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Horse Struck/Killed in Glenrock Tuesday June 8 at approximately 9:45 p.m. Highway Patrolman Jeremy Pittsley responded to a single vehicle accident at
GLENROCK COMMUNITY - 2-4 Cancer Relay For Life a Huge Success
Mormon County Road was a hotbed of activity at approximately 5:45 on Thursday evening.
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150th Pony Express Anniversary Re-Ride to Pass Through Glenrock by staff reporter Mark Dosa Beginning in California and winding its way through nine states before reaching its final destination in St. Joseph, Missouri, the 150th Pony Express Anniversary Re-Ride will pass through Glenrock on Thursday, June 17. The rider and mailbag exchange will take place early in the morning, with the mochila carrying the ceremonial mail scheduled to arrive at the Deer Creek Museum at 5:30 a.m. Depending on weather conditions and how the ride is progressing, the rider and horse may arrive as much as two hours early or late, although currently the re-ride is very close to being smack dab on schedule. Having left San Francisco, California on June 6 and already having passed through Nevada, the event will weave its way through Utah on Monday, with Express riders scheduled to first appear in Wyoming on Tuesday, June 15 at the Fort Bridger State Pone Express Cont Page 3
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Human Skull Unearthed by Glenrockian Identified by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Tim Feeback, a Glenrock resident since 1972 and local Brand Inspector, plans on campaigning as a write-in candidate.
Originally thought to be the remains of a child traversing the Oregon Trail, recent examination of the skull has changed the initial hypothesis.
Nelson One Special Glenrockian Special: adjective, exceptionally good or precious. Cathy Nelson fits this description to a "T".
CONVERSE & BEYOND - 5 Verizon Wireless Outage A hardware failure at a Verizon switching facility in Aurora Colorado created massive service outages for Verizon customers in most of Wyoming and parts of Colorado.
Ubben New Gubernatorial Candidate University of Wyoming Senior Research Scientist Rick Weathermon points to a skull section that identifies it as belonging to a Native American Indian. Photo © Mark Dosa
“The orbital ridge (the area of the skull underneath the eyebrows) indicates that this skull belonged to a male,” Weathermon stated. The orbital ridge of the skull fragment was smooth, indicative of males. A sharper orbital ridge is a female characteristic. Weathermon further stated that
the skull belonged to a Native American Indian. The location of ‘sutures’ (squiggly looking line-like indentations on the surface of a skull) is used to determine the nationality of a deceased individual. A dig at the skull site was scheduled for the media at 1:30 p.m. last Monday. Shortly be-
fore the appointed time, the dig was called off. Natrona County Coroner Connie Jacobson revealed that word from the site, where Weathermon and other experts were conducting a pre-dig, was that any further work would be Skull Cont Page 8
by Jessica Smith
According to the website www. relayforlife.org, ‘the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease’. During this signature fundraising event for the Society, team members take turns walking or running around a track or path. Relays are overnight events that can last up to 24 hours, “because cancer never sleeps.”
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Tom A. Ubben, a self-described “plain working man”, has decided to throw his hat in the ring for Wyoming governor.
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HORSE STRUCK/KILLED IN GLENROCK by Paula Flynn
Tuesday June 8 at approximately 9:45 p.m. Highway Patrolman Jeremy Pittsley responded to a single vehicle accident at mile post 1 on Highway 95 near the I-25 interchange. A Chevy Lumina heading south "out of town", driven by a young female, struck a dark colored horse that was standing in the roadway. Unfortunately, both the horse and the car lost in the collision.
Senator Jim Anderson (left) poses with Mayor Steve Cielinski just moments after Senator Anderson shaved Mayor Cielinski’s head during the 2010 Cancer Relay for Life Walk in Glenrock on June 4th and 5th. THANKS GUYS! THAT WAS HILARIOUS! :) Photo © Amanda Smith
$10,000 raised in 2009. The Relay opens with the survivor walk or ‘victory lap’ and this year had over 35 Converse County survivors celebrating their victories over cancer. During the Relay there is also a ‘Luminaria Ceremony’ where lighted bags line the track in honor of survivors and in mem-
ory of those lost to the illness. “We had a beautiful luminaria ceremony [with] over 300 [of them] lit,” Allen stated. A first year participant mentioned, “Many people walk for different reasons. I walked for my dad and grandmother. After the Luminaria Ceremony I made sure to find the bags for both of them then sit and visit with their
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Rolling Hills Enjoys DAY ON THE HILL
Feeback To Run For Council Seat
CANCER RELAY FOR LIFE HUGE SUCCESS
The Converse County Relay For Life was held beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 4th and ending at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 5th in Glenrock’s Town Park. Eighteen teams from Glenrock and Douglas joined the Relay this year and together raised more than $22,000 for The American Cancer Society—with money still adding to this total until August. Cindy Allen, Director for Converse County’s Relay, was very pleased with the efforts of the fundraising teams. “We more than doubled our money from last year!” she said, noting the 10 teams and approximately
The store will be offering Wranglers jeans, home accents, handbags, jewelry, belts, handmade cowgirl saddle stands, P.C. Perkins hand crafted leather goods, along with and introducing McFadden jewelry.
On Saturday and Sunday, June 5th and 6th, the Town of Rolling Hills hosted “A Day on the Hill”,
A human skull unearthed by a Glenrock plumbing contractor on December 1 of last year has been identified.
University of Wyoming Senior Research Scientist and Bio-Anthropologist Rick Weathermon is an expert in the identification of human remains, and has determined both the sex and race of the individual whose skull was unearthed last winter.
Pinkerton to Open New Full Western Store in Glenrock!
memories. It’s still amazing to me how hard it can be to deal with the effects of this disease even after 20 or more years.”
The horse was killed upon impact while both the driver and passenger were transported to the hospital for injuries sustained in the accident. "It appears," Trooper Pittsley stated, "that the car struck the horse near the driver's side headlight. Because of a horse's high center of gravity, this then 'tripped' the horse which flipped it up onto the cab area of the car, doing significant damage to the windshield and interior." Pittsley reminds everyone that this stretch of highway is dark and has livestock grazing on either side of it during the summer months.
Drivers are asked to use caution always, but bare in mind that large livestock could be out and accidents can happen. When asked how the horse came to be on the road, the patrolman voiced that it is still being determined. "A hole in the fence from a previous accident earlier in the week is a possibility. We really can't say at this time." Identity of the driver and the horse owner were not released.
