty of Wyoming approach two Mule Deer ready for testing in a catch and release effort provided by a helicopter team from New Zealand. Photo © Mark Dosa - See Story Page 8
CAR VS. LIGHTPOLE: TWO LOSERS, ONE TRAFFIC JAM Glenrock Police Officer Nick Larramendy directs traffic away from a lightpole that fell onto Birch Street after being struck by a vehicle on Monday, March 1st. Photo © Mark Dosa
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DON'T TEXT AND DRIVE by Mary Angell
A bill making it illegal to text while driving has passed the Wyoming Legislature and is on its way to the Governor’s desk. SF 20, text-based communications prohibited while driving, passed the House yesterday following spirited debate. The final vote was 32 votes in favor, 26 against and two excused. Traffic was backed up along both directions of Birch Street near Eastgate Gas Station after Monday’s car vs. pole incident. Photo © Mark Dosa
A westbound car hit a wooden lightpole adjacent to HWY 25, near Eastgate Gas Station in Glenrock as it approached Birch Street on Monday, March 1. The vehicle was left undrivable after striking the pole which fell on the road, blocking traffic in both directions. Both occupants of the vehicle escaped injury. The driver was ticketed for careless driving, as the vehicle meandered off the road alleg-
edly due to driver inattention. Glenrock Police Department Officers Kris Carroll and Nick Larramendy were called to the scene at 5:18 p.m., interviewing witnesses while controlling traffic to ensure safe passage around the fallen lightpole. Approximately one-half hour after the accident, a Rocky Mountain Power vehicle arrived to both remove the dam-
aged lightpole and install a replacement.
The measure makes reading or writing texts while driving a “primary offense,” one for which police can stop a driver, with a possible fine of up to $75. Gov. Dave Freudenthal indicated Wednesday afternoon that he would sign the bill into law.
Less than one hour after the incident occurred, a replacement lightpole had been erected and was minutes away from operational status.
“I don’t think we have a Constitutional right to text and drive,” he said, adding he’s fine with passing the law for the sake of insuring the safety of Wyoming drivers.
The quick response of Officers Carroll and Larramendy, along with Rocky Mountain Power, ensured that motorists remained safe and lighting was quickly restored.
The legislation specifies that texting is not prohibited if the car is lawfully parked, if a person is trying to contact an emergency response vehicle or is driving an emergency ve-
hicle.
Proponents of SF 20 argued fervently that it will save lives.
“Texting causes accidents,” said Rep. Mary Throne, DLaramie. “People get killed. Do we want people to die for some philosophical reason over a $75 ticket? This is not some gross governmental intrusion in our lives. It’s about safety.”
Several supporters of the bill said they knew people who had been involved in accidents caused by texting while driving.
Rep. Del McOmie, R-Fremont County, said he’s heard law enforcement officers say increasingly more accidents are caused by drivers distracted by cell phones.
“Is it our right to (text while driving)?” he asked fellow legislators. “What is my right to drive down the highway and not have someone coming at me who’s distracted while texting?”
“I’ve worked on things that were interfering with the rights of people but this one . . . if we save lives, it is the right thing to do,” said Rep. Pat Childers, R-Park County.
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A westbound compact car hit a wooden lightpole adjacent to Highway 25, near Eastgate Gas Station in Glenrock as it approached Birch Street on Monday, March 1.
CHEYENNE—Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal on Thursday, March 4 said he has decided not to run for a third term in office because “eight years is enough.”
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The Herder educator would like to “Thank the community members who supported me and let the Town Council know they wanted me.” Anfinson is acutely aware of issues currently affecting the community, and is concerned about dealing with them as efficiently and effectively as possible.
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“I don’t feel uncomfortable,” the newly appointed councilmember revealed. However, “There is a learning curve, although I am familiar with this particular type of town government.” Anfinson feels it’s important to let folks know that “My door is open (literally) or by phone, email, (or any other means of communication).”
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By staff reporter Mark Dosa
On Monday, March 1, Glenrock Mayor Steve Cielinski and the majority of the Town Council appointed Glenrock educator Chase Anfinson to fill the remainder of the term left open by departing councilmember Bruce Vinnola.
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EXCITING EVENTS UPCOMING IN ROLLING HILLS by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Rolling Hills Clerk and Treasurer Teresa Montgomery reports that the town has quite a few events on the horizon designed to please local residents.
