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Cowgirls Don’t Cry... Ride Baby Ride... ~ Brooks and Dunn
MULTIPLE MOTORCYCLE RELATED FATALITIES Three fatalities and one critically injured in two different weekend Motorcyle accidents in Converse County and Lusk. Front Page and page 5
GLENROCK COMMUNITY - Pages 2-4 2010/11 TOWN BUDGET
Much excitement has been generated lately by the Town of Glenrock’s 2010-2011 budget session.
Carrying The Right News... To The Right Places
Volume #4: Issue 1
Discharging of Fireworks Rules for County
Glenrock Wyoming’s Sunday Morning Hometown Local News Newspaper
WAGON’S HO! “SETTLERS” RIDE THROUGH G-ROCK
DOUGLAS MAYORAL CANDIDATE
Mayoral Candidate Bruce Jones throws hat in ring for Mayor of Douglas
HIGH SCHOOL RODEO FINALS Many local cowboys and cowgirls will be giving it their all at the Wyoming High School Finals Rodeo in Douglas this weekend.
Glenrock: Donna Geho, Town Clerk, for the Town of Glenrock, advises that Discharging of fireworks in the Town's limit is banned.
A-SQUARE LETTER TO EDITOR I have noted over the last months a number of articles and opinion pieces concerning A-Square.... Page 4
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GLENROCK HOG FESTER SUSTAINS MULTIPLE INJURIES IN BIKE WRECK by Kristin Lanier
Wagon Train drivers and horseback riders cross a gulley on Brad Boner’s ranch in Glenrock. Ten wagons and some 20 horseback riders travelled through Glenrock on Tuesday, June 29 2010. Photo © Amanda Smith By Kristin Lanier Near the end of a three-week journey that started in Ogallala,
Wyoming Livestock on June 29, 2010. Ten covered wagons rolled up Birch Street in the early morning hours towards
mon pilgrimage began in 2008 in Nauvoo, Illinois. The first trip ended in Council Bluff, Iowa. In 2009 the train picked
Chief Jeff Nelson of Glenrock's Volunteer Fire Department, advises the public on this 4th of July to use common sense when enjoying your fireworks. Have fire surpession nearby such as a garden hose on, sand, or buckets of water. Please keep in mind the safety and well being of your pets. Fireworks can be very upsetting and frightening to many animals. If you are a pet owner, please be sure that they have a collar with tags that provide contact information. Also check your fences to be sure your animals can not get out.
Eight hours into the trail ride towards Casper, the wagon train that travelled through Glenrock on Tuesday passes through the Boner ranch and into the Keenan Ranch just outside Casper. Photo © Amanda Smith. Amanda was on a horse named “Blue” (note ears in photo) graciously given to her to ride on the 10 hour trail by Wagon Train organizer Danny Van Fleet. “Blue was really great on the trail, he let me do whatever I wanted, and never once kept me from moving forward no matter how steep or treacherous the trail. ” stated Smith
their destination at the Keenan Ranch.
up the trail once more and five weeks later camped their last
The re-enactment of the Mor-
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On Saturday June 26, 2010 at approximately 1:50 p.m., Converse County’s Sheriff Department responded to a single vehicle motorcycle accident on Mormon Canyon Road near mile marker .75. CCSD Deputy Thompson advised that a Casper man had been driving his motorcycle northbound on Mormon Canyon Trail when he entered the curve near the south auto-gate. The rider’s motorcycle veered off the roadway on the right hand side, went through a fence
and the driver was subsequently thrown approximately 70-80 feet from his cycle.
The rider sustained multiple lacerations, a broken knee, leg, and nose and was transported to Wyoming Medical Center in Casper.
Deputy Thompson stated that the driver was cited for careless driving, operating a vehicle without proper endorsements, and has pending DUI charges.
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Nebraska almost 30 days ago, the Danny Van Fleet Wagon Train Company circled the wagons at Glenrock’s Central
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On Saturday June 26, 2010 at approximately 1:50 p.m., Converse County’s Sheriff Department responded to a single vehicle motorcycle accident on Mormon Canyon Road.
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The following rules apply to this year's Fourth of July celebration:
Converse County: Lucile Taylor, Converse County Clerk advises that even though a fire ban for county areas is not in place, citizens are reminded that they must have permission from private land owners prior to detonating their fireworks on someone else's property. Detonatiing fireworks on state land is prohibited.