A major highlight to this year’s event came when the teams reached their goal of $20,000. Earlier in the year, the local ReRelay Continued Page 2
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Editorial To the Editor It has come to my attention that someone unknown has elected to express their views by defacing Clint Beckers' political signs. This is not the Wyoming way nor is it the American way of showing your displeasure of a candidate. Your displeasure is shown at the polls where you make your vote count. It is my hope that law enforcement finds and charges anyone that is responsible for this act of vandalism. George Meyer Republican Candidate for Sheriff
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In response to the recent letters/articles posted in the news: I believe the purpose of the letters concerning the Road and Bridge's ability to maintain roads is an attempt to improve the services. Often times it's difficult to read these letters when one has the knowledge of the numerous roads to be done. Resources are limited from equipment, to manpower, hours in a day, along with a certain availability of finances Kindergarten Registration will be held March 30, 2010 pushed by unpredictable weather. I, being a wife to one of at 6:00-7:00 p.m. atalso Grant. All 4 how and 5de-moralizing year-olds, whose the R&B workers, recognize these birthday falls on individuals or before who September 15th areand invited letters are to the give their hearts time their work; so, here isconsists my Husband's present: to to attend. Registration of (1)birthday an informational
Parent Orientation, (2) Completing and/or turning in reThank you for getting up at 4 am in a blizzard, traveling quired paperwork, and (3) The child’s visit to the classdown the very same roads others are expecting plowed berooms. Parents bring immunization refore they arise; need Thanktoyou for current blindly plowing the mouncords androads an official and original birththat certificate. tainous in the midst of the storms others haveAll a difficult time beautiful weather; Thank for not being documents willin be returned at the end you of the evening. killed you pullintroduction off the edgesfor of your the road to allow a This is awhen wonderful child and we driver to get by or they feel they must pass you regardlook forward to meeting you and showing you around less of the dangers involved; Thank you for not expressouring exciting classroom! exasperation after hours of work on a road to have it
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totally ruined by those who enjoy spinning and mudslinging; Thank packets you for building bridgesnow in freezing water Elin Registration are available at the Grant the middle of winter so it can be completed for the fine days ementary office, and will also be available on the night others will enjoy; Thank you for being there when the of that registration. Please return completed paperwork at fire department needs assistance to build a breaker. Thank Registration. All students areand registered April you for assisting the variouswho hunters site seersby who are 1ststranded will be in entered in a drawing for for freenever backpacks deep snow; Thank you turning loadyour individuals that needed assistance that youplease have edback withon school supplies! For more information, regarless of how they came to be in that situation; I callspotted 436-2774. could go on and on but I'm hoping that he realizes how important he and all the other "service" individuals are, be it the waitress to the police man, I thank you for being there. Of course you may say I am prejudiced, indeed I am, for he is the greatest, the kindest, the most tenderhearted individual along with being a devoted husband, father, and grandfather that continues to give his all to this county.
Glenrock Resident Tim Feeback to Run for Town Council
Glenrock’s Cathy Nelson, One “Special” Lady
by staff reporter Mark Dosa
By Paula Flynn
The candidate-filing period ended on May 28, 2010, with Town Council incumbents Carl Lembke and Chase Anfinson filing, both hoping to retain their seats.
Special: adjective, exceptionally good or precious. Cathy Nelson fits this description to a "T". Cathy is the Glenrock Local Coordinator for Special Olympics. As such, she shoulders the majority of the "behind the scenes" responsibilities, but I digress.
With no other candidates filing for Town Council, it would appear that Lembke and Anfinson would be running without opposition. This may not be the case.
Tim Feeback. Photo © Mark Dosa
Tim Feeback, a Glenrock resident since 1972 and local Brand Inspector, plans on campaigning as a write-in candidate. With two council seats open, there is the possibility that as many as four council candidates will make it through the general election and proceed to the primary. The four top vote getters, whether they appear printed on the ballot or appear as write-in candidates, will have their names printed on the general election ballot come November 2. Having a name printed on the primary election ballot is not a guarantee of a free pass to the general. Feeback understands this, and hopes to garner enough write-in votes to place him among the top four candidates. Feeback’s biggest concern is Glenrock’s infrastructure. When asked to specifically identify his areas of concern, Feeback chose to address three. “We need to focus on streets, sidewalks, and the sewer system,” the straight talking candi-
date replied. “Most of the side streets have cracks that need to be sealed.” Feeback continued. “Many sidewalks have broken up and deteriorated over the years because they have not been maintained.” He then cited a situation where a recently poured section of sidewalk was already deteriorating, perhaps due to faulty construction. “The sidewalk in front of the tattoo shop was poured last fall and is already falling apart,” Feeback revealed. The Brand Inspector is equally concerned about the towns sewer system. “There are a lot of old lines filled with tree roots. Sewage has backed up into basements. This problem needs to be fixed.” It is Feeback’s hope that his desire to focus on what he feels are basic, important town needs will inspire voters to write in the name “Tim Feeback” during the first round of voting for Glenrock Town Council on August 17, 2010.
Relay Continued from front page The Glenrock Bird Team Lori Porter, Andrea Barker, Paula Flynn. Not lay Committee attended a Town separating their totals. By the shown are Bird Teammates Amanda Smith and Poppy Semons. Photo Council and asked Glenrock ©Amanda Meeting Smith. Needless to say wenext were morning, all a bundleThe of energy. The Mayor he would tookthe a commanding GlenrockCielinski Bird team if proudly won first Bird place team for raising most funds.
participate by shaving his head if the goal was reached. Cielinski agreed, good-naturedly of course, and when the time came his head was shaved by none other than Senator Jim Anderson—the Relay’s Honorary Survivor! “That was awesome,” Miss Allen said with a smile, “he was such a good sport about it!” Two teams topped the fundraising tally board. The Glenrock Bird and the Wyoming Regional Anesthesia teams started Friday evening with only three dollars
lead with a separation of twelve hundred dollars over the WRA troupe. Contributions can be made toward the Relay for Life 2010 fundraiser through August. Allen also made it a point to thank the participants and local sponsors for their help and support, “We need to thank all of them,” she said, “we couldn’t have done it without them.” For more information regarding the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, visit their website previously mentioned.