Kindergarten Registration! Kindergarten Registration will be held March 30, 2010 at 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Grant. All 4 and 5 year-olds, whose birthday falls on or before September 15th are invited to attend. Registration consists of (1) an informational Parent Orientation, (2) Completing and/or turning in required paperwork, and (3) The child’s visit to the classrooms. Parents need to bring current immunization records and an official and original birth certificate. All documents will be returned at the end of the evening. This is a wonderful introduction for your child and we look forward to meeting you and showing you around our exciting classroom!
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Registration packets are available now at the Grant Elementary office, and will also be available on the night of registration. Please return completed paperwork at Registration. All students who are registered by April 1st will be entered in a drawing for free backpacks loaded with school supplies! For more information, please call 436-2774.
An Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled to take place on April 3 at 10:00 a.m. The Town Park will host the event. Lots of treasures will be hidden for kids to find, and those interested in participating are asked to bring a basket for all the goodies likely to be collected. The hunt will be coordinated so that youngsters from tod-
dlers to age 10 will be broken up into age appropriate groups. Also coming up will be The Day on the Hill, an event scheduled to take place in conjunction with the town’s annual garage sale. The Day on the Hill will host a pet parade in early June with sponsors Purina, Hills Nutrition, and the ASPCA currently on board with more expected to follow. A volleyball tournament is also tentatively scheduled, with pit construction required before the June 6th event.
Vendors and crafters are invited to participate and display their wares, with a modest ten-dollar fee guaranteeing a spot for the weekend. Local artists are encouraged to attend. In other news, Montgomery reports that Utah firm Gibson Engineering has provided Rolling Hills with a comprehensive, updated map. The map accurately reflects streets, easements, lot numbers, and town boundaries. Gibson provided the map at no charge to the town.
GLENROCK’S LITTLE LUKE LYTHGOE SUCCESSFUL IN FIRST USA WRESTLING COMPETITION by staff reporter Mark Dosa
GLENROCK’S FBLA LENDS A HAND by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Gina Kidneigh, Glenrock High School business instructor and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) advisor, has much to say about what the Herder club has to offer.
“The mission of the FBLA is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship,” Kidneigh began. “As a club, we strive to be self supporting, so we fundraise in many business type activities.”
The FBLA also provides community service. One of the programs Kidneigh is particularly proud of goes by the moniker “Take Pride in Your Ride”.
Kidneigh explained, “Take Pride in Your Ride is a program designed for high school kids to become aware of the responsibilities involved when riding on a school bus. Kids monitor who’s on the bus and are concerned about how they should treat each other. After they’ve gained experience, they mentor elementary kids.”
Glenrock Wrestling Club's Luke Lythgoe placed 5th at the Casper Wrestling Club tournament held on Sunday, February 28 in the Casper Events Center. An impressive finish, given that Luke had been wrestling for less than a month before his inaugural competition. "There were over 700 (young athletes) from ages 3 to 16 competing," proud mom Kelley Lythgoe recalled. Kelley was impressed and proud of her son, as he was unfazed by the size of the crowd. Young Luke inherited the wrestling gene from his father Chris, who also began wrestling at the age of four. Chris competed as a Glenrock Herder, and was skilled enough to have placed at state during his high school career.
The group is also involved with and gains business experience from the Wyoming Cavalry, and Indoor Football League team based in Casper.
Luke had two matches on Sunday, and while pinned in the first and losing out by points in the second, did well enough to earn his 5th place ribbon. The precocious four year old wrestled in Bracket C, for Pee Wee 50 pounders. Mom Kelley is "Completely excited" that her son has taken to the sport, and mentioned that her two-year old daughter Hayden enjoys at-
tending practices. The next local meet for Glenrock USA wrestlers, the WAWA State Folk Style tournament, will take place between March 19 and March 21 in Casper. Don't be surprised if Luke improves on his latest performance. With an additional three weeks to practice, he'll be almost twice as experienced.
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“Kids get to see a lot of the work involved behind the scenes of a professional football game.” Club members help with a variety of jobs related to getting the game up and running.
Currently, the club is involved in a program known as “Coins that Count for Helping Haiti”.
“This program was started by FBLA secretary Cara Lutz,” Kidneigh stated. Cara is a Glenrock Herder and recent addition to the FBLA crew.
“When Cara joined FBLA, she mentioned the problems Haiti is experiencing, and basically started the program on her own.”
Funds are raised through a school wide competition, with classes competing against each other to see who can raise the most monies.
The FBLA is a Herder club that advances members’ knowledge of the business world, along with providing a valuable community service.