HOG FESTER SUFFERS MULTIPLE INJURIES IN BIKE WRECK
RICKY GRANT RUNS FOR HOUSE - PAGE 3
by Kristin Lanier
Rolling Hills: Teresa Montgomery, Town Clerk/Treasurer, for the Town of Rolling Hills, provided the following ordinance for citizens to abide: ORDINANCE 1997-65: FIREWORKS Prohibition of Fireworks: The use, possession and sale of fireworks within the town boundaries of Rolling Hills, Wyoming, is hereby prohibited except on July 3rd, 4th and 5th between the hours of 9am and 12 midnight and on December 31st from 10pm to 2am January 1st. No fireworks may be detonated on public property or on public streets or roads at any time. Teresa stated "In other words, fireworks are permitted on private property by Rolling Hills residents and their guests."
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The Glenrock Marlins baseball team is 10-4 going into the Casper 2A (9 and 10 yr olds) Tournament, winning 10 of their last 12 games.
Summah Time! Summah Time!
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by Kristin Lanier
On June 30, 2010, at 1:49 p.m., Thomas W. Church, 61, from Wilmington, NC., and Regina S. Church, 52, were riding a
2006 Harley-Davidson. They were involved in a two vehicle accident, 41 miles north of Lusk in Niobrara County. Both Thomas and his wife, Regina,
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Editorial The Pursuit of Happiness - ' Pursuit' Being an Active Verb by Susan R. Stoltz It’s been 234 years since this nation was founded on the premise that our rights come from God, granted to the people and given from the governed to the government. The founding fathers made it very clear that because of the nature of man (greed, avarice, power, etc) we needed a checks and balance system of government to prevent any one person or interest taking complete control. ‘Equality’ as set forth in the constitution means this: we all have the same rights given to us by God. The right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The key word in that phrase being the active verb: pursuit. The legacy of our Constitution does NOT state that we have the right for happiness to be provided to us by the government. This government was devised to create an environment by which each citizen could achieve his or her dreams. Work towards their goals. All of those statements being active. It does not state that the government can take from those who have worked hard to entitle those who hardly work. ‘The Pursuit of Happiness’ does not insinuate some sort of hedonistic, materialistic, shallow sort of joy. The phrase indicated more a pursuit of wisdom and virtue. Wow, virtue. Does anybody even consider that word in relation to our government or more personally, in our daily lives?
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What has made America strong in the past is its belief in our natural rights, our stalwart faith and religious values, limited government, a strong work ethic and a spirit of community. “The modern left ….. is using leverMarch of power at its Kindergarten Registration willevery be held 30, 2010 disposal to dismantle our unique American civilization and at 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Grant. All 4 and 5 year-olds, whose replace it with a secular, bureaucratic culture in which govbirthday or before September ernment isfalls big,on citizens are small, and our 15th rights are are invited defined to attend. Registration consists of (1) an informational by the state rather than endowed by our Creator. Equality under theOrientation, law is being discarded in favor and/or of equality of results; Parent (2) Completing turning in reconsent of the governed is being subverted by an increasingly quired paperwork, and (3) The child’s visit to the classoverbearing federal bureaucracy and imperial judiciary; and rooms. Parents need to bring current immunization rethe pursuit of happiness is being undermined by a redistribucords and an official andtheoriginal birth certificate. tive welfare state that kills can-do, entrepreneurial spiritAll of documents returned at the end of the evening. America.” ~will Newtbe Gingrich This is a wonderful introduction for your child and we On this Fourthto of meeting July it would us all to remember look forward you behoove and showing you around that ‘happiness’ is our own responsibility. What role does our exciting classroom! government play in our pursuit of happiness? It was intended to create an environment by which its citizens can sucRegistration packets are at the Elceed. The government was available not formednow to pass out Grant happiness checks, happiness programs, or happiness stamps. ementary office, and will also be available on the night
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of registration. Please return completed paperwork at Registration. All students who are registered by April 1st will be entered in a drawing for free backpacks loaded with school supplies! For more information, please call 436-2774.
WAGON TRAIN CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE for the year in Ogallala, Nebraska. This year they completed the journey as far as Casper, Wyoming. The members of the train hope to complete the expedition and camp for the final time in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2012. Upon completion they will be the second train to make the entire trip since 1860. To travel the range by wagon takes exceptional and determined people with sturdy and enduring animals. One of these unique individuals is Wagon Master “Skinner,” from Heber, Utah. He has been purposely meandering across trails in his covered wagon since 1981. His love for reliving history is substantiated by his knowledge of the trails but in the wagon he
owns. The axles and hubs are 100 years old. When Skinner unhitched his horses, named June and July, in Casper this year he will have completed 13,000 miles of trails by wagon. Many extraordinary individual men, women and children completed the train that this reporter, along with Editor and Photographer Amanda Smith, had the rich blessing of traveling with for almost 10 hours on Tuesday in 100 degree weather. Reliving history gives a unique perspective on the hardships that were endured by those who paved the way for generations to follow. “To teach our
children how their ancestors struggled, what they sacrificed and did without, carrying not much more than their hopes and dreams is something we thought best experienced,” said Wagon Train participants Clair and Brenda Christensen. “The kids have learned to entertain themselves and this experience has shown them that there’s a lot that they don’t really need.” Then there’s Cochise, the twenty-seven year old Leopard Appaloosa. This trusty steed began the pilgrimage with everyone else, in Nauvoo, Illinois. However, Unlike the rest of the horses on the trip, Cochise made the entire trip without his eyesight, guided only by his
rider “Cowboy Noland”. Cochise is 100% blind.