During the school year Nelson is a Special Education Paraprofessional at Glenrock Intermediate Middle School. Cathy Nelson. Photo © Amanda Smith In her daily duties with GIMS, she so many activities available to works one-on-one or in small athletes, there is really somegroups with students who need thing for everyone. In the Fall additional assistance in the Games, athletes may participate classroom. Often she travels in bowling or horseback riding from classroom to classroom as those are events for which with students as an "inclusion we have coaches. If I could aid". According to Cathy, it find coaches and we had the was her work with the GIMS particpant numbers, we could students that opened the door also offer soccer and baseball for her position with Special in the fall. Then the Winter Olympics. Games offer Downhill Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, and "I was approached by a few Snowshoeing. Additionally, in students awhile ago who want- the spring the Summer Games ed to learn how to ride horses, are held which offer Basketball, so I "looked into it" and found Swimming, and Track N Field. equestrian coach Carol Santiste- To date, we have athletes who van of "Reach for a Star Riding are interested in bowling, the Academy" in Casper. Carol horseback riding events, and offered riding lessons and en- basketball. We used to have a couraged me to get the students swim team and we hope to put signed up with Special Olym- that event back in our list." pics," revealed Nelson. For two years, Glenrock's special Summer time sees the athletes athletes traveled into Casper to participating in camps. On June learn how to ride and prepare 19, Glenrock's Olympians will for competitions during the Fall be participating in the College Games. Then divine provi- National Finals Rodeo Camp at dence stepped in in the forms the Casper Events Center; then of Terra Rice, Pat Grose, and on July1, Wyoming Cavalry Lynn Crawford; three Glenrock Football will host a clinic at ladies who had horses, knowl- the Events Center to teach our edge, arenas and hearts that led special athletes to punt, pass, them to work with Glenrock kick, catch & defend. "These youth who wanted to learn camps are a great way for our more about riding horses. Now athletes to try something they our town's Special Olympic rid- haven't done yet and see if it's ers can train locally. something they want to do in the Fall, Winter or Summer Through this avenue, more ar- Games," stated Nelson. eas of competition became apparent to Cathy and her student While visiting with Cathy it base, alongside attention of became apparent that she is her dedication to her students. energized by her work with This attention came from Spe- Glenrock's Special Olympians. cial Olympics CEO Priscilla "This work is very rewarding Dowse. Recognizing Nelson's for me. I get to meet some great desire to open her students up people who are just as passionto new activities, Dowse asked ate about helping kids with her to become the local coordi- disabilities as I am. It's been nator for Glenrock. "All this fun for me, too. These kids means," smiled Cathy, "is that will steal your heart when you I'm a paperwork facilitator. I give them just a portion of your make sure coaches get certified, time." Mrs. Nelson is always coordinate dates of trainings, looking for coaches to work schedule travel of athletes, hotel with the kids. "If I can't find the reservations, track funds raised right coach, we just can't offer and spent, coordinate with the the opportunity for that sport," state office among others." Nelson pleaded. "I hate to say With approximately 9 athletes we're selective, but we are a participating on a nearly full little choosey. Coaches must time basis, Cathy finds her- have a lot of patience, caring self hoping more athletes will and understanding to work with become involved in this very these kids, but the rewards are worthwhile program. "The just great." Special Olympics are open to any one ages 8 on up who has a mental disability. And with
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Rick Davis (left) and Rich Blakely (right) generously cooked a “Chuck Wagon Style” Breakfast for the relay teams. Thanks so much for your incredible generosity Rick and Rich! You guys ROCK! Photo © Amanda Smith
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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 307-253-8447, 0r 253-8484, 0r 436-2772. Likes to chase birds and rabbits in the 4th st area.
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LIL’ POKES NOT JUST FOR HORSE AND COW FOLKS by Jessica Smith
On Saturday, May 29th, the Glenrock Area Chamber of Commerce presented the 2nd annual Lil’ Pokes Rodeo which was held at South Rec and contained all the rip-roarin’ fun you would expect. Although there were many fun events planned for the kids--such as Barrel Racing, Catch the Chicken, Steer Roping, and Boot Scramble the main purpose of the event was to give the kids participating a small taste of what cowboy life is like. With all these ‘cowboy’ events (played out on stick horses, no less), a person may think their child would already have to have a background with ranching or farming to participate, but not so says Mary Kay Kindt, Director of the Glenrock Chamber of Commerce. “I guess the thing with the rodeo that I want to stress is that your kid doesn’t have to have a horse to come.
These kids are living the dream of being a cowboy for a day and most of them have never touched a chicken, have never seen a pig [outside of] books. They’ve never had a rope in their hand let alone roped and I think it just gives them an experience that—if we didn’t do this—they might never be a part of,” she explained, “It’s a tradition that will continue and our goal is just to make sure that every kid that wants to be a part of the cowboy life… [gets] to come out and join us!” Having doubled the number of participants from last year and expecting even more next year, it looks like the kids are enjoying their day as 'Lil' Pokes'! The next Lil’ Pokes Rodeo is set for the 4th Saturday of May, 2011. For more information about how to give your little one a taste of the cowboy life, call the Chamber office at 4365652.
Glenrock Resident Graduates from OBU Glenrock, Wyo., resident Kristen Nicole Holloway received a bachelor’s degree in nursing during Oklahoma Baptist University’s 2010 Centennial Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 15. Holloway was one of 244 graduates recognized at OBU’s graduation ceremony. Before an overflow audience of more than 1,800 in OBU’s John Wesley Raley Chapel, the graduates heard from the son of the chapel’s namesake. Dr. John Wesley Raley Jr. grew up on the university’s campus while his father was OBU president from 1934-61. The elder Raley’s presidential tenure is the longest in the university’s 100-year history. The younger Raley, a 1954 OBU graduate, recalled how his parents arrived at an institution “on the brink” of collapse in the midst of the Great Depression. “Through dust, debt, depression and war, my father and my mother … by sheer determination, enormous energy, armed by boundless faith, kept this school alive,” Raley said. “Today, this incredible story of OBU is part of your tradition.” In his charge to the graduates, OBU President David W. Whit-
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There’s A New Sheriff in Town PINKERTON’S WESTERN COLLECTION
by Jessica Smith
You’re a 20-year-old cosmetologist with a career in another town. What is your next step? Opening a western store in your home town, of course! Enter Jordan Pinkerton, hair dresser at Unique Reflections in Casper. This enterprising young lady, along with her Mom Shannon and sister Haley, is opening Pinkerton’s Western Collection right here in Glenrock. The store will be offering Wranglers jeans, home accents, handbags, jewelry, belts, handmade cowgirl saddle stands, P.C. Perkins hand crafted leather goods, along with and introducing McFadden jewelry. “I felt a need for it,” said Pinkerton, “especially the Wranglers because that’s convenience for the people here because they have to go all the way to Casper to get them now.”