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THE SUNDAY MORNING RIDE
Just about every Sunday morning, Glenrock rancher Tim Hiser can be seen riding one of his horses through the quiet and sometimes dark town streets. During his ride, Hiser visits local churches. The name on the church doesn't matter; Tim sees them all as places of worship. After he's arrived, Tim dismounts, secures his horse, and prays on bended knee. "I consider this a ministry," the soft spoken Hiser revealed. "I was called to this by God. It’s a form of worship. What I’m doing didn’t come naturally but came through prayer and understanding. I felt this way back in 2002 and 2003, then got married and got busy with the things married people do." "Faith is hard - we have experiences that make us question how anything could be different – but faith is trusting that it can be." Soon before Tim began his Sunday morning rides, his faith was tested in a terribly painful way. "My wife left me on Sept 15, 2007, soon after she made a trip to the Bahamas," Tim quietly offered. "I struggled through September and October. I counseled with a friend, who suggested I 'Go back and do the last thing God told you to do.'" "My calling became clearer – it’s that point of surrender. When you’re directing a horse you have a set of reins. I had to give God my set of reins. It didn’t work for me to
Tim Hiser stops in front of The Assembly of God Church in Glenrock on Sunday morning. Photo Mark Dosa
have a set along with Him." Tim started his Sunday morning rides on November 4, 2007. Over the last 2 1/2 years, he's missed three, because of out of town commitments. He worshipped wherever he happened to be.
grown. I continue to step out in obedience." Hiser chooses to ride, rather than drive, because riding "Uses one of God's creations. Horses have been such a big part of my life; they're God's tools."
When asked how his ministry affects him, Hiser replied, “It’s built some character, and more than I ever realized, my relationship with God has
However, "Praying is more important than the riding," Hiser emphasized. "The riding is a means of transportation."
Tim normally attends a service after, rather than during, a ride. "It's hard to worship if you’re worrying about your horse pulling a pole down on a car," Hiser laughed. Before attending church worship Tim usually gets to the barn and unsaddles the horse, or leaves it at his house, rid-
ing it back to the barn after church. When asked if he’s comfortable worshipping in so many churches, Tim responded, “I guess I’ve learned it’s not about my comfort, it’s about God’s glory. He is the God of all comfort. He gives us situations that are uncomfortable so we can learn from them, then comfort others, when they are uncomfortable."
After pondering for a bit, Hiser had a few more thoughts.
"Through all this, I don’t feel like I’m dragging my feet anymore. I’m not a saint, I’ve fallen short, but I feel God has forgiven me."
"I don’t have all the answers… God does. I just have to wait."
LOCAL CHURCH HAPPENINGS
Jeremy Huck directs the group of Glenrock and Douglas 6th graders while Mr. Gasser, from Douglas, plays the Baritone for the group during last Wednesday’s March 4th performance in the GMS auditoriuum. Photo © Jessica Smith
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Glenrock First Southern Baptist Men’s Bible Study: Tuesday, March 9, 6:30 p.m. at the Rec Center GRUB night: Wednesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. March 13 - Free Faith Filled Workshop for Parents Two Interactive Sessions: Session 1: Who is this child? 9a-11a Session 2: What’s up? For parents of teenagers 1a-3p Church of St. Louis Way of the Cross: Wednesdays during Lent after the 7:00 p.m. Mass. Have items you’d like to add about your church happenings in our Local Church Happenings? Please email them to: mark.dosa@theglenrockbird.com or publisher@theglenrockbird.com or just come on down to our offices located at 506 W. Birch Street!
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The Glenrock Bird is proud of Glenrock’s Championship Midget Football Team! In fact, so much, that we chose #40 as our new Herder Sports & Events Logo for the 09/10 Herder School Year.
Herder Boys Lose to Buffalo, Newcastle by staff reporter Mark Dosa
The Herder Boys’ basketball team lost a pair of games on Friday, February 26, and Saturday, February 27, falling to Buffalo 34 to 72 at home while succumbing to Newcastle during an away game 49 to 58. Coach Justin Kidneigh revealed that “The team came out sluggish on defense in the first half and Buffalo shot really well. The team did little to disrupt Buffalo’s offensive rhythm. We were chasing cuts and playing behind and getting pinned in the post. This is a game where we took ourselves out and not Buffalo.” Versus Newcastle, Kidneigh
stated, “The team came out much more focused and played with high energy throughout the game. I feel hat we had good defensive hustle and offensive movement. This was a dogfight of a game and in the end it came down to us not shooting well from the 3 point line and missing some put backs off of the offensive rebounds. I was happy with the effort the team played with considering how we had played the night before.” Against Buffalo, the Herders shot 16 percent from beyond the 3-point arc and 30 percent from 2-point land. The boys shot 69 percent from the free throw line.
Kyle Farley led the way with 14 points and 5 rebounds, with Tyler Kelly picking up 6 points and 3 rebounds.
weekend action, will
be reported in the next issue of The Glenrock Bird.