In a world where reality TV reigns supreme, I wonder how many individuals would survive the reality of a journey filled with real sacrifice, solitude, loss and hardship. If you can leave your ipod, computer, car and cell phone behind perhaps you too could join the next leg of the journey and witness the majesty, serenity and solitude of the open range and this great country first hand.
For more information visit the Trails West website at http:// www.vanfleetwagontrain.com.
2010-2011 TOWN OF GLENROCK BUDGET By Paula Flynn
Much excitement has been generated lately by the Town of Glenrock's 2010-2011 budget session. With a total budget expense estimated at $6,233,284, the town has had to make some tough decisions on funding projects throughout the community. Total expected revenues, including general funds, sewer/water revenue committed to grant projects is $6,450,606. The town park, 9th Street cut across, and the Oregon Trail Estates west entrance are all on the docket for street overlay during the coming year. Three hundred thousand dollars was carried over from last year's budget with an additional one hundred thousand added from this years fiscal plan. Other budget allocations include
$10K in repairs to the Rodeo Arena. The arena committee listed two items in their budget request; dirt/ground work for the arena and paint/finish the cattle handling facilities. They need to rework the arena and haul in a significant amount of dirt to level out the low spots. Once this work is completed, the arena will be a much more welcoming space for public use. The Deer Creek Historical Museum was allotted $4K for electricity upgrades. The Historical Museum needs new lighting in the facility that is non-UV so light won't damage the displays. This will aid in keeping our past alive for local and non-local visitors to the site at 935 W Birch. The allocation to the Police Department in the amount of $10K
will assist in moving the locking door forward to secure the back offices, moving Claudines office to one of the old jail cells, and reconfiguring the office layout. These updates that will aid in public access to the facility as well as assist officers in smoother operation of their duties. The Public Works Department got two of its wishes this year. The town is purchasing a Street Sander to the tune of sixty thousand dollars. After the condition of the roads this past winter, many folks will be happy to hear the town is taking this proactive step. And finally, the Public Works Department received an allocation of $17 thousand to build a new shop at their current site. The new building will house the sanitation trucks as well as provide protection for the ice slicer (the material
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they place on the streets during the winter).
Perhaps the most stimulating budget session decision is the Facade Grant. According to Glenrock Town Planner, Kathy Patceg, funds for the grant are generated by the rent earned by the town in the leasing of the Commerce Building suites. "The Facade Grant is just what it says "facade," Patceg explained. "The funds can be used for outside windows, siding, painting, signage, etc. The maximum grant amount is $6,000 with a 50 % match. The match can come as inkind. The program also includes a grant for $1,000 for painting with no match.
All grants will have to be approved by the Main Street Committee and then on to Council. There are some guidelines regarding historic nature of the building and trying to bring it back to the original look. All information is available on the town's website www.glenrock. org." Grants are available to businesses in the Central Business District.
CODE OF THE WEST 1. Live each day with courage 2. Take pride in your work The Glenrock Marlins baseball team is 10-4 going into the Casper 2A (9 and 10 yr olds) Tournament, winning 10 of their last 12 games. They are led in hitting by Dalton Davies and Elias Orozco who are both hitting over .700 and have combined for 50 RBI's. Davies, Orozco, and Brock Jones all have two inside the park homeruns this year. Brock Jones, Connor Lewis, Chandler Johnston and Brock Speigelberg are all hitting over .500
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for the year with Connor Lewis and Chandler Johnston taking 28 stolen bases (combined numbers). Dalton Davies and Brock Jones anchor the pitching staff with four wins apiece. Brock Speigelberg has turned into the teams closer coming in for four saves. Dalton Davies has been the teams steady pitching leader all season. Davies, who never gets shaken up while pitching, is a clutch hitter and a hard worker.
The hitting of Brooks Browning and George Bearfield late in the season has helped the team improve and be more competitive going into the tournament.
3. Always finish waht you start
Parents of the players couldn't be prouder as the boys continue to work hard as a team. They practice two days a week in addition to their two weekly games.
4. Do what has to be done 5. Be tough, but fair
Stay tuned to The Bird for more Marlins Updates.
