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Town Park to Get Face Life - Story Pg 3 The Town Park and South Rec are slated for face lifts. See Story Pg 3
GLENROCK COMMUNITY - 2-3 Handicap Ramp
Rolling Hills Handicap Ramp is almost complete.
Carrying The Right News... To The Right Places
Volume #3: Issue 46
PUBLIC NOTICE Having met the Wyoming State requirements of the definition of a Paper of Legal Record The Glenrock Bird proudly is and has been a paper of Legal Record capable of printing Public Notices.
Glenrock Wyoming’s Sunday Morning Hometown Local News Newspaper
TOWNPARK TO GET FACE LIFT SEE STORY PAGE 3
Taxi! Taxi!
No, it’s not a misprint—Glenrock now has its very own taxi service! Tom Wright of Tom’s Chiles (a.k.a. Tamale Tom) opened this much needed business earlier this spring to help with a problem he had been pondering for nearly a year.
Glenrockians Picked to Attend Auxilliary American Legion Jesse Martin Post #9 has selected Josh Williams from Glenrock High to attend the 67th session of the American Legion Boys State,
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The Glenrock Bird is also proud to be the Official Paper for the Town of Rolling Hills since 2008.
-Shayna Hoyt Breaks Record-Track and Field-Middle School Gets The Scoop!-
Although a newspaper in the State of Wyoming is not required to become a member of the Wyoming Press Association, a private entity, The Glenrock Bird is currently pending membership with the WPA.
CONVERSE & BEYOND - 5 Douglas Residents Still Wait for Announcement of New Chief Candidate For New City Admin To Be Determined
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The garden area under Town Park is ready for a new planting! Photo © Amanda Smith
by Kelly Pexton The Glenrock Bird had a chance to speak with Public Works Director Dave Andrews in regards to the future of our parks around town. For starters, some of the grills and park benches throughout Glenrock's two main parks (Town Park off Birch, and South Rec off Mormon Canyon) have fallen into disrepair. According to Andrews, these will either be restored to workable condition or replaced as needed. Four new grills will be placed throughout Town Park with two large double-sized grills
placed at the shelter building. One standard grill will find its home at the north end of Town Park, and another grill will be placed on the grounds in the South Recreation Complex (off Mormon Canyon road). For those grills with missing or damaged grates (beyond repair) new replacement grates will be provided. Several park benches around town have been damaged by vandalism over the years and have been in need of fresh paint and repairs. The park bench behind Glenrock Gas and Go (the old JJ's) has been removed for repair and the donor has asked that it be re-
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located. Future plans include another bench to be placed in that position, with other plans in the making this summer to tend to other vandalized or broken down benches around the Town. All roads at Town Park will receive new asphalt and the potholes will be filled in. “As soon as the moisture dries up we’ll take care of the smaller holes ourselves,” stated Dave Andrews. “The bigger ones will be improved by a con-
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GLENROCK CANDIDATE FILING FOR COUNCIL SEATS AND MAYOR MUST FILE BETWEEN MAY 13 and MAY 28, 2010
Fairy Tale Spring: Once Upon A Time, there was a Town called Glenrock... whose townfolk only wished for one thing.... the Spring of 2010..... (but, I digress.)
The snowstorm that blew through Glenrock on Wednesday morning, May 12th left what little bit of Spring that had sprung, scattered on the streets below the trees. This photo was taken on 2nd and Cedar Wednesday morning... in the rain... and the snow... and the sleet...and the cold.... The snow, sleet, rain and cold were all but a distant memory come noon time and all of Glenrock went back to normal. The End. Photo © Amanda Smith.
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MAY I CALL YOU A CAB? GLENROCK TAXI SERVICE OPENS
Opinions Dear Editor, I have a few questions about our community, and maybe others do too, or maybe they have the answers. • Why are there no checks and balances for the Board of the Glenrock Area Solid Waste Disposal District (G.A.S.W.D.D.)? (Aren’t we a democratic society?) • Why are the Glenrock Mayor and Director of Public Works in charge of the Board of the G.A.S.W.D.D? (Isn’t this a conflict of interest?) • How does the city of Glenrock use equipment from the G.A.S.W.D.D. without reimbursement? (I thought these were two separate entities?) • Why does the Director of Public Works live in a different town than Glenrock? (Does this explain why our needs in the town are not met in a timely or satisfactorily manner?) • What is the REAL reason for the “red tape” behind the G.A.S.W.D.D. just recently getting permits to transfer the waste to the Casper Landfill? • Why has the Transfer Station sat empty for over a year since its completion? (Does will this be have anything do 2010 with Kindergarten Registration held Marchto30, wanting be hiredAll as 4 a and consultant to run it after atsomeone 6:00-7:00 p.m. to at Grant. 5 year-olds, whose they retirefalls fromon theor town public works department?) birthday before September 15th are invited • What are the employees told to do with the recycling that to consists of(What (1) anisinformational is attend. collectedRegistration in the bins at the landfill? the purpose of Parent (2) are Completing in the rehaving Orientation, recycling if they just going and/or to bury turning them over hill where no one canand see(3) them?) quired paperwork, The child’s visit to the class• Why do the town employees notimmunization know how to run rooms. Parents need to bring current rethe computer monitoring system for the town water supply? cords and an official and original birth certificate. All (Does this have anything to do with someone wanting to be documents will be returned at the of from the evening. hired as a consultant to run it after theyend retire the town This a wonderful introduction for your child and we publicisworks department?) • forward How does hard worker up foryou his job and look toameeting youthat andshows showing around doesexciting his workclassroom! get fired from the G.A.S.W.D.D.? (I know this our answer; he doesn’t show up on his DAYS OFF…..)