Versus Newcastle, the Herders shot 18 percent from beyond the arc and 54 percent from 2-point land. Free throw percentage was 78 percent. Dustin Worthington led the way with 20 points and 6 rebounds, with Kyle Farley following with 11 points and 6 rebounds. The Herder boys began Regional play in Douglas against Rawlins on Thursday. Results of the Rawlins game, along with other
LADY HERDERS SPLIT WITH BUFFALO AND NEWCASTLE by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Newcastle.
The Glenrock girls’ basketball team lost an away game to Buffalo on Friday, February 26 but came back the next
The Lady Herders fell to Buffalo 37 to 43 while prevailing over Newcastle 41 to 27. Against Buffalo, Coach Tony
quarter started out rough; they jumped out to an 18 to 8 lead at the end of the first quarter. After that we played pretty well. They were up nine at the half.” Lehner continued. “We had a good second half; we got within 2 points in the third quarter but couldn’t quite get over the hump.” Against Newcastle, Lehner revealed that “They (Newcastle) played with some enthusiasm but we felt we had the game in hand but couldn’t quite shake ‘em.” Nevertheless, the Herder Ladies prevailed. Against Buffalo, Shelby Stewart led the way with 12 points and 3 rebounds, closely followed by Shaynna Hoyt with 11 points and 6 rebounds. The Lady Herders made 14 percent of their 3-point goals and shot 35 percent from 2-point land, with free throw percentage coming in at an excellent 89 percent. Versus Newcastle, Shaynna Hoyt led all Herders with 11 points and 8 rebounds, followed by Shelby Stewart with 9 points and 5 rebounds. The Lady Herders shot 29 percent from beyond the arc and 31 percent when in 2-point range. Free throw percentage was a very respectable 78 percent.
Exercise Your Way to Healthier Bones By Leif Johansson
Bone health and exercise really do go hand-in-hand, and what we do in our younger years can predict our bone health as we age. I was fortunate enough to grow up playing outside with friends, running, jumping, rough housing, all the fun things kids are suppose to do, especially in Wyoming. A recent article published in the Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise states that kids who are active, not only in sports but in playtime will actually have better bone health than those who just SIT! Remember how fun it was as a kid to play hard, and how good it felt at the end of the day? Well get out and play hard! As we enter into our thirties this is a very important time to maintain good bone density. Interestingly enough, walking and swimming by themselves are not enough to keep bone density maintained. Higher intensity exercises such as running, jogging, jumping and other weight bearing exercises have shown to maintain high bone mineral density (BMD). As we enter our 40’s we all lose up to 0.5% of our bone density. Again, maintenance is the key, along with continued exercise. At this stage, exercises like BRISK walking, jogging, and jumping exercises are beneficial. Adults who as kids played hard in their younger years have benefited from their play time. Studies reported, show that those who exercised hard in their younger years have maintained good bone density up through their 5th decade, and haven’t lost as much density as their inactive counterparts, and have had fewer falls, and fractures as they’ve become elderly. Remember back to your algebra teacher saying “Use it, or lose it”. The point I’m trying to get across is simple, EXERCISE. Even if you have never exercised, NOW is better than not at all. Bone health is often overlooked, and taken for granted. Through regular weight bearing exercise we can look forward to good bone health. Referenced article can be found at: h t t p : / / j o u r n a l s . l w w. com/acsm-msse/ C i t a t i o n / 2 0 0 4 / 11 0 0 0 / Physical_Activity_and_ Bone_Health.24.aspx Contact Leif Johansson at Wind City Physical Therapy – 235-3910 for more information related to exercise.
Regional play started Thursday in Douglas against Torrington. Results of the Torrington game, along with other weekend action, will be reported in the next issue of The Glenrock Bird.
Shelby Stewart scores during last weeks game. Photo © Mark Dosa
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Austin Smith attempts a three point shot against Buffalo at home on Friday, February 26th - Photo © Mark Dosa.
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Five Seniors will depart the Glenrock High School Drama Department this year. Ending their final curtain call on Feb 24th with “The Man That Came To Dinner” the five seniors posed with the woman who directed them throughout their high school drama careers. From Left to Right: Lisa Adams, Cierra Dawson, The Ever Famous and Much Loved Director (middle) Ada Jane Pauline, Preston Blakely, Elizabeth Eitel and McKenna Parkinson. All will pursue college careers in the Arts. Ladies and Gent.... we shall miss your presence on “The Stage” and we wish you great luck in your future endeavors. - Amanda Smith and the staff of The Glenrock Bird. ....Loved your show guys!