6. When you make a promise, keep it. 7. Ride for the brand 8. Talk less, say more 9. Remember that some things aren't for sale 10. Know where to draw the line
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CHILI COOK-OFF AIDS LOCAL CHILDREN’S GROUP AND FELLOW WIND FARM WORKER by Jessica Smith
They came in the early morning hours, choosing carefully what would assure their place in history….making rounds gathering the necessities for……chili.
By Paula Flynn
Two years ago the Converse County Republican Party approached Richard C Grant, Jr and asked him to run for the House District 6 seat that was opening up when Dave Edwards left office. Rick decided against running for the position at that time so that he might finish out the two years left on his Converse County School District #2 Board of Trustees term. However, the idea of pursuing another level of office had been firmly planted and when the opportunity came up this spring, Grant jumped at the chance.
David Grogg, Construction Manager for Duke Energy, poses with his 'David's Dragon's Breath Chilli' during Wednesday's cook-off. Photo © Jessica Smith. of that fun. This year’s recipients of the proceeds of the chili cook-off will be the Boys and Girls Club of Glenrock and a gentleman by the name of Diego Ruiz. Ruiz is a wind farm worker who suffered a brain hemorrhage earlier in June. The cook-off was also a reward, of sorts, for the workers who are making the Top of the World wind farm a reality. The day doubled as their ‘safety lunch’ an event held when a certain number of hours has been achieved without significant injury (requiring more than just a first aid kit).
With over 250,000 hours under their belts without an injury of this nature it’s easy to see that ‘safety first’ is a motto of both Duke Energy and Wanzek. It’s also easy to see that these two entities are interested in more than just building a wind farm—they truly want to become part of the community by helping those who need it most. “It goes to a good cause every time,” Judy Feske stated and anytime we can help…” Winners of the cook-off will be announced in next week’s Glenrock Bird.
Pinkerton's Western Collection Opens Its Doors By Paula Flynn
Thursday, July 1st marked an important day in the central business district of Glenrock. Pinkerton's Western Collection opened its doors and offered consumers a wide variety of goods. A wide range of items from the frivolous and decorative to absolutely necessary makes shopping an enjoyable experience. Merchandise of western jewelry, apparel, purses, belts and home decor cozily sit on shelves awaiting your perusal.
Box 1300, 120 Boxelder Trail, Glenrock, WY 82637. All bids must be made on the bid form furnished by the District. Copies of the specifications will be available at 9:00 AM June 21, 2010, and may be obtained at the Administration Office (address above). Please contact Ms. Lynne Short, Business Manager, at 307-436-5331
for additional information.
The School District reserves the right to waive irregularities and informalities and reject any or all bids without further obligation and to accept any bid deemed desirable, or to readvertise for bids if it is determined to be necessary or desirable.
RICHARD C GRANT, JR SEEKS HOUSE DISTRICT 6 SEAT FOR CONVERSE COUNTY
Each entrant into the cook-off paid a $50 fee and the ‘judges’ for the cook-off paid $10 for that honor. With rules such as ‘The cook will be required to taste their own chili’ and ‘No deliberate sabotage of another contestant or their entry’ the cook-off was bound to fun for everyone involved! Cooks vied for top honors in categories such as Best Tasting, Best Presentation, and Best Aroma to name a few and the competition was fierce.
David Grogg, Construction Manager for Duke Energy, created ‘David’s Dragon’s Breath Chili’ after his loss to his peers last year. “I learned from last year what the guys didn’t like,” he said with a grin, “and I catered to [their] carnivorous ways.” Grogg went on to explain why the two groups get together for these friendly competitions. “We try to find ways to integrate into the community by doing things the guys like— like eating…,” he said, they get to have some fun and a local organization will reap the benefits
You are invited to submit a bid for a total of 6 beef for the Converse County School District #2 Food Service Program per specifications available as outlined. Bids will be received by the District until 2:00 p.m., July 13, 2010, at the Converse County School District #2 Administration Office, Post Office
Duke Energy and Wanzek Construction held a chili cook-off at Duke’s new Top of the World wind farm which is currently under construction. This is the second year for the two groups to come together during the construction of a wind farm (last year’s cook-off was held at Campbell Hill wind farm) to have some food, fun, and raise money for a good cause. Judy Feske, Administrative Assistant for Wanzek, has organized the event both years it has taken place. “It is getting easier [to organize],” she said, “It’s just so much fun!”
From Neil Larson’s ‘Wyoming Wagon Train Chili’ and his claims of “Best chili north of the Mason/Dixon Line” to Reggi Brown’s ‘Butt Kick’n Chili’ and her admission to adding “everything AND the kitchen sink”, the men and women of these two groups were out to have some fun.