While offering everything from moderately priced goods to high end, hand-made merchandise, the store will have something for everyone—and something to fit everyone’s budget. “Our motto is ‘Affordable, even with a Ranch Hands pay’,” Pinkerton said with a smile, “I want to give the people of Glenrock another option for shopping instead of having to drive in to Casper.”
Pinkerton’s Western Collection is set to open on July 1st—a mere 5 weeks from the inception of this mostneeded business! The store is located at 214 S 5th (the old Glenrock Bird building) and will be open Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 6 and Saturday from 10 to 3. Mark your calendars and set aside some time to see Glenrock’s newest business—Pinkerton’s Western Collection. Jordan Pinkerton - Owner Pinkerton’s Collection
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lock challenged them to be agents of change. “Dare to walk in faith, believing God will use you to make a difference in this world,” he said. The program also included recognition from the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, which founded the university in 1910. Dr. Anthony Jordan, BGCO executive director, congratulated the graduates, noting that Oklahoma Baptists had invested more than $11 million in support of the university during their four years on the campus. Located in Shawnee, Okla., OBU offers 10 bachelor’s degrees with 83 fields of study. The Christian liberal arts university has an overall enrollment of 1,764, with students from 39 states and 14 other countries. OBU has been rated as one of the top 10 comprehensive colleges in the West by U.S. News and World Report for 18 consecutive years and has been Oklahoma’s highest rated comprehensive college in the U.S. News rankings for 16 consecutive years. For 2010, Forbes.com ranked OBU as the top university in Oklahoma, and listed the university as No. 74 in its “America’s Best College Buys” ranking.
LOCAL CHURCH HAPPENINGS
Glenrock First Southern Baptist Men’s Bible Study: Tuesday, June 15, 6:30 p.m. at the Rec Center Vacation Bile School: every Monday night in June from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dinner included. Ages 3 through 6th grade. Prayer meeting: Wednesday, June 16, 7:00 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 every Sunday morning: 7th grade through high school meets at the Cinema Cafe, everyone else at the church
Saint Louis Catholic Church Father’s Day Breakfast - in honor of all fathers in the parish
by staff reporter Mark Dosa On Saturday and Sunday, June 5th and 6th, the Town of Rolling Hills hosted “A Day on the Hill”, a weekend filled with town-wide garage sales, vendors and crafters in Town Park, and a pet parade. “There were plenty of garage sales around town,” confirmed
PONY EXPRESS CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Historic Site between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Riders are expected to make a stop on June 16 at Martin’s Cove around 11:00 a.m., before arriving at Fort Caspar sometime close to 6:15 p.m. Express Re-Ride participants should be at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper around 7:15 p.m., before arriving in Glenrock at the Deer Creek Museum sometime close to 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 17.
Teresa Montgomery, Town Clerk and Treasurer. “There were at least five on South Badger. You had to weave your way through traffic to get to Town Hall.” Balloons could be seen floating in the air, marking the location of many of the garage sales hosted by Town residents. Created in part to help increase the flow of traffic through town during the annual town wide garage sale, the event had much to offer. The American Legion manned a craft booth in Town Park, offering a variety of knive sets for kitchen and other uses. Gosnell Ceramics & Crafts was present, with ceramic, jewelry, and knives competing for attention, along with woodworking tools available for perusal and sale. Taffi’s Treasures was at the event, with glass etched mugs, cookie jars, and canister sets on display and ready for eager purchasers, as well as stay cool ties (a neat contraption you could wrap around your neck to stay cooler on warm days) and stick horses and birds.
Kids gather at Rolling Hills Town Park during the Pet Parade Contest. Photo courtesy Teresa Montgomery Sines Crafts made an appearance as well, with a variety of cards and crafts on display and available for sale. Of great interest was the pet parade, an event that brought out local youngsters eager to showcase their prized animals before the watchful eyes of Awesome Judge Isabelle Anderson. The brother and sister team of Breanna and Christopher Raines brought “Scooter” along, who won the Longest Ears competition. This win earned the pair a computer electricity globe and aquarium. Kylan Montgomery brought pet “Dolly”, who won the Furriest Hair competition. The victory netted Kylan a very cool pet backpack. Lauren Gates showed up with “Cooper”, and Cooper did not disappoint, winning in the Largest and Most Athletic category. The win earned Lauren a $25 gift certificate from Drs. Foster and Smith.
Brody Cathcart arrived at A Day on the Hill with “Sunny”, with Sunny being judged as the Oldest and Wisest pet. Sunny’s age and wisdom benefited Brody to the tune of a pet bed and a pair of binoculars.
Katelyn Cathcart had pet “Dallas” in tow, and Dallas came out on top in the Most Spots category, earning a Crayola glow station for Katelyn.
The Town of Rolling Hill would like to thank sponsors Hill’s Nutrition and Diet, the ASPCA, along with Doctors Foster and Smith for their donations of gifts, time, and information.
The Town itself deserves a pat on the back for using accumulated Visa Bonus Points to purchase the electricity globe and aquarium, pet pack, pet bed, binoculars, and glow station – all at no cost whatsoever to Rolling Hills residents.
The Town will host the event again next year, with interest and participation from both vendors and visitors sure to increase given this year’s success.
In order to get updates on the progress of the Pony Express Re-Ride, information can be obtained at www.xphomestation.com. Photos and an update on the event will appear in the next issue of The Glenrock Bird.