HERDER WRESTLERS END SEASON ON HIGH NOTE by staff reporter Mark Dosa Coach Cory Yingling’s warriors ended their season on a high note at the State Wrestling Tournament in Casper last Friday and Saturday, February 26 and 27. While title contender Matt Widiker was sidelined from competition because of a broken foot, sophomore Troy
Pinkerton placed an excellent fifth in the 189-pound division. Because of Widiker’s injury, along with injuries to Cole Nelson and Cody Lounsberry, the entire Herder crew was comprised of freshman and sophomores – an extremely young team. “It was a good finish for Troy,” Yingling stated. “It
was tough for the rest of the kids. They had a rough go of it. The first round was really tough, though the second round was a bit better.” Perhaps most importantly, however, is the team Yingling was instrumental in creating is the one he will continue to work with next year. Referring to the improvement he has seen in his athletes,
Yingling revealed, “This is the best growing season I’ve seen in 17 years. If you look at photos and video from the beginning of the year and compare it to late in the season, you see tremendous growth.” “During the off-season, we’ll work on strength in the weight room and attend one or two competitions during the summer,” Yingling indicated.
“Next season we’ll work on more advanced techniques.” The coach is pleased with the progress his team has made in mastering the fundamentals this year. Yingling knows that the commitment of his athletes was crucial to this season’s success.
it. My hat is off to all of them. They did a great job.” Hats should also be doffed for coaches Yingling, Don Flynn, and Terry Holler, along with team managers Cyera Collins and Marissa Widiker. They too were instrumental in this year’s success.
“I want to thank all the kids who came out and stuck with
Herder Speech Team Competes Glenrock Against Buffalo, Prepares for School Lunches State Tournament Monday, Mar. 8th Hamburger, All
Tuesday, Mar. 9th Chicken strips, All; Strips of Fire, MS, HS Wednesday, Mar. 10 Chili, All Thursday, Mar. 11 BBQ rib sandwich, All Friday, Mar. 12th Bean burrito, GS, MS; Sack lunch, HS
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selections.
The Glenrock Speech Team attended a tournament in Buffalo on February 26 and 27, with Preston Blakely, Nathin Hansen, and Britney Bartz competing.
“State is a step up from regular meets,” Anfinson stated. “The kids need to be prepared to step it up. Professionalism is important.”
“This was a big tournament, with close to 400 entries,” Herder instructor and Speech Coach Kate Anfinson reported. “We did pretty well as we’ve seen most of the schools before. The competition drew kids mostly from the eastern part of the state, along with kids from South Dakota.” Anfinson stated that with the state tournament taking place on March 11th, 12th, and 13th, her team “Is exhibiting more confidence and enthusiasm. They’re a bit nervous to see all of the schools that will be competing, but everyone is preparing well.” The Herder Coach mentioned that duet teams seem confident and ready, while other team members have for the most part memorized their
Looking forward to the 2010-2011 season, Anfinson feels confident that the team should continue to improve. Next year’s team will be comprised of a lone returning junior, with the majority of competitors now either freshman or sophomores. “We’ve got our feet wet with competition this year,” Anfinson related. “The kids know they need to improve and they’re excited and looking forward to next year. Many of the kids are already preparing new material.” With such a young group returning next year, the experience garnered during this season should bode well for future results.
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COWBOY CORNER Cowboy Poet Columnist TJ Casey
TJ Casey is a singer/songwriter, storyteller, composer and entertainer. He was raised up on ranches in Wyoming and Montana and now teaches the "Code of the West" and poetry to students all across America. Check him out at: www.tjcasey.net.
THE CORRAL
I sat for a spell and pondered, at this sun bleached rack of bones, I thought of the hands that had come and went, In the years that had come and gone, The posts were aged but standing, the rails were broken and bent, If that set of corrals could tell a tale, I'll bet there was quite an event, About that time, that very thought had crossed my wondering mind, A slight breeze blew out of the west, And chills went up my spine, And then, I saw a vision, A bronco, lathered and wet, And off to one side, a tall lean man, A cowboy you could bet, And there on the fence, grim faces, Of men I never knew, Hard eyed stares at the man and the bronc, As the tension grew and grew,
co, The horse just glared, wild eyed, The cowboy tightened up the cinch, Then stepped up in for the ride, The clouds began to gather, A storm was moving in, The sky was as black as a cows insides, And the air was sticky and thin,
A gust of wind blew hard and fierce, And again, I was standing alone, Staring hard at the settling dust, And that sunbleached rack of bones,
Time has passed, and often I think, Of the vision that came to my eyes, Was it the thought of days gone by? Or a spirit that passed thru my mind,
It's quiet now, and most of the time, I sit and ponder alone, But my mind still wanders and takes me back, To that sunbleached rack of bones......