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Wrangler jeans now, but we'll be able to offer Justin boots in August. We also carry 'Wild Rag' silk scarves. In the home decor department we offer etched glass, kitchen towels
Patzke had this to say about his shopping experience, "It's a real nice store. It's just what our community needed. It's a great place to buy your "sugar" presents and find a little something
Shop owners/partners Shannon and Jordan Pinkerton From left to right: Haley Pinkerton, Shannon Pinkerton and owner Jordan are pleased to offer Wrangler jeans in Pinketon of Pinkerton’s Western Collection. Photo ©Paula Flynn. sizes for the entire family. Women's for yourself." decorative belts add the finish- and more." ing touch for the woman needing to look just right for her big Tammy Taylor, a snappy Welcome to Glenrock, Pinkernight out with her sweetheart or dresser, perused the belt selec- ton’s Western Collection! friends while men's short and tion while her kids took in the We’re glad you’re here! long sleeved button up shirts toy selection. "The prices are complete his look as well. Jor- way better than I've found else- Hours: Tues-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m. dan happily proclaimed, "We're where. They have lots of cute and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. very excited to be able to offer stuff," exclaimed Taylor. Clint
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Grant, who runs a 6000 acre ranch just southeast of Glenrock, was also waiting for his son, Brendon, to finish his education at the University of Wyoming and return to work the ranch with his father. Now that the partnership has been formed, the father of the operation is able to pursue an office that would require him being gone from the ranch for extended periods of time. Rick served for twenty years on the CCSD#2 school board and has been actively involved with the Wyoming state legislature through his work in education and agriculture. The local rancher voiced, “Being a school board member has given me the knowledge and understanding of how these arenas work as well as working relationships at the school, community, and state levels.” Grant has also served for 5 years on the Converse County Weed & Pest Board and 30 plus years
with the CC Rural Fire. He has also been a 4H leader, served on the Coordinated Resourse Management Committee for the State of Wyoming over the Duncan Ranch; he is a Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Lifetime member, precinct committee man, and member of the Glenrock Lion's Club. One of the biggest concerns Grant has is large government and the “trickle down” effect of the federally mandated policies. “Large government encroaches on the individual’s rights,” Grant explained. “The recent Healthcare Bill, the banking and auto industry bail outs are just a couple examples of large government becoming too involved in individual rights. Recently the State of Wyoming lost 50% of its mineral excise tax revenue because of federal mandates. It used to be that the split of 80/20 (Wyoming 80%, federal government 20%) was enough to appease them, but they went and changed it to a 60/40 split (60% federal / 40% Wyoming). Any and all decisions made at the federal level trickle down to our Wyoming communities. We shouldn’t be held hostage.” Inspired by W. Cleon Skousen, author of The Five Thousand Year Leap, Grant would like to see our federal and state governments take a closer look at laws and how they fit within The Constitution of the
Ricky Grant © Brendon Grant
United States. “Under the 10th Amendment we are provided ‘that powers not granted to the national government nor prohibited to the states by the Constitution of the United States are reserved to the states or the people’, Grant quoted. “Someone needs to step up and say ‘No! That’s enough.’ It’s ours, our rights according to the constitution.”
When asked about how he looked to make these things happen, Rick replied, “I don’t have all the answers, but I’m willing to look for them. We are a state that exports the vast majority of its goods, including our kids. We want a secure place for people to bring kids back home and know they will have a job. We need to look at how to best develop our resources. Develop clean coal technologies, gas fueled power plants, wind energy, and look at our proximity to gas fields and try and capitalize on that.”
SOME GLENROCK BUSINESSES FEEL THE CRUNCH OF HIGHER TRASH REMOVAL RATES by Kristin Lanier
Many business owners recently received their sanatation billi statements and are in disbelief over their current amount due. Business owners are concerned there may have been a trash rate increase that they were not made aware of. One business owner stated that they were being billed approximately $26.00 a month in the past, but just received a bill reflecting $120.00 balance due. Donna Geho at City Hall provided information regarding the differences in some business' statements. Donna advised that there has not been an increase in refuse billing over the past 6 years. "What happened," she said, "was that we discovered that some businesses were not being properly billed for the refuse services that were being rendered. We had been underbilling them. Those accounts are now being properly billed according to the rates as listed in the Glenrock Code Book, Section 19-1-10, (b). These rates are based upon the refuse container size, the number of containers a business has, along with the frequency of pickup. The last time this ordinance was ammended
for rate increase was approved by Council by final reading in July 2004." Here's how this author can better explain. Let's say that you own a porta-potty business. Your business maintains all of the porta-pottys in town. Your billing rates are based upon the size of the porta-potty, the number of porta-pottys that are on site and include rates for the number of times during a week that your business needs to come out to maintain them. Your business has been in operation for 9 years; billing rates have never gone up nor down. You have "Customer A", "B","C" and "D". Customers "A" and "B" both have 2 porta-pottys that are the same size but customer "A" wants his cleaned 3 times a week. Customer "B" has a smaller porta-potty then Customer "C", both have them cleaned once a week. While reviewing accounts you discover that Customers "B" and "C" have been billed at the same rate but customer "C" has a bigger porta-potty; you update "Customer C's" billing rate so that "Customer C's" next billing statement will reflect the correct billing rate for the size porta-pot-
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ty that he has. You also discover that Customer "A's" billing rate is the same as Customer "B" but Customer "A" has his cleaned 3 times a week. You update Customer "A's" billing rate so that Customer "A's" next billing statement will reflect the correct billing rate for the frequency that he has his porta-pottys maintained. When customers "A" and "C" receive their statements, they get the impression that their rates have been increased.