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“Plain Working Man” Tom Ubben Running for Governor by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Tom A. Ubben, a self-described “plain working man”, has decided to throw his hat in the ring for Wyoming governor. The thirty-year Wyoming resident mentioned that he had been pondering the idea “since last summer. At first my wife thought I was crazy, but she’s pretty much accepted it. She’s all right with it now,” Ubben chuckled. The Republican candidate for governor was forthcoming and affable as he described his reasons for running. “It seems like I keep voting for people who to me are honest and fiscally responsible, but then they want us to cut back, while they keep spending money like it was the good old days,” the husband of twentythree years reflected. After living in Rawlins for twenty-five years, Ubben moved with his wife Susan to Laramie late in 2009. His daughter Stacy and son-in-law Chris also live in Laramie, with his grandson Colter. Ubben works for Kinder Morgan, one of the largest pipe-
Wyoming Rancher Plays Significant Role in the Re-Population of the Rare Orange-breasted Falcon by Susan Stoltz
line transportation and energy storage companies in North America. Ubben’s specialty is damage prevention, and he was actively involved in the installation of hundreds of miles of 42-inch natural gas pipeline across Wyoming and Idaho, keeping a trained eye on the pipe and anything within 25 feet of it to ensure the safety of both Tom Ubben. Photo courtesy Tom Ubben crew and property. nent domain laws to purchase Accustomed to working 60 to land for such use needs to be 70 hour weeks, the avid hunter done with care. considers Wyoming’s wolf program in need of improvement, Ubben has other concerns. “We and feels it logical to “look at need to look at the spending what Montana is doing (about of each state department. They their wolf problem) and con- (department heads) should be sider implementing what works responsible.” for them”. While Ubben feels he’s a long Ubben feels the condition of shot, he looks forward to debatInterstate 80, a route frequently ing with the other candidates traveled by him and thousands and getting to know them. “I’ll of other motorists, to be in poor find out more about who these condition and in need of repair. people are and why they do While Ubben views wind ener- things the way they do,” the regy in generally favorable terms, alistic Laramie resident stated. he feels that using existing emi-
Monday, June 7th at a bright and early 5:45 a.m., Randy Luskey and Zach Huston of LightHawk, the nation’s oldest volunteer-based aviation organization, arrived in Sheridan, Wyoming to pick up precious cargo for transport to their new home in the jungles of Belize. The Orange-breasted Falcon, once widespread throughout Central America, is now only documented in the remote Maya Mountains and Mirador Cordillera of Belize. Scientists count fewer than 30 nesting pairs in Central America today. This particular flight carried a significant percentage of the Central America's Orange-breasted Falcon DNA. Bob Berry, a 74 year-old Wyoming cattle rancher and director of the Peregrine Funds Orangebreasted Falcon Program, has devoted almost twenty years of his life to breeding and hand-rearing these rare birds. “I am difficult to reach each spring because my attention is focused on captive propagation of this most difficult species to maintain and breed,” Berry explains. “Since these birds don’t breed naturally in captivity, artificial insemination is the only option, which is both labor intensive and stressful for the birds and my patient wife who is my assistant.” Bob spends many sleepless
......OH MYLANTA! Tales of Aunt Alice by Smokey Topaz
Caring for the elderly presents challenges. They need help getting around, and in and out of chairs. Sometimes they’re forgetful and at others seem to make no sense. They have health problems and medication issues and are constantly dealing with Medicare and insurance protocol. Phone calls with those agencies can take hours in the day. Most are hard of hearing thus making it impossible to speak in a normal voice. Shouting is a routine event and my Aunt Alice shouts just to hear herself speak. I think the only people who have any idea what it’s really like to be a caregiver to the elderly are the ones doing it, and the geriatric medical community. I had NO CLUE what my life would entail when I volunteered to care for my aging Aunt. I’m new to the ‘elderly’ scene, so imagine my surprise when there were four different doctor appointments in one week. Besides the fact that the appointments themselves took about
45 minutes, add to that the travel time to get there and back and the stop at the pharmacy for the medication. Those four appointments took nine hours out of my week. That is an entire work day! Old people do things that make no sense to you or I, but perfectly good sense to them. For instance, the plastic bag of rubberbands fits right into that empty spot in the silverware drawer between the forks and the spoons. Everything in the refrigerator should be arranged by size rather than use. Who needs bags for those peppers, tomatoes and other veggies just let them roll around in the bottom of the cart. Of course we save every toothbrush we have ever used - we may need them someday to clean with that would account for the cardboard box full of them. And of course it's ok to ride the exercise bike in front of the picture window wearing silk pajamas without having first inserted our teeth.
me for the daily topics of conversation with the over-eighty crowd. My days are spent listening to narratives about dentures, hearing aids, Depends, who just went to the home, who has lost their mind, who fell and broke their hip, who died, who is near death, who can no longer make it to the bathroom on time, cane vs. walker, effects of medication, gas, incontinence and the results or outcome of Bean-o and how many caplets so and so has to take so their entire house doesn’t stink. “Helen has to take four of these tablets at least three times a day,” Aunt Alice bellowed in the middle of the crowded grocery store aisle. She waved the bottle of Bean-O in the air for effect and hollered, “She has more gas than I do. It’s embarrassing to go out in public.” As the customers quickly exited the aisle I concentrated on the Band-aids further down the shelf and wished that the floor would open up and swallow me whole.
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nights in the barn looking after the falcon chicks. According to the LightHawk Press Release, “LightHawk is a nonprofit aviation organization that leverages a large network of volunteer pilots to provide donated flights for conservation efforts.” This flight was particularly difficult to coordinate as the plane cannot land in Mexico to refuel. Laura Stone, the LightHawk Program Manager had to coordinate the flight to avoid landing in Mexico, which does not allow the international transport of wildlife. A stop in Brownsville, Texas enabled the pilots to refuel the plane, while Marta Curti of The Peregrine Fund cleared the transport of the falcons with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. In its mission to champion environmental protection through the unique perspective of flight, LightHawk has participated in the transport of many endangered species including rare Mexican wolves.
In a statement issued Wednesday June 9th, LightHawk Communications Manager, Bev Gabe said, “The flight to Belize with the falcons on board was uneventful - which is a good thing. The birds are now safely in the Maya Mountains being readied for release in a few weeks when they are acclimated to their environment and old enough to explore their surroundings.” As you can see, it takes the efforts of many concerned and caring people to ensure we don't lose this incredible species.. Photo Courtesy of the Peregrine Fund
Behind The Wheel by Amanda Miller
I'd love to say, "It's that time again," as if Drunk Driving has a season, which we all know it doesn't. But in light of a recent event I witnessed, that could have had a more tragic ending, I felt the need to put some beneficial information out there. Last week, while driving home after a late visit with family in Casper, I encountered a very scary situation. I typically take the old highway, but the time of night and the fact that the moon hadn't risen led me to journey back on 25. Shortly after turning on cruise control I noticed a driver ahead of me was having problems staying in their own lane. I did call 911 to inform the authorities, and they told me that a REDDI Report had already been called in on the driver. I could not tell you how many times the intoxicated driver nearly drove off either side of the Interstate, too many to count. Unable to drive a straight line; I have no idea how they managed to pass 2 other vehicles,
barely negotiate curves in the road, sneak through 2 sets of road construction and make it from Casper to Douglas in one piece, where the Douglas Police Department was waiting to intervene. So I wondered what went wrong that night that nary an officer turned up over the course of nearly 50 miles when a REDDI report had been called in moments outside of Casper? I spoke with Captain Price of the Wyoming Highway Patrol who said that there had been 2 units sent out on that call. One from Casper and one from Douglas. The Casper Officer was unable to catch up to the driver, although he was more of a precautionary measure in the event the driver turned around. The other Officer was deterred in one of the road construction areas and by the time he got turned around the driver had already been stopped by the Douglas PD. I did continue to follow the driver past my Glenrock exit in the event he would have caused an accident. And thinking about
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how many times I held my breath during that long drive it still does not make sense to me.The driver should never have gotten behind the wheel. Drunk driving is avoidable. I feel as though he was on the road much longer than he should have been allowed to be. Our Peace Officers need the help of every driver on the road when it comes to reporting drunk Drivers. Please see below to help report every drunk driver.