The cowboy stepped to the bron-
THE NIGHT HAWK Night Hawk Bird Columnist Susan R. Stoltz Susan is owner/editor of Women Out West Magazine, featured speaker at writers conferences nationwide including Women Writing the West, Ozark Creative Writers and Writing the Rockies. As a freelance writer Susan has been featured in Open Range Magazine, Cactus Creek Daily and on the website of the National Association of Baby Boomers. Photo © Amanda Smith
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OK, so sue me – no pun intended – I’ve never cooked an eggplant. And if the truth were known I’ve avoided the vegetable like most people avoid the plague. There is just something about it. It’s the size of a small dog, it isn’t white, egg-shaped nor does it have a yolk. Not only that, according to my resources it’s technically not a vegetable – it’s a fruit. It all seems a bit fishy to me like some giant hoax to convince one to eat something they probably will not enjoy. In my research I discovered that eggplants originally came from Asia and the first species brought to Europe WERE actually white and egg-shaped. The name stuck even when the familiar purple eggplant reached Europe years later. Here are a few eggplant facts that you probably don’t need to know any more than I do and constitutes way too much information. Eggplants were also called mad apples in some places, because people thought that eating an eggplant would make you go insane. (That would certainly explain some vegetarians I know
– just kidding!) Centuries ago, Chinese women used a dye taken from the eggplant to stain their teeth black. Sounds ghoulishly like a Halloween prank to me, but Oh Well!
Eggplant is a member of the nightshade family, all of which contain toxic alkaloids. (Potatoes, tomatoes and peppers also belong to this clan.) While all the fruits of the family are perfectly safe, don't eat any other part of the plant.
So why all this fuss over something I’ve spent fifty-two years trying to avoid? Because eggplant is one of the easiest things to grow in a garden. And they’re pretty. So I figure since I’m fairly new at this vegetable growing project I may as well pick a few varieties that are shoe-ins for success. Hence the taste-test effort of the day.
Where does one get a recipe for eggplant you may ask? I know I did. I went straight to the top – Martha Stewart. Stay tuned next week for part 2 ‘Cooking Vegetables the Size of a Small Dog.’
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O’siyo! Hello in Cherokee from the library! Read Me A Story for February 27 –March 6:Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 106th birthday. Pick up the phone this week and listen to a story for a change! Call 436-2353. We’re on the web athttp: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. According to the American Library Association we will be celebrating Teen Tech Week 2010, March 7-13! Teen Tech Week is a national initiative aimed at teens, librarians, educators, parents, and other concerned adults meant to encourage teens to take advantage of libraries' nonprint resources. The 2010 theme — Learn Create Share @ your library — fosters teen creativity and positions the library as a physical and virtual place for safe exploration of the many types of technology available at libraries, including DVDs, music, gaming, video production, online homework help, social networking, tech workshops, audiobooks and more. Happy Teen Tech Week!
Police Beat Thursday, 2.25.10 Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x 4 Medical, signed refusal Parking complaint, owner moved the vehicle Disturbance, officer spoke with subject Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for driving habits Traffic control performed Records check requested Officer completed a VIN inspection Maintenance, Public Works notified Friday, 2.26.10 Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x 2 Ambulance, one transported to Casper Dogs at large, ACO spoke with owner Dogs at large, owner retrieved the dogs VIN inspection completed Disturbance, subject taken to probation and parole office in Douglas Range key issued E-911 Medical, negative report Traffic stop, verbal warning for taillight Traffic stop, verbal warning for stop sign Traffic stop, verbal warning for brake light E-911 Suspicious person Traffic stop, verbal warning for following close Traffic stop, citation for no insurance Traffic stop, one arrested for DUI Saturday, 2.27.10 Rolling Hills patrol completed Juvenile problem, officers responded Suspicious person reported, officer responded E-911 Medical, negative transport Water problem, Public Works notified Range key issued Dogs at large, message left for ACO Found property entered into lost and found Officer unlocked a vehicle door Traffic stop, verbal warning for improper display Sunday, 2.28.10 Rolling Hills patrol completed
Traffic stop, verbal warning for following to close Traffic stop, citation issued for speed Gas drive off reported Traffic stop, written warning issued for speed Comm tech performed a notary Dog at large ACO notified Civil standby, officer complied Comm tech performed a notary Barking dog complaint Traffic stop, citations issued for speed and no insurance x 2 Parking citation issued Monday, 3.1.10 Rolling Hills patrol complete E-911 Medical, signed refusal Extra patrol requested x 2 Suspicious person, Converse County Sheriff's notified Comm tech performed a notary Range key issued Officer performed a VIN inspection Officer performed a welfare check Traffic accident, citation issued for careless driving Tuesday, 3.2.10 Rolling Hills patrol complete Range key issued Comm tech performed a notary E-911 Medical, one transported to Casper Suspicious circumstance, officer responded OAA, officer assisted another agency Citizen complaint, officer spoke to complainant VIN inspection complete Records check complete Officer performed a welfare check Wednesday 3.3.10 Rolling Hills patrol completed x 4 Suspicious noise reported, officer UTL Medical, one transported to Casper Comm Tech performed a notary x2 Range key issued Citizen complaint, door hanger left for owner Traffic stop, written warning issued for speed x 2 Misuse of telephone, officer spoke to subject Officer performed a civil standby Repossession reported