One business owner asked if they can have their refuse picked up by another sanitation service. The answer to that is also in the Glenrock Code Book, SECTION 19-1-3 COLLECTION OF GARBAGE AND WASTE MATTER BY OTHER THAN TOWN PROHIBITED. The Town, by and through its duly authorized agents, employees, contractors or licensed operators, shall be the Town's agent for the collection of garbage and waste matter, and no person except such duly authorized agents, employees, contractors or licensed operators of the Town shall collect any garbage or waste matter within the Town.
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ONE GIANT MINE...ONE GIANT PICNIC
A-SQAURE LETTER TO EDITOR To the Editor: I have noted over the last months a number of articles and opinion pieces concerning A-Square. Most, such as the article claiming that we did not have the proper licenses, and last week’s opinion piece (both in the competing Glenrock paper), were woefully short on facts.
Employees and family members have their photo taken inside the shovel of a Le Tourneau Loader. The Loader’s shovel capacity can hold 55 cubic feet and is used to load coal and dirt into Haul Trucks. Photo Danielle Hopkins. by Amanda Miller
There are two big events held every year for mine employees. The Christmas Party and the summer family day. Family day is either held at an in town park or out at the mine. This year happened to be the latter. It was a time for mine employees to bring out their loved ones and enjoy a day of celebrating not only earth and energy but also an appreciation for one another. The day started with a drive out to the mine, a drive which each employee must take every day. No matter what mode of transportation used; the available busing system, a car pool, or driving alone it was an eye opening experience to see the transit these dedicated workers must take daily. Driving into the mine site visitors first see the large silo system that drops loads of coal into empty train cars. The kids were in awe of the trains patiently waiting their turn to be fully loaded. A welcome tent was set up just off the main parking lot, where guests were given a map of the available point of interest set up for the day. One of the buses that transports
employees to work was being utilized to take families on a sojourn to the N.E.M.A pit. (N.E.M.A. standing for North End Mining Area) The bus used the same haul roads that the haul trucks use and had to maintain left hand traffic. We were in the middle of the whole thing with empty haul trucks and coal laden haul trucks visible from every vantage point. We were informed of things common to those who work at the mine but not common knowledge to us lay people, such as the safety aspects of left hand traffic, reclamation of the land already mined and we were introduced to terms like 'overburden,' 'high wall,' and 'seams.' We stopped at an area the mine had set up with a platform to see the Marion 8200 drag line moving massive amounts of earth; 28 million cubic yards a year. Back at the main family day area they had three mining vehicles set up for viewing. A drilling truck which drills the holes for explosives used to break up the coal seams. A bulldozer, and a large front bucket Letourneau. Although not the biggest piece of equipment we saw, as compared to the haul trucks or the drag line, it was still an impressive sight.
…..OH MYLANTA – Tales of Aunt Alice
Stopping at the First Aid tent, we were able to chat with employees from the first aid team. The kids had a grand time trying on the fire suit and helmet, seeing the fire truck and an ambulance. Everyone was given mementos; a silk screened T-shirt, an aluminum reusable water bottle, a woven Cloud Peak tote, and a picture of their family either inside the bucket or in front of the gigantic tire of the Letourneau. A wonderful spread was catered by Pokey's out of Gillette. With all that was going on outside and the heat of the day, lunch was a great time to meet other mine families and cool off before hitting the last stop of the day. A ride in a haul truck had to be the highlight for everyone. Being inside one of these massive machines was an amazing experience. It was like a small house on wheels. The cab of the truck is relatively small. There were two captains seats, a center console, a myriad of gauges and buttons, and a small t.v.-like screen showing the rear view of the truck. Thank-you to everyone who made family day at Antelope Mine a success and allowing us to come and see where our loved ones work. It was a wonderful way to spend a day!