Although the service performs the regular taxi duties, this is not your ordinary cab company. Not only will Glenrock Taxi Service get you from point A to point B, it will also pick up and deliver for you, your groceries, prescriptions, meals—just about anything you can think of! The range on this taxi service is a bit out of the norm as well, covering Casper, Douglas, even Denver and beyond. In fact, there’s not much this service won’t do. “Just about anything [a person] needs done,” Wright said, “I just want to help.”
Kindergarten Registration!
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Registration packets are available now at the Grant Elementary Sincerely, office, and will also be available on the night of registration. Please return completed paperwork at Jenney R. BergeAll students who are registered by April Registration. 1st will be entered in a drawing for free backpacks loaded with school supplies! For more information, please call 436-2774.
Senior Center and she doesn’t have a vehicle,” he said, “Too many people…need to get someplace and can’t.” From this pondering came the Glenrock Taxi Service.
Tom Wright of the new Glenrock Taxi Service. Photo ©Amanda Smith by Jessica Smith
No, it’s not a misprint—Glenrock now has its very own taxi
service! Tom Wright of Tom’s Chiles (a.k.a. Tamale Tom) opened this much needed business earlier this spring to help
with a problem he had been pondering for nearly a year. “I realized the need a year ago because my mother lives at the
HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE RAMP UNDERWAY FOR ROLLING HILLS TOWN HALL by Jessica Smith
When the interior and exterior renovations to the Rolling Hills Town Hall were completed last year, the building had a profes-
Plans for the ramp were completed with an engineer to ensure ADA compliance and Bussey Construction out of Rolling Hills (yay local contractors!) won the bid to build
New ramp at Rolling Hills Town Hall. Photo © Jessica Smith sional new look with the com- this important addition to the plete revamping of the southern hall. The ramp was completed portion of the upstairs into the and approved earlier this week, Clerk’s office, new siding, and in spite of the many weather a steel roof. Also added was a delays dealt with by the combrand new handicapped acces- pany. sible entrance on the back of the building which will be opened A portion of the ramp is being for use once the entrance is fin- paid for through the countyished. wide consensus funding and the rest was budgeted into the
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town’s 2009/2010 Fiscal Year as part of the remodeling of the Town Hall. Rolling Hills was thinking ahead as the plans for the remodeling unfolded, as Rolling Hills Town Clerk Teresa Montgomery explains, “We knew that moving [the Clerk’s office] upstairs would necessitate a handicap access and therefore included that expense in the budget.” There is one more thing to be done now that the construction is complete as Montgomery clarified, “After the ramp is installed, Overhead Door [will] come in and finish installing the door.” Once this is done, the ADA ramp will be available for use and the Town Hall at Rolling Hills will be accessible to all. For more information on handicapped accessibility to the Rolling Hills Town Hall or to check on the progress of the entrance, call 307.436.5348.
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The business has started a bit slow as Mr. Wright explains with a grin, “It’s taken a while for people to grab hold of the conception that there is one,” but with such a wide range of service offered, it shouldn’t take long for business to pick up. For more information and rates, call Tom at 307-797-1147.
Announcements Flynn Piano Studio presents Spring Recital
The students of Paula Flynn will present their 21st annual spring recital on Tuesday, May 18th at 6:30 pm in the Glenrock Middle School Auditorium. Students range in ability from beginner to intermediate/advanced. This recital is free and open to the public
$200 REWARD!
We are offering a $200 Reward for the safe return of our cat.
Missing from the all american motel...A big gray and white cat, named bfk. Missing his right eye, did have a coller with tags, but no grantee he still has it on. Please call 307-2538447, 0r 253-8484, 0r 436-2772. Likes to chase birds and rabbits in the 4th st area.