Sunday March 07, 2010
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Senior Shenanigans Happy Birthday this week to Harry Blantz, Imogene Stalder, Marshall Dana and Barb Ireland. 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. Join us every Monday in March for lunch. . . .it’s just a buck! Also all during March, bring a senior who has not been to the Glenrock Senior Center for at least six months, and enter to win a $50 gift certificate to a local vendor of your choice. January Commodities are available for pick-up. This month’s commodities are pork patties, applesauce and northern beans. The Commodity Program is not limited to senior citizens. If you would like more information about the Commodity program, or to see if you qualify, please contact Nancie Fink at 436-9442. Monday, Mar. 8 - BBQ chicken, long grain rice, cabbage AuGratin, roll, spinach salad, apricots Tuesday, Mar. 9 - Pot Roast, potatoes, carrots, roll, salad, pear crisp Wednesday, Mar. 10 - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, country gravy, lima beans, roll,
salad, peach cobbler Thursday, Mar. 11 Lasagna, Italian blend vegetables, garlic bread, salad, fruit and marshmallow cup Friday, Mar. 12 - Shrimp mates, oven browned potataoes, peas, roll, coleslaw, blueberries and ice cream
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by staff reporter Mark Dosa Chronic Waste Disease (CWD) is believed by many to be the culprit responsible for the tremendous decline in Converse County’s mule deer population. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, along with scientists from the University of Wyoming, suspect this may be correct. Dr. Todd Cornish, University of Wyoming Department of Veterinary Sciences Professor and Pathologist, states the hypothesis (scientific assumption) of his team is “CWD is directly causing the population of mule deer to decline.” A five-year study has been commissioned to determine if this hypothesis is true. Justin Binfet, Game and Fish wildlife biologist, reports that the mule deer herd between Glenrock and Douglas has the highest prevalence of CWD in the world. The study began on March 1 of this year. On the first and second days of this month, over 50 mule deer were captured by “muggers” firing fluorescent orange nets from a specially designed rifle
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The initial phase of the study was straightforward but by no means simple. However, through careful planning and the seamless cooperation between Game and Fish personnel, University of Wyoming researchers, and capture specialists Quicksilver Air Inc., the first phase of the study was a well executed, safe, and successful endeavor.
On March 2 at 8:00 a.m., Quicksilver Air pilot Mark Shelton Pilot Mark Shelton, his wife Lisa Shelton, Jeremiah Vardimen and David Rogers pose for a “til next year” photograph. Photo © Mark Dosa lifted off with two muggers. Within fifteen minutes, the crew returned with a would have suffered a crack. crew manager Lisa, along but quietly raced the fifty (deer) family, which includes pair of mule deer. Hog tied, Shelton is a seasoned pilot with muggers David Rivers feet or so to the drop off mule deer, white tail deer, blindfolded, and suspended with over 6,500 helicopter and Jeremiah Vardimen, as- point, carefully relocating elk, and moose. Mule deer from the helicopter in fluo- hours. Impressive, as the sisted Shelton, a native New the animals to a staging area were chosen for the study, as rescent corset-like vests, the current commander of the Zealander. for testing, tagging, and col- they seem most susceptible mule deer were lowered to U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds laring. to the disease. the ground quickly but with demonstration team has com- As soon as the deer were on care. If the cargo were eggs piled just over 2,000 hours the ground, a team of Game As the body temperature U of W doctoral candidates of the animals was elevat- Melia Deviro and Dave Eded while running from the monds were on hand to perchopper, snow was packed form much of the fieldwork, around the deer to avoid and will be extensively inoverheating. A carefully or- volved in the program durchestrated and masterfully ing its five-year duration. choreographed set of tasks then commenced. The monitored deer will be recaptured and reexamined The deer were tranquil- annually during the five-year ized, body temperatures and study. The GPS collars allow blood samples taken, overall researchers to track the aniphysical condition assessed mals on a daily basis. and recorded, tonsil biopsies taken, ears tagged, and The Wyoming Game and GPS collars attached. Team Fish Department and the members communicated in University of Wyoming are whispers to reduce trauma to concerned about CWD and the animals during the pro- its affect on Wyoming’s deer cedure. population. This study is one of many programs designed In less than ten minutes, the to assess and protect this deer were given a reversal valuable natural resource. agent to counter the affects of the tranquilizer and in- Special thanks to Daryl Lutz, dividually placed in sleds. Glenrock resident and ChairGame and Fish personnel man of the Wyoming Game hauled the sleds perhaps and Fish Department Mule fifty feet from the staging Deer Working Group, for alarea. An animal attended to lowing The Glenrock Bird by Game Warden Brady Van to observe and photograph Deberg was monitored until Tuesday’s activities. it able to hold its head without assistance and dilate its eyes properly. The deer was then allowed to bound away on its own accord.