Silk Pajamas and Exercise Bikes by Smokey Topaz
Does conventional wisdom escape the elderly or is it that they just no longer give a damn what anybody thinks? My Aunt Alice has always been the picture of respectability. She’s always cared how she looks, has been well dressed and well groomed. She still makes her bed every morning – something I almost never do. She’s always followed the rules. For instance she closes the curtains or blinds in the evening so people can’t see her walking around in her pajamas. Keeping rather odd hours as many of the elderly do, Aunt Alice frequently wanders during the night. Sometimes she’s up very early in the morning but imagine my surprise when at 6:00 a.m. I heard the blinds go up in the living room. It’s still dark outside at that time and many of the people that live in this neighborhood are up and out the door by 6:15.
I lay in bed for a few minutes wondering what in the world she was doing with the blinds up in the pitch dark. Then a light snapped on and there was a glow under my door. I had two choices, get up and see what was going on or stay in bed and pretend I knew nothing. I pulled the covers up closer and tried to go back to sleep. When thoughts of chickens randomly wandering the house just wouldn’t go away I got up. I had to see what was going on. I peeped around the corner into the living room. OH MYLANTA! There, in front of the picture window, black as night outside, the lamp on inside so that the world could see in as if my house was the latest reality television show, was my 88-year old Aunt Alice her gray hair sticking straight up. Riding the exercise bike. In her gold colored silk pajamas, stockings and Keds. Without her teeth. I shook my head and went back to bed. No amount of therapy in the world would ever erase that visual.
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A-Square was recruited by a Wyoming State program, signed by the Governor, funded by the Wyoming Senate, and administered by the Wyoming Business Council. Anyone fiscally or philosophically opposed needs to be barking up the trees in Cheyenne, not the trees along Deer Creek. The grant of $1.5 million for the new A-Square building came from State funds, not one dime from Glenrock. Besides the building, these State funds also paid for the extension of the water line, with extra fire hydrants, along Highway 87, which is beneficial infrastructure to the entire area. The program is a windfall for the Town of Glenrock. Every dime that A-Square pays; in lease, rent, and purchase; goes directly to the Town of Glenrock, not back to the State. Glenrock is free to use these funds as they see fit; be it streets, first response, or whatever else. A-Square moving here means over $900,000 of unfettered money for Glenrock and its citizens! I snort with derision at the use of the term “corporate welfare”. Any move of an established company, with its many hundreds of tons of equipment and materials, is hideously expensive. A-Square budgeted $150,000 for the move and restart. To date, we have spent well over three times that and the costs will continue to mount as we finish moving equipment and train a work force. Not a dime of this is reimbursed by anybody, it all comes from A-Square’s pocket. Not to be overlooked is that part of A-Square’s moving costs included the cleanup of the old building. I think it now looks pretty good. It is true that shares of ASquare have been swapped
for shares in other companies. This is neither nefarious nor illegal. [One of the main reasons corporations and LLC’s exist is to facilitate investment and organizational growth without the hassle of having to renegotiate every contract every time an internal change is made.] Companies swap shares all the time in order to make themselves stronger, and that is exactly why we did it. A-Square now has ownership interest in revolver manufacture, AR-15 lower and upper receiver manufacture, law enforcement firearm manufacture and distribution, and other activities. This can only benefit both A-Square and the Town in the future. A-Square products (rifles, etc.) are of considerable reputation and recognition worldwide. Customers include Charles, Prince of Wales, the late Pres. Francois Mitterand of France, and a host of NFL, music, business and political celebrities. A-Square is also a member (one of only 22) of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute. We just returned from the summer meetings where A-Square solved a technical problem for Browning/FN and submitted four new cartridges for US and European standardization. A-Square helps set the standards for the world, and has for over 20 years You have no doubt seen the photos of President G. W. Bush’s visit to Botswana, where he was elephant viewing when a bull came rushing in to mate with fertile cow elephants. What the photo did not show was that the only thing between our President and this sexcrazed, rampaging bull elephant was a guy named Kevin, armed with an ASquare rifle in caliber .495 A-Square. Even as this is written, we are shipping boxes with product marked “Made in Glenrock, WY, USA”. Can someone please explain to me what is wrong with this?? I, the undersigned, was, am now, and will be the Founder and President of A-Square. I came here (and I am not a total outof-stater, I have deep familial ties to Wyoming) to build rifles and create jobs. Despite hardship, set back, and seemingly interminable delays, that is exactly what I intend to do. Further details will be published in this paper on 11 and 18 July and in the competing paper and the Star-Tribune on or about 15 July. Job applications will be available at selected sites effective 16 July, 2010. Our goal is 6 to 8 weeks in the application, interviewing and hiring process, with the first recruiting class starting training in midSeptember. It has been a long time coming; but A-Square is on the way back to full production. I think it is going to be a great run as we restore our dominance of the Safari and other selected firearms markets. Arthur B. Alphin LTC, USA (Ret) Founder and President, ASquare