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TOWN PARK CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE tractor. We expect the work to be completed by midsummer.” When asked about the area beneath the Town Sign that has stood unattended to for several years “The garden area under the Town Park sign needs a good weeding and new seed. As time and money allow, we’ll get to those smaller things. Some of the little extra’s might better be completed by volunteers,” Andrews added.
IT’S ALL FUN AND GAMES… LITERALLY!
Potholes throughout Town Park are currently in the process of being repaired according to Public Works Director Dave Andrews. The repair of the potholes should be completed by mid summer. Photo of entrance to park © Amanda Smith
Those Wrasslin’ Wrestlers of Glenrock The Glenrock Wrestling Club competed in the Freestyle and Greco state tournament in Casper this weekend, Friday through Sunday. We had 17 wrestlers compete in the two different categories This was a great tournout for the Glenrock Wrestling Club and all the kids wrestled hard and gave a good showing for the town of Glenrock. The following were the results: Placing in their respective brackets were: Ian Arnold, 9/10 70 pounds, 2nd freestyle, 4th greco Aftin Matthews 9/10 55 pounds, 5th freestyle Kayla Likes 11/12 100 pounds, 5th greco Joseph Taylor 11/12 60 pounds 4th freestyle Jackson Taylor 13/14 105
pounds 5th freestyle Casey Sebesta 7/8 60 pounds greco And in a surprising place for first-year wrestler Dane Moore at 9/10 80 pounds he placed 4th in freestyle. Also wrestling hard but not placing were: 7/8 Andrew Albrandt 65 pounds Wyatt Patzke 55 pounds Cody Pinkerton 87 pounds Dustin Simmons 60 pounds 9/10 Zane Moore 60 pounds 11/12 Alec Arnold Ethen Moulton Trenten Moulton Garrett Schwindt
LOCAL CHURCH HAPPENINGS
by Jessica Smith
are more on the way!
If you have a baby, toddler, or preschooler, set aside some time on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for the Glenrock Community Playgroup. The idea for the playgroup belongs to Trish Popovitch, who is aided by her trusty sidekick Jessica Smith.
There is no charge, but an adult is expected to stay with each child. For more information regarding the playgroup, call Trish at 436.2454 or e-mail at HYPERLINK "mailto:thoth4277@yahoo. com" thoth4277@yahoo.com .
Mrs. Popovitch, who is also the Acting Curator of the Deer Creek Museum and Vice Chairman of the Historical Commission, began the playgroup as a bit of a ‘support system’ for Moms—both new Moms and those that have crossed that bridge before. “[We wanted] to offer a place for Moms new to Nik Popovitch and Vivian Smith town who may not know anyone yet, and establishedenjoy play time. Photo © Jesica parents with…children, who want to socialize them before they hit Kindergarten,” Popovitch said.
Glenrockians Selected To Attend American Legion and Legion Auxiliary 67th Session by Mark Dosa American Legion Jesse Martin Post #9 has selected Josh Williams from Glenrock High to attend the 67th session of the American Legion Boys State, to be held on the fairgrounds in Douglas between June 5 and 11, 2010.
High was also selected to attend the 67th session of the American Legion Girl’s State, to be held on the campus of Northwest College in Powell between May 5 and 12, 2010.
Marie was selected for her outstanding achievement within her school and community.
Marie Kroll from Glenrock
Congratulations to these fine Glenrock High students for their commitment to their school and community, and for their respective nominations.
Its a Boy!
Its a Girl!
Young Master Gabriel Donovan Bishop was born May 4, 2010 at 6:21 am. to Jesse Richard and Samantha Jo (Shultz) Bishop of Glenrock. Master Gabriel tipped the scales at a hefty 8#14z and measured 211/2" in length. Maternal grandparents are Pamela Shultz and Ron Guthrie, both of Glenrock; paternal grandparents are Rick and Vicki Bishop of Glenrock. Great grandparents include George Neal Wiggins I & Martha Wiggins of Deland, FL and Marlene Bean of Midwest, WY.
Lil Miss Kennley Rayne Blackburn was born May 4, 2010 at 6:23 p.m. to Nicholas and Kaylann Blackburn of Glenrock. Miss Kennley tipped the scales at a dainty 6#12z and measured 20-1/2" in length. Maternal grandparents are Danny and Lori Hoyt; paternal grandparents are Bill and Sandy Blackurn, all of Glenrock. Great grandparents include John and Donna Flynn of Glenrock, Lois Hoyt of Glenrock, John and Barbara Blackburn of Canon City, CO, and Don Livingston of Cody, WY.
Josh was selected for his outstanding achievement within his school and community.