REDDI stands for Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately. Either by calling 911 or by calling the REDDI Report toll free number, 800-442-9090. Captain Price said that since 911 connects you to a local dispatch there can be several minutes of lag time before an Highway Patrol officer is even aware of the report. So, if you have a cell phone, it isn't a bad idea to have the REDDI number stored in it. The System may not be perfect, but it is there. Keep yourself and your family safe, and remember REDDI.
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Wyoming Inmates Fill 20,000 Sand Bags For Flood Effort In Fremont County During their incarceration, Wyoming inmates give back to their communities in many ways. Most recently their community service has been in the flood torn areas of Fremont County, Wyoming. This week approximately 90 inmates from the Wyoming Honor Farm have been filling sandbags to be used to hold back floodwaters in the Riverton, Hudson, and Lander areas.
By days end, Thursday, June 10, the inmates had filled 20,000 bags with a commitment of an additional 10,000 bags by Saturday. The bags are being delivered by the Wyoming National Guard to the outlying areas needing assistance. WDOC has an additional 52 inmates plus 9 State Forestry crew supervisors working in the county where needed. The inmates are from the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton and the Wyoming
Verizon Outage Creates Havoc For Many Wyomingites by staff reporter Mark Dosa A hardware failure at a Verizon switching facility in Aurora Colorado created massive service outages for Verizon customers in most of Wyoming and parts of Colorado.
Wyoming Honor Farm inmates fill 20,000 sand bags recently for the flood effort in Fremont County, Wyoming. Honor Conservation Camp in Newcastle. "This is a team effort," said Ken Keller, Warden at the Wyoming Honor Farm. "We offered our assistance to the incident commander and were asked to do this job. This is important work for our inmates. The inmates are ready to help in any way they can and we are pleased that they can be used in this meaningful effort,"
he said. Thank you to the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security, USFS, BIA, Lander and Riverton Volunteer Fire Departments, Wyoming Department of Health, Red Cross, and all local city and county agencies in making this a successful effort, Keller added.
At its worst, customers experienced a 90 percent failure rate on calls, according to Bob Kelly of Verizon in Denver, Colorado. “The problem was with a switching center in Aurora, Colorado,” Kelly stated late last week. “This center manages traffic in a good part of Colorado and Wyoming.” Kelly continued. “There was a significant hardware failure. The incident was not software related. The problem was recognized at 10:00 a.m. MST on June 7. Technicians worked through the day and night to isolate then replace (the defec-
tive hardware) and then brought the switch back up. All systems were cleared by 11:30 a.m. MST on June 8.” While there was speculation that parts of Oregon had been affected by service interruption, Kelly cited there was “no evidence” of such a problem. According to Kelly, the problem was worse in terms of voice and text communication, with Internet and video services not being affected. Kelly was asked if there was a relationship with the failure that occurred on June 7 and 8 and an earlier outage that occurred in April of this year. Kelly described the two events as “an anomaly – an unfortunate irony.” The April outage was caused by a software problem, with the most current problem identified
as a hardware issue.
There are lots of system redundancies (backups) and inspections,” Kelly revealed. “For something like this (the two outages separated by just a few months) to happen is definitely out of the ordinary.” While both the April and June outages were traced to the same switching center in Aurora, Colorado, Kelly stated that there was nothing about the center that would make it more susceptible to system failure than other centers.
“The Denver metro switch is close to Aurora,” Kelly continued. He indicated that the Aurora switching center was not subject to any unusual environmental issues that might affect service, and that lightning, if present, would not be considered a problem.
Properly Displaying Our Flag
Judi Colling, lover of all animals, even the featherd ones, shows off just one of her many chickens fondly called “Tommy”. The Colling’s have fresh eggs just about every day and sell for a very affordable $2.00 a dozen. Give ‘em a call if you’d like to purchase some, as we all know, there ain’t nothin’ like farm fresh eggs from free range WYOMING Chickens! 307-315-7822. Photo © The Great Photographer of Roosters Amanda Smith
Lt. Gen. Robert Cone, United States Forces-Iraq Deputy Commanding General for Operations and III Corps commander, greets Sen. John Bar-
rasso from Wyoming during a visit to Al Faw Palace by several members of the U.S. House and Senate. The congressional delegation came to Camp Vic-
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th, and as you may know, there is a right way and a wrong way to display the flag. The American flag should be held in the highest of regards since it represents our nation and the many people who gave their lives for this great country. According to the website holidayinsights.com, here are the basics on displaying the American flag: * The flag is normally flown
from sunrise to sunset. * In the morning, raise the flag briskly. At sunset, lower it slowly. Always, raise and lower it ceremoniously. * The flag should not be flown at night without a light on it. * The flag should not be flown in the rain or inclement weather. * After a tragedy or death, the flag is flown at half staff for 30 days. It's called "half staff" on land, and "half mast" on a ship. * When flown vertically on
a pole, the stars and blue field, or "union", is at the top and at the end of the pole (away from your house). * The American flag is always flown at the top of the pole. Your state flag and other flags fly below it. * The union is always on top. When displayed in print, the stars and blue field are always on the left. * Never let your flag touch the ground, never... period. * Fold your flag when storing. Don't just stuff it in a drawer or box. * When your flag is old and has seen better days, it is time to retire it. Old flags should be burned or buried. Please do not throw it in the trash.
Fun Fact: People who study flags are called “Vexillologists”.
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fiddle. Now when it come to teachin’ a man or woman or kid, he’ll get right down to business, and show ‘em to play his flippin’ fiddle.