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PICKING THE PERFECT DRESS by Amber Lowrey Prom dresses are one of the main things on a teenage girls mind in the spring. They want the latest styles in prom dresses and they certainly don't want the same prom dresses that their peers are wearing. Individuality and exclusivity are two of the most important factors that these girls
consider when choosing their perfect prom dresses. Unfortunately for these young ladies, it is highly likely that at least one pair of duplicate prom dresses will make their debut at the prom. Fashion Definitions, Terms and Acronyms Spaghetti strap - A thin tu-
bular strap that attaches to the bodice, named for its likeness to a strand of spaghetti. Maillot - A woman's onepiece bathing suit. Shirred waist - A decorative gathering (as of cloth) made by drawing up the material along two or more parallel lines of stitching.
Vintage prom dresses are all the rage these days. Simple and elegant prom dresses can be just as dramatic as some of the racier styles that we have also been seeing more and more of. The more traditional your prom dress, the less likely it is that you will see it on someone else at your prom. If you can get your hands on a prom dress that is authentically vintage, instead of a reproduction, then you are sure to be wearing a one of a kind at your prom.
If the unthinkable happens and the girl you love to hate walks in looking like your twin, don't panic. You should be prepared, plan ahead and have accessories on hand that can change your look in an instant. For instance, a simple vintage strapless can be transformed with some elbow length gloves and a shawl. Whatever you do, don't let this kind of fashion fright ruin your fun for the evening.
being a great source of angst if you take everything too seriously. Prom is suppose to be fun and shopping for prom dresses can either be some of the most fun you have had all year, or some of the most intense stress you have felt all year. It's all in your attitude so try to be light hearted and have the time of your life.
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DEER CREEK CREATIONS: LET YOUR IMAGINATION RUN WILD
Sunday March 07, 2010
by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Brothers Jody and Kelly Chandler have enjoyed creating works of art for their personal pleasure for years. Recently, they’ve decided to venture into the business world, offering their wares to the public. They call their new business "Deer Creek Creations". Kelly is “A master with wood; you imagine it, he can make it,” Jody remarked. “My brother has been working with wood for years, making chairs, desks, tables, hope chests, log furniture, gun cases, outdoor ornaments - just about anything you can dream up.” Jody specializes in creating Native American artifact replicas and emphasizes that every item used is authentic. Rabbit and coyote fur, turkey feathers, cow leather, and
hand-napped arrowheads are typical components of a Chandler replica.
As mentioned above, a variety of items are currently on display in the Brahma Bull.
Currently on display and for sale in the Brahma Bull, located in the Bronco building on Birch Street, are ceremonial staffs, spears, and peace pipes. Jody wants to let folks know that Deer Creek Creations will have items on display at the Deer Creek Days festivities and Art in the Park as well. Being a long time community member, Chandler says that local charities should give him a holler “If you need an item for auction we’d be happy to donate.” Jody also mentioned that trades would be considered, as he is always on the lookout for elk and deer antlers, turkey feathers, and elk ivories. Deer Creek Creations will be handcrafting furniture in a shop located at 118 North 6th Street. Interested folks can call Jody for more information about Deer Creek Creations’ custom woodworking and Native American artifact replicas at 307-267-0457.
The Glenrock Bird has expanded their phone system. The Bird's new phone numbers are as follows: Main line: 307-298-5107 Reporter’s Line: 307-298-5108 Fax Line: 888.282.2590 e-mail: editor@theglenrockbird.com
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