The group meets each Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Art Room at the Rec Center. It is open to children up to the age of 5. There are toys, puzzles, and coloring books already in place for the kids to play with, and thanks to the Senior Center Thrift Store there
TOPS AWARDS FOR 2009 The monthly awards honored Jo Ann Loos and Greta Peppersack. They weighed in four weeks in a row. We also had our yearly awards for 2009. We recognized our past officers: Jo Ann Loosleader, Betty Carpenter-CoLeader, Dorothy Snell-Treasurer, Glennda Wilcox-Treasurer and Weight Recorder. Several of our members brought calorie charts every week. Jo Ann Loos has brought charts for 15 years, Peaches Richards for 14 years, Dorothy Snell for 10 years, and Betty Carpenter for 3 years. Perfect attendance honors were given to Dorothy Snell.
Glenrock First Southern Baptist Graduation celebration this Sunday during regular church services at 10:45am with church dinner to follow in their honor. Tuesday night is bible study at the Rec Center at 6:30pm. NO GRUB FOR THE SUMMER. Youth Sunday school clases will meet at the Cinema Cafe at 9:30am on Sunday morning for 7th - 12th graders.
Saint Louis Catholic Church Saint Louis Catholic Church will offer the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 23 in honor of the Seniors from the parish who will graduate that day. Immediately after Mass there will be a reception in the Parish Hall for the graduates. Congratulations to those graduating: Alexis Blackburn, Christine Dona, Kyle Farley, Alex Favela, Danny Nugent, Kylie Walters.
The one KOP that stayed in black all year was Peaches Richards. KOPS numberals were given to Greta Peppersack for 17 years, Jo Ann Loos for 15 years, and Peaches Richards for 13 years. A new award for us is the Phoenix Award. This is for people that weighed in higher than their original starting weight and have lost weight. Glennda Wilcox lost 9 pounds, Jeannette Stanton lost 8.5 pounds, and Lee Wells lost 7.25 pounds. Our club lost a total of 32.5 pounds in 2009. Each member lost an average of 3.61 pounds.
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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.
WYOMING TRACK CLASSIC By Paula Flynn: Two student athletes excelled at the Wyoming Track Classic held in Casper on May 3rd. To participate in the Wyoming Track Classic, athletes must have results in the top 10 places among all classes from across the state. These athletes compete for the title “Best of the Best”. GHS athletes Shaynna Hoyt and Dustin Worthing-
ton were among those invited. Shaynna Hoyt “put” her Shot Put 36’2.5” for a 7th place finish against five 4A, two other 3A, and two 2A schools. Dustin Worthington competed in both the Long Jump and Triple Jump competitions. Going into the Classic, Dustin posted a 2nd best in the state in both the Long Jump with a leap of 22’3” and the Triple Jump at 45’2.5”.
At the Classic in the Long Jump competition Dustin improved by 2.5” with a leap of 22.’5.5” for a new Glenrock High School record and a 2nd place finish in the race for the Best of the Best. Then in the Triple Jump, he bounded for 44'1.75" for a first place finish and the title "Best of the Best". When asked about Dustin's accomplishments at the Casper
Class i c , Dustin's mother stated, "I am very proud of him. He's had a very successful year. His senior year has just been amazing for him. It is quite an honor to be asked to compete at the Wyoming Track Classic and then for him to have such great success, it just made me very proud. Long and Triple Jump are his strengths and we wish him all the best at the Regional
EXTRA! EXTRA! GLENROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL GETS THE SCOOP!
Staff of the middle school newspaper, The Ram, from back left: Tage Burd, Madeleine Brant, Jessica Caves, Jaelyn Walters, Kirsten Haynes, Jamie Hawkins Front row: Elijah Stewart, McCall Garner, Justin Love, and Kolten Thompson. Photo © Jessica Smith. by Jessica Smith G.I.M.S. 6th graders have jumped on the media bandwagon and created a school newspaper. Titled ‘The Ram’, this six page publication comes out every two to three weeks thanks to Editor Jessica Caves and nine other reporters. “Sometimes it can be a little hectic,” Caves
said (preaching to the newspaper choir), “because you don’t exactly know what you’re doing…because some people already have their stuff done and others don’t, and so we’re all mixed up, but…it’s fun!” The group decided on their paper’s name in an age-old ritual—called pulling a name out
of a hat. Some of the names that weren’t drawn were ‘The School Star’ and ‘G.I.M.S. Weekly’. The paper has six pages with such sections as Sports, People & Lifestyle, History, and a Word Search, along with reporting on things happening in their school. Jaelyn Walters, who enjoys her
job as reporter, covers the ‘For Your Information’ section and uses the internet for most of her information. “It…gives facts about the world,” she said of her column. Jamie Hawkins—another columnist—came up with a ‘Guess the Animal’ contest for each edition of the paper. “I’ve put these hints about…animals and then I put a jar in the office
and State meets." Glenrock High School Principal, Chris Gray had this to say about these two students, "This just tells you what kind of athletes these two are. They went up against the best the state had to offer and came away very successful. Not only are they great athletes for our school, but they are outstanding students as well. They always step up when the competition calls for it and represent us well in their individual events." and people can put their guesses in…if they win, they…get a free pop,” Hawkins explained, “It’s amusing to see…all the answers!” The group can get help and support from various teachers and administrators if needed, but have had very little cause to do so as of yet. “They just work so hard…they go down there every day after lunch,” said Middle School Principal Kerry Smith, “They have an enrichment period and that’s their enrichment, doing the newspaper.” Mr. Smith, who is proud of the way these students came to him with the idea of a school newspaper further added, “… there’s no if’s, ands, or buts about it…they get the job done. They’ve published two editions so far and they’re working on a third. It’s their initiative, they came to me…they’ve done it on their own.” The group plans to continue the newspaper next year during school if it is possible, and many of the students say they’d like to pursue reporting later in life (The Glenrock Bird anyone?). With initiative and drive such as they have now, these youngsters will no doubt succeed at whatever they choose to do.