COWBOY CORNER Cowboy Poet Columnist TJ Casey FLIPPIN’ FIDDLE Flippin’ Fiddle Thomas, didn’t want to work; he didn’t want to whittle. Everyday he’d stand around and play his flippin’ fiddle. His friends would try to find him, it was always such a riddle; he’d always be on a walk-
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.
a-bout, a playin’ his flippin’ fiddle. Tom’s wife would often call him from the kitchen by the griddle; he’d nary hear a single word he’d just play his flippin’ fiddle. Tom will stop sawin’ and bowin’ when he see’s a plate of vittles; but when he’s done a-eatin’ he’s sawin’ his flippin’
One day a victim sued him but the judge cried out acquittal; tho he poked ‘em in the eyeball when he played his flippin’ fiddle. Tom smacked a feller on the head at a Frenchman’s dance recital; embarrassed then he just turned red and played his flippin’ fiddle. Now I’ve seen Tom chew tobacco but he never misses the spittle; while he chews and spits, he gnaws and saws, upon his flippin’ fiddle.
We know Tom don’t use tobacco but I’ve seen him eat some skittles; while tightening bow to play a song upon his flippin fiddle. Tom never rides right by the door he always sits in the middle; as he pokes me in my eyeball, while he plays his flippin’ fiddle. Tom, he rarely gets it when we joke with him a little. But hardly ever misses a lick; when he plays his flippin’ fiddle. Here’s to Tom, a real winner; may he miss when he does piddle on his neighbors peas and orchids; while he plays his flippin’ fiddle.
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THE NIGHT HAWK I’m Just Sayin.... 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
I’m Just Sayin... Go Back to Beirut
She was the first female officer of the National Press Club, same with the White House Correspondents Association. Not bad for the daughter of two immigrants from Lebanon.
whether you agree with someone or not they have the right to voice their opinions. This is why the KKK can parade down the street wearing white sheets and flags can be burned. HOWEVER, all that being said, does a ‘columnist’ belong in the front row at a White House Press Conference? Those seats are usually reserved for those reporting the news, not opinion pieces. Further, were the comments appropriate outside a White House Jewish Heritage event?
Recently Helen Thomas made some blatantly racist and incendiary remarks that have landed her in a maelstrom of controversy. When asked if she had any comments about Israel she said, “Tell them to get the hell out of Palestine.” Further she stated, “They should go home” to Poland, Germany, America and “everywhere else.”
And to take it one step beyond that, if a Republican columnist made a statement that all African Americans should return to Africa the mainstream media would be outraged and the ensuing media coverage would have all the color and grandeur of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade complete with the same amount of hot air!
Many organizations and individuals have asked for her resignation and/or that she be fired. Ms. Thomas has since issued an apology of sorts on her website that skimmed over her inappropriateness and went on to make a statement for peace in the Middle East. How’s that for hypocrisy?
Helen Thomas resigned from her job this past Monday. However, I’m a fan of the old adage ‘Quit while you’re ahead.’ In my opinion that time has passed for Helen Thomas.
Helen Thomas has had a long…. long…longggggg career. She was an American news service reporter, a member of the White House Press Corps, and most currently has been a columnist for Hearst Newspapers.
Freedom of speech is one of the basic civil liberties we enjoy in this nation. That means that
Perhaps now that she’s retired she can go back where SHE came from. I hear Beirut is lovely this time of year. I’m just sayin……
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POLICE BEAT Friday, 06.04.10 -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning issued for speed x2 -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x2 -Traffic Stop. -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for brake light x3 -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for improper turn -Range Key Issued -Fire Alarm at the Barber Apartments. Alarm set off by steam from a shower -Dog at Large. Returned to its residence -Subject Fingerprinted for Employment -Citizen Complaint. Citation issued for animal feces -Lost Property Reported -Vandalism to a Vehicle. Report taken -Request for Water Shut Off. Public Works notified -Street Sign Obstruction Reported -Accident with Injury Reported. No transport. Report taken -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for tail light -Noise Complaint Received. Officer spoke to subjects
-Citizen Assist. Officer was successful -Loose Horse. Officer got the horse back in the fence -Barking Dog. Officer spoke with the owner and dogs brought in for the night Tuesday, 06.08.10 -Parking Complaint. Vehicle was moved -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for tail light x2 -Traffic Stop. Citation issued for speed x3 -Controlled Burn Reported -Traffic Stop. Written warning for speed and expired DL -Officers Performed a VIN Inspection x2 -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x3 -Range Key Issued -Dog at Large. Taken to the animal shelter -Suspicious Vehicle. Officer responded -Comm Tech Notarized a Paper -Traffic Accident with Injury. Units responded -OAA. Officer assisted CCSO with a domestic dispute Wednesday, 06.09.10
Saturday, 06.05.10 -Maintenance. Public Works notified -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x4 -Comm Tech Performed Notary x3 -Driving Complaint. CCSO notified Sunday, 06.06.10 -Open Door. Responsible party notified -Officer Performed a Civil Standby -Dog at Large. Message left for ACO -E-911 Medical. Negative transport -Barking Dog. Owner contacted -Range Key Issued x2 -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x2 -Controlled Burn Reported -Found Item. Returned to owner -Loud Party Complaint. Officer responded -Barking Dogs. Officer notified -E-911 Medical. Transport one to Casper Monday, 06.07.10 -Skunk Reported under a Trailer. ACO notified -Abandoned Cat and Kittens taken to Animal Shelter -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x3 -Officer Provided a Citizen Assist -Range Key Issued x2 -Cable Interrupt. Tornado watch -Extra Patrol Requested -Dog at Large. Owner notified -Comm Tech Performed a Notary -Suspicious Circumstance. Officer responded
-Information Documented -Citizen Assist. Officer complied -Domestic Dispute. Male arrested for DVPA Battery -Officer Unlocked a Vehicle Door -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x2 -Ambulance Request -Traffic Crash Reported. Accident report taken -Vehicle Noise Complaint. Owner spoken to -Dog at Large. Taken to the shelter -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for expired registration -Fingerprints Taken for Employment -Controlled Burn Reported. CCSO notified -Officer Investigated Harassment Thursday, 06.10.10 -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x3 -Officer Performed a VIN Inspection x2 -Dead Cat Reported in Yard. ACO took it to the landfill -Parking Complaint. Registered owner asked to move vehicle -Dog at Large. Taken to the animal shelter -Local Records Check Provided -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for speed -Range Key Issued -E-911 Ref Vehicle on Fire. Fire canceled by officers -Ambulance. One transported to Douglas ER -Assault Reported. One citation issued -OAA. Officer assisted WHP with a traffic stop
GLENROCK LIBRARY NEWS Gude!! Hello in Pidgin English from the library! I was wondering just what is Pidgin English. I thought there may be some of us who would want to know. I found a website: www.eyeofhawaii.com/Pidgin/ pidgin.htmthat set me straight .Pidgin was originally created so that the immigrants, the Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese and Filipinos as well as the Hawaiians and the Americans could do business. What evolved was Pidgin English, and now you know! Speaking of different languages, there is something new added to our databases. It’s Mango! This is a great way to learn a new language. The State Library has generously provided this service. I’m not sure if Pidgin English is one but there are more than 80 languages that you can attempt. Come in or get into your account and discover what you can learn. It’s just like magic! Come in and enjoy the enchantment of Cody Landstrum on June 16 at 10:00. Everyone is welcomed to come enjoy a bit of magic to brighten up your day. This is brought to you by the summer reading program, Make a Splash- Read at your library. Nemo is at the top of our agenda this week for story time. Story time is Thursday at 10:30. We had a great turn out last week! Keep reading and turning in your time! For Read Me A Story June 12June 19: Snow Bear by Miriam Moss. This week it is read by Chelsea. Pick up the phone this summer and listen to one of the eight kids who generously gave of their time to read to you. We’re on the web athttp:wyldweb.state.wy.us/ glen. Our phone number is 4362573. 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.