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Headaches – Dr. Kathy Blair, PT, DPT Headache Review: The head is one of the most common sites of pain in the body. The most common types of headache can be classified as 1) primary, 2) secondary, and 3) cranial neuralgias, facial pain, and other headaches. The most common types of primary headaches are 1) tension, 2) migraine, and 3) cluster. Tension headaches are the most common type of primary headache and usually are treated with over-the-counter medications for pain Secondary headaches are a symptom of an injury or an underlying illness. When should patients with headache seek medical care? A patient should seek medical care if their headache is: • The "worst headache of your life" • Different than your usual headaches • Starts suddenly or is aggravated by exertion, coughing, bending over, or sexual activity • Associated with persistent nausea and vomiting • Associated with fever or stiff neck • Associated with seizures • Associated with recent head trauma or a fall • Associated with changes in vision, speech, or behavior • Associated with weakness or change in sensation • Not responding to treatment and is getting worse • Requires more than the recommended dose of over-thecounter medications for pain • Disabling and interfering with work and quality of life
Wiseman Torrington Track Invite By Paula Flynn: GHS athletes shone at Wiseman Torrington Track Invite on May 7, 2010. Among those shining brightest that day was Shaynna Hoyt who broke the school record in the Shot Put with a throw of 38'4". Speaking with Hoyt’s mother about her daughter’s new school record Lori said, “It’s been a personal goal of Shaynna’s to break the record. We weren’t able to be at the track meet because of work at the flower shop (Sunday being Mother’s Day), but she called us when she broke it and she just sounded “tickled pink”. My heart nearly exploded. I’m
not sure if our not being there helped her just relax and throw or what, but Danny and I are just so proud of her. She set a goal and worked so hard to achieve it. It’s a neat thing as a parent to watch that happen.” Congratulations to Shaynna and the rest of the GHS Track team and their impressive results at the Wiseman Torrington Invitational. On May 14 & 15, the team travels to Douglas for the Regional 3A East meet. It’s a short trip, let’s all get out and support our team! The team results follow: GIRLS:
200m: Whisper Summers 28.96, Shannon VanAntwerp 30.98, Shantel Stellpflug 30.99 400m: Gina Byrd 68.17 (2nd place), Shannon VanAntwerp 71.37 800m: Shelby Stewart 2:36.97 (4th place), Bailey Dahlke 3:07.10 1600m: Marissa Widiker 6:19, Mary Nelson 6:20, Taylor Berge 6:46 100/110m hurdles: Kara Lutz 17.32 (3rd place), Shannon Brant 18.18 (8th place) 300m hurdles: Kara Lutz 53.72 (5th place) 400m relay: Gina Byrd, Samantha Brant, Kaitlyn Mader,
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Whisper Summers, 56.92, (7th place) 1600m relay: Gina Byrd, Kaitlyn Mader, Shantel Stellpflug, Brianna Farley, 4:31.51 (3rd place) 3200m relay: Taylor Berge 2:54.2, Kaitlyn Mader 2:51.2, Mary Nelson 2:52.2, Marissa Widiker 2:50 for a combined time of 11:28.16 and a 7th place finish. High jump: Rebecca Downs improved over the KW Invite by adding another inch at 4’8” (4th place), Kara Lutz 4’4” Pole vault: Shayla Wickett 8’6” (2nd place), Kara Lutz 7’6” Long jump: Kylie Walters 14’4.75”, Whisper Summers
13’9.25”, Brianna Farley 13’.5”, Shantel Stellpflug 12’1.5” Triple jump: Brianna Farley 31’5.25” (5th place), Rebecca Downs 29’10.25”, Whisper Summers 27’10.75”, Shannon VanAntwerp 27’7” Shot put: Shaynna Hoyt 38’4” (1st place) NEW SCHOOL RECORD!!! Ashley Stewart 33’8” (6th place), Shayla Wickett 28’9” Discus: Rebecca Downs 103’2” (7th place), Shaynna Hoyt 91’4”, McKenna Hoyt 90’3”, Shayla Wickett 65’10” BOYS: 100m: ClintDewald 12.38
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200m TylerYoung 25.39, Jeff Holder 27.44, Ryan Boner 29.68 400m: Ryan Boner 68.47, Cody Grenseman 74.99 800m: Matthew Widiker 2:26.56 1600m: Raider Nelson 5:07.78 (7th place), MatthewWidiker 5:26, Lane Blakeley 6:12, Shannon Mares 6:15 300m hurdles: Dustin Worthington 42.48 (1st place), Seth Gore 50.03 400m relay: Tyler Young, Kyle Farley, Clint Dewald, Dustin Worthington 47.73 (7th place) 3200m relay: Shannon Mares 2:36.2, Daniel Walters 2:32.8, Sean Wickersham 2:53, Lane Blakeley 2:42.5 for a combined time of 10:47.16 and a 3rd place finish. Pole vault: Kyle Farley 12’6” (2nd place), Clint Dewald 11’6” (6th place) Long jump: Dustin Worthington 20’11” (2nd place), Kyle Farley 19’10” (7th place), Derrick Rowe 17’5.5” Triple jump: Dustin Worthington 44’4” (2nd place), Kyle Farley 40’4.75” (6th place) Shot put- Taylor Tresch 34’11”, Josh Williams 26’8”, Cole Nelson 25’7” Discus: Taylor Yingling 91’2”, Josh Williams 88’11”, Taylor Tresch 84’, Jeff Holder 80’3”
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Douglas Announces No New Police Chief... Yet.
UNITED WAY FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN CONVERSE Converse County United Way is pleased to announce that it is the time of year for non-profit agencies to apply for funding. Funding opportunities are available to any Converse County non-profit agency with a 501(c)3 who completes an application. Our primary focus for funding is on direct “people” services. Your local United Way is a group of volunteers from Douglas and Glenrock who work throughout the year collecting donations. The current Board
consists of Melanie Cielinski, Jill Nordwick, Ruth Fulton, Jackie Grosdidier, Nancie Fink and Kris Walker. All donations that are raised stay in Converse County. Converse County United Way has provided funding to Douglas and Glenrock Senior Centers, Boys & Girls Club of Glenrock & Douglas, Youth Development Services, Converse County Library Foundation, Converse County Coalition Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault, Douglas Youth
Hockey, Jubilee House, Glenrock Early Childhood Center, Wyoming Child and Family Development, Local Chapter of Red Cross, and more. If you are interested in applying for funding, or have questions about United Way of Converse County please contact Dolly Grant at 307-358-5813 to receive an application. Deadline for applications is Friday, May 21 @ 8am.
Strong Candidates Vie For Douglas City Administrator Position Three candidates stood before the city council on May 10 to be publicly interviewed for the job of City Administrator.
tomer service,” Mackey said when tackling a question concerning his delegation skills and philosophy.
Mike Mackey made the trip from Sheridan, Carlo Pilgrim from Maine, and Lee San Miguel from Arizona. All took their turn in front of the microphone to answer numerous questions ranging in topic.
The job of City Administrator requires a person ready to take on leadership. When asked about his definition of management, Pilgrim said, “A manager gets the job done. A leader leads the people.”
With budget talks in process, the issue of fiscal budget is a burning issue. Mackey stated, “It’s an ongoing process.” “You can only do what you can do with the funds available.”
Pilgrim made strong comments regarding his feelings on working with the public. “What’s important is getting the input from the public.” “We’re doing this to provide a service to the public. We need to remember that.” “One thing I do, every manager/leader must do, I work with the people.”
When questioned about ethics, Mackey responded, “Honesty has to be at the top.” “I have a problem with people who are less than forthright.” “We all work together in cus-
Miguel tackled the question on ethics by saying, “One of the things you can depend on
with me is my integrity.” When speaking on public virtue, Miguel answered, “Virtue is honor. We’ll do everything we can in an honorable way.” Miguel took a stand concerning customer service. “Listen,” he said. “Listen to interests, not just positions.” Miguel also repeatedly made his point that he feels city government should be very accessible to the public. He mentioned occasionally moving council discussions to a public place to make people feel more welcome. The next city council meeting is May 24. The announcement of the new administrator is expected to occur at that meeting.
by Kelly Pexton
The May 10 Douglas City Council meeting ended without the announcement of a new Chief of Police for Douglas. The public will have to wait until Monday, May 17 to know who will be filling the position, according to Interim City Administator Forrest Neuerburg. A special council meeting is slated to take placein council chambers on the morning of the 17th at 9 a.m. At that time the long wait will be over. Former Chief of Police Lori
Emmert retired February 5 of this year. Since that time Douglas Police Sergeant Ron Casselenda has been serving as acting police chief. As previously reported in The Glenrock Bird, the three candidates awaiting the final decision are Sgt. Ron Casselenda, Sgt. Todd Matthews, and Chief Ryan Evans. Matthews, like Casselenda is currently a Sergeant with the Douglas Police Department. Chief Ryan Evans is the current Chief of Police in Monticello, Iowa. Cassenlenda has been with the DPD since July of 1981. Matthews has been with DPD since May of 1990. Evans has been
Chief in Monticello for six years.