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CLASSIFIEDS School District Opening Glenrock School District has openings for a Full Time Head Secretary and a Full Time Secretary at Grant Elementary. Salary $10.35 - $12.10 per hour based on experience. If you have questions, please call 307436-5331. Applications are due at Noon on July 1, 2010. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Coaching Job Opening Glenrock School District has an opening for an Assistant High School Football Coach & an Assistant High School Volleyball Coach. Applicants must be fully certified as an assistant or head coach. Please send a letter of interest and resume to Julie Kuhlman, GHS Activity Director, Box 1300, Glenrock, WY 82637. Deadline for applying is June 18, 2010. EOE
Help Wanted
Looking for energetic youth to provide lawn care on large piece of property. If you are a quick learner, good worker, show attention to details, take pride in your work and would like to make some extra money this summer, call 262-0713, ask for Shane. Offering $150 per month.
Tuesday, June 15 Meatloaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Coleslaw, Roll, Mixed Fruit Wednesday, June 16 Macaroni & Cheese, Deviled
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GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE: June 18 & 19, 713 S 4th St. Books, lamp, bedding, cedar chest, linens, 4 red folding chairs, bookcases, mirror, decor, tools, miscellaneous gun parts, weed eater, AND LOTS MORE!
Housing Needed
Looking for house rental for husband and wife with two children and two dogs. We are newly hired teachers coming to Glenrock. Please call 605-8402257.
Senior Lunch Menu Monday, June 14 Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Roll, Mandarin Oranges
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Egg, Broccoli, Tossed Salad, Roll, Strawberries & Ice Cream Thursday, June 17 Baked Chicken, Potatoes AuGratin, Spinach, Applesauce, Roll, Fruited Jell-O Friday, June 18 Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Carrot Salad, Roll, Blueberry Pie
REC CENTER Pool Opens June 21st. Hours of operation: MWF Lap Swim: 6-7 a.m. , T TH Lap Swim 530-630 a.m. MTWTH Open Swim: 1-4 p.m. W Family Swim: 530-630 p.m. Rec. Center Offerings: Step Aerobics Class with Donna Wiebe, MWTH 530-6 p.m. Water Aerobics MTWTH 730-830 am Mixed Martial Arts MWTH 630-8 Glenrock Recreation Center hours: Mondays thru Thursdays 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. , Fridays 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. , Saturday 8 a.m. - noon.
Ronald Lee "Tuffy" George was born March 25, 1953 to Wayne George and JoAnn (Hanks) George at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mt Ayr, Iowa and left his family on June 7, 2010 at his home in Glenrock, WY at the age of 57. Tuffy attended and graduated from Grand Valley School in 1971.
Tuffy grew up in Kellerton, IA and in 1971 he married Okie Adams. To this union two daughters were born, JoAnn (George) Lewis and Veronica George both of Glidden, IA. They later divorced. In 1986 he married Elizabeth Joann Fagan. To this union two sons were born, James Paul and Jacob Lee both of the family home in Glenrock, WY.
Tuffy worked at several jobs in Iowa before coming to Wyoming where he tried the Oilfield but settled on home construction and had been a loyal employee of Joe Phipps for 26 years! Tuffy was a hard working man and very meticulous about his work.
Tuffy loved throwing Darts with his family and friends and won several tournaments and had just spent time in Las Vegas throwing darts with his son James and wife Jo. He also loved NASCAR, cheering on Clint Bowyer in car number 33. He loved the mountains, hunting and camping and spending time with his friends who were his family he found along the way. He spent his life teaching his children everything he knew.
He is survived by his wife and children. His parents of Kellerton, IA, a brother Mike George (Karey) and a sister Patty (Mike) Grose both of Glenrock. Five grand children, 1 nephew, 3 nieces and many cousins. He is also survived by his motherin-law Cora Crawford, who he loved very much, of Glenrock, his Auntie Bonnie (George) Brown of Belleview, NB and his many friends.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday June 12, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Salvation Theatre in Glenrock, WY. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Ronald "Tuffy" George's name at Reliant Federal Credit Union.
Miss Me, But Let Me Go Author Unknown When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me. I want no rites in a gloomfilled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little—but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that was once shared. Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone. It’s all a part of the master’s plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know. Bear your sorrow in good deeds. Miss me, but let me go.
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futile. “We looked at the location and excavated a bit to determine if we had an identifiable grave,” remarked Weathermon. The consensus of the gathered
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found had apparently been disturbed during pipe installation decades ago, and it was determined during the early morning pre-dig that any bones related to the skull were no longer there.
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“This morning we found very small fragments, but nothing of diagnostic value,” Weathermon commented. “I would be hard pressed to determine if these fragments came from a human.”
While all efforts to uncover any further remains have ceased, the fate of the skull itself remains in question. State law allows the landowner whose property the remains were found on to retain
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ownership, although Weathermon indicated the University of Wyoming intended to enter into a discussion with the landowner about the possible donation of the skull to the university.
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