All three have endured the lengthy process which started in the hands of the Sheriff and Chief’s Association of Wyoming. That group had the task of weeding down all the applicants to these final three. Now the decision has fallen into the hands of the Douglas City government.
Neuerburg has the job of filling the position. His decision is final based on concurrence from the city council.
Douglas Seniors Hit The Mother Load! Lots of money! That was the thought in the minds of many Douglas High School seniors at Awards Day on May 11. College is a great step to take. Those embarking on the journey make the transition from child to adult. They gain an advantage by furthering their education and continuing to expand their minds. With the rising costs of tuition, books, and the whole experience in general, college can also put quite a dent in one’s pocket book. Much to their delight, many of the Douglas seniors were rewarded for their hard efforts by receiving scholarships to help them as they advance to the next phase of life. Numerous scholarships were
handed out at the packed Douglas High School auditorium. They ranged from athletic scholarships to academic. Some were presented by college institutions, others by local groups. Regardless of where they came from or who they were presented by, each scholarship was a blessing to the recipient. The following students received scholarships on Awards Day in these money amounts: Alena Hetzer $2100, Alexandra Bruce $200, Brendon Edwards $1300, Cadi Dugger $16000, Cassandra Igo $1200, Chyna Baker $250, Danielle Evans $2000, Dylln Rider $4100, Elizabeth Butler $4500, Eric Thorsell $15000, Houston Falkenburg $5900, Jacob Marcus $14100, Jamie Geho $2000, Jesse Page $100, Jesus Ramos
$3250, Jonathon Richardson $5500, Kari Addleman $900, Kasey Watson $950, Katelyn Steele $100, Kevin Aaron Miller $500, Kiefer Murphy $300, Kristina Berto $4000, Laci Scheehle $250, Lauren Fracasso $20000, Marcus Jackson $250, Meghan Kolf $70268, Michael Oban $1650, Morgan Casperson $700, Morgan Peden $4064, Pierre Etchemendy $9838, Quentin Kane $1800, Raegan Scott $31700, Rhiann Dameron $3200, Sterling Spilinek $255104, Steven Nordwick $54024, Tara Paris $3300, Taylor Dilts $1000, Tiffany Sloniker $1000, Tim Fosmo $40000, Tori Hinds $500, Trae Seebaum $3900, Trenton Carr $1000, Tricia Jensen $48618.
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COWBOY CORNER
He was sorta like a doctor; had remedies and cures. From blisters to Arbuckle’s; and saddle sores for sure.
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Cowboy Poet Columnist TJ Casey THE CHUCKWAGON COOK
Who drove the old Chuckwagon; when they pulled from Abilene.
The Chuckwagon Cook
The one who cooked the cobblers, side pork and sourdough. Sometimes what a man could kill; from rabbit to buffalo.
The most important person that ever haled the range; is the one who kept the cowboys fed, and I reckon it won’t change. The one that cooked the biscuits, the taters, beef, and beans.
The one who drove the wagon when the herds were headed north. Who kept the fires going?
He could cook a gourmet meal with the staples of his trade; flour and salt, baking powder. You wouldn’t believe the grub that he made. Some said he could sure be cranky; cantankerous to say the least. He wasn’t afraid of anything whether it be man or beast! There was surely no complaining; about the spread cookie put out. You’d starve to death or cook yerself; on that I have no doubt! So if you have one thing to say, better have you another look; there’s a bunch of us boys who wouldn’t be here… if it weren’t for the Chuckwagon Cook!
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I’m Just Sayin... The Natural Foods Store Experience Most people who know me would probably scoff in disbelief that I stepped foot into the Natural Foods Store. In keeping with all the celebrity excuses for bad behavior I would have to say that I’m addicted to Burger King – or I’m a Burger Kingaholic. That and peanut butter. I have an innate tendency to shy away from fruits and some vegetables. I’m a carnivore through and through and will choose to eat red meat before most anything else. It’s always been my opinion that man didn’t make it to the top of the food chain to eat just lentils. So I decided supplements were the answer. I walked into the store and found it pleasant enough. At first. I asked an employee where the natural supplements were and he looked at me as if I’d grown a cat out of my ears. He impatiently waved toward the other side of the store. I wandered that direction. It didn’t take me long to realize that half the building was supplements. Rows and rows of vitamins and minerals and proteins and bee jelly and flax, soy, gluten, whey, colon cleansing (whoa steer clear of that!), olive leaf complex and so on. Who knew that Jamaican Dogwood could help cure anxiety? Now you know. As I picked up this bottle and that and wondered at the purpose for each I began to feel anxious, hence the Jamaican Dogwood recommendation. If all these supplements were available perhaps I should be taking more of them. What if I was leaving something very important out of my diet? What if Gotu Kola was the answer to all my problems? Don’t ask you don’t want to know. I covertly began to watch the other people in the store. What had they selected? The first lady came by in an obviously cotton pair of pants and a knitted
hat and she looked completely organic. You know, all tans and woven bamboo. She took one look at my sweatshirt and turned up her nose. It was as if she had x-ray vision and could see that the label said 10% synthetic. Next came an elderly man with glasses as powerful as a microscope. His eyes loomed huge at me from behind the rims. He chose a bottle of supplements for good eye health. Holding up the bottle he said, “Been taking these for fifteen years.” He turned and bumped into the vitamin stand as he left. Another woman hit me from behind with her cart and then sighed in an exasperated way while she backed up and veered around me. No apology. It must have been the synthetic in my sweatshirt. I wanted to holler, “My jeans are cotton,” to her receding backside. Never mind.
In a store where good health and well-being is proudly displayed in every aisle how could so many people be so unhappy? Everybody I saw looked worn or concerned or just plain miserable. I strolled into the actual food section of the store. Soy blocks and powders, and unsalted this and low or no-sugar everything. I’m sorry but if I’m looking for something sweet, Amasake - a fermented drink made from sweet rice and koji (a grain catalyst in the fermentation process) - isn’t what I go for. No wonder everybody looked unhappy. I took my two bottles; one of veggie tabs, one of fruit tabs and made my purchase. Then I walked across the street to the bakery. Sugar might not be good on a cellular level but don’t they always say ‘attitude is everything” and “mind over matter?” I'm just sayin.....
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Obituary Helen Davis Memorial services for Helen Ruth Rainey Davis will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sat., May 22, 2010, at First Baptist Church in Lusk with Pastor Tom Strock officiating. Mrs. Davis passed away at Niobrara Health and Life Center Mar. 26, 2010. Memorials may be made to Niobrara Health and Life Center. A full obituary was published previously. Pier Funeral Home in Lusk is in charge of arrangements.
Carol Bertagnoli Carol Bertagnolli, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on April 29. Carol was born on July 5, 1928 in Randolph, Utah as one of five children to Clifford and Silvia Snowball Henderson. She was married to David Bertagnolli for 42 years prior to his passing in 2008. She was the loving mother of two children, Michael and Barbara. Carol worked as an LPN at the Wyoming State Hospital for 37 years prior to retiring. She loved being with family and friends and enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, reading and working puzzles. Carol is survived by son, Michael O’Brien, Evanston; stepdaughter, Barbara (Bruce) Grover, Spanish Fork, Utah; brothers, Jim (Sue) Henderson, Evanston; and Dr. Sheldon Hen-
derson, Glenrock; sister-in-law, Jane Henderson, Evanston; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and also many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dave; her brother, Dale Henderson, and her sister Mary Studer. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will follow at a later date. Carol’s family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude for the tireless efforts and support given by Uinta Home Health and Hospice, especially Cyndi, Leticia, Monica, Carrie, and Debra.
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Renée (Corson) Leppard, 51, passed away at her home in San Marcos, Tex., Sat., May 8, 2010.
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She was born Mar. 12, 1959, in Casper, Wyo. Survivors are her husband, Michael Leppard of San Marcos; son Jeremiah Brownmiller of Denver, Colo.; daughter Autumn; sisters Mary Ann Davis of Glenrock, Wyo., and Rita Downs of Douglas, Wyo., brother Jim Tangney of Lusk, Wyo.; and in-laws, nieces and nephews.
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Happy Birthday this week to Maxine 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.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Rose Corson, brother, John Tangney, two nephews, and two nieces.
Be sure to bring come to lunch with a friend on Tuesdays in May… its “Two-for-One Tuesdays” at the Glenrock Senior Center! $3.00 for you and a friend to enjoy lunch…it’s the best deal around! This special applies only to persons 60 and above and only for meals served in the dining room.
Memorial services are pending. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.
April Commodities are still available for pick-up if you have not received yours yet. This month’s Commodities are northern corn, canned peaches and shredded cheese. 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
We would also like to thank her CNAs, Janice, Jill, Nikita and Rebekah, who gave such loving care during her last few weeks.
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