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DID YOU KNOW? All About Ben by Paula Flynn Benjamin Franklin's inventions reveals a man of many interests. His scientist side brought out the inventor. His natural curiosity made him try to find ways to make many things work better. For instance, Ben had poor vision and needed glasses to read. Growing tired of needing to take them off and put them back on, he decided to figure a way to make his glasses allow him to see both near and far. He owned two pairs of spectacles. He took these, cut them in half and put half of each lens in a single frame. Today, we call them bifocals. Ben was a traveler. During his lifetime, he crossed the Atlantic Ocean eight times. These long journeys gave him ample opportunities and time to learn about ships and how they worked. As early as 1784, Franklin suggested following the Chinese model of dividing ships' holds into watertight compartments so that if a leak occurred in one compartment, the water would not spread throughout the hold and sink the ship. Remember the famous kite flight? Ben made important discoveries and advancements because of his inquistiveness. While Ben did not "invent" electricity he did, however, invent the lightning rod which protects buildings and ships from lightning damage. In colonial America, the majority of people warmed their homes by building a fire in a fireplace. This could be dangerous and used a lot of wood. Ben figured that there had to be a better way. He invented an iron furnace stove allowing homes to be warmed less dangerously and with less wood. The furnace stove that he invented is called a Franklin stove. A sidebar to this, Ben also established the first fire company and the first fire insurance company in order to help people live more safely. Benjamen Franklin is also famous for being a tad bit witty He is reported to have wanted the turkey to be the USA's National emblem in lieu of the Bald Eagle. Ben was also a noted orator. Many quotes of his have survived the test of time. A few follow: "A countryman between two lawyers is like a fish between two cats" "A good conscience is a continual Christmas" "A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body" " A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle" "All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move" "All wars are follies, very expensive and very mischievous ones" "Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one" "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do" "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest" And perhaps his two most famous quotes that everyone's mom has used on them more than once: "A penny saved is a penny earned" "A place for everything, everything in its place"
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LUSK FATALITY CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE were pronounced dead on the scene. The second vehicle involved was a 1997 Chevy van driven by Ingeman J. Aasness, 77, driver. Cordelle E. Aasness, 73, was a passenger. Both are fom Hawthorne, CA. Sgt. Steven Townsend, WHP advised the Church’s were southbound riding double on the motorcycle. The Aasness’s were traveling northbound when, for reasons unknown, their vehicle drifted across the center line going completely into the southbound lane of travel. As the vehicle approached the shoulder line on the southbound side Aasness attempted to steer right to get back into his lane of travel. Aasness vehicle collided head-on into the Church’s motorcycle. Upon impact, the airbags did deploy in the Aasness vehicle. The Aasness’s were transported by ground ambulance to Niobrara Health & Life Center in Lusk. Cordelle was then flown by Wyoming Life Flightto the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. The crash caused total road blockage of US 85 which was temporarily closed due to the crash. Members of the Wyoming Highway Patrol Crash Investigation Team were dispatched to the scene to conduct a thorough investigation. Upon completion of the crash investigation all reports will be turned over to the Niobrara County Attorney’s Office. Upon their review of all the information they will make the final determination of the filing of any criminal charges.
Douglas Discontinues WAM HIGH SCHOOL Membership RODEO FINALS
by Kelly Pexton
At the June 28 meeting, the Douglas City Council chose to no longer continue its membership with Wyoming Association of Municipalities. Councilwoman Kathy Russell made the motion to discontinue the membership. She listed the 11 resolutions WAM will be supporting at the upcoming legislative session. One of the resolutions supports regional landfills as opposed to individual cities maintaining their own landfills. The landfill issue has been on the minds of city residents. At this time, the general support is for keeping a
local landfill and not going regional. With the city finding ways to spend more effectively and make necessary financial cuts, removing the WAM membership will save the City of Douglas $7500. Russell felt this money could be better spent working with cities with similar issues. Following Russell’s motion, Councilmen Val Marshall and Bob Chiapuzio voted in favor of the motion. Mayor Marilyn Werner and Councilman Tony Reynolds were opposed.
Douglas Mayoral Candidate Bruce Jones by Susan R. Stoltz Mayoral Candidate Bruce Jones was born in Douglas. Although he grew up in Basin, WY when he finished his service to this country via the Military, completed his degree and all his children were out of school he decided to move back to Douglas. That was 2004. Six years later he’s decided to try and be part of the solution in the town where he was born. Here are a few questions I asked of Bruce. 1. Have you always had an interest in politics? And, what made you decide that running for Mayor was important to you? I have always had an interest but never the opportunity to actively participate. I have always believed that if you see something that you disagree with that you should do something about it. So I am going to try to do something about the problems and bring respected back to Douglas. 2. What is your current job with Converse County Memorial Hospital? My job at Memorial Hospital of Converse County is in the IT Department. I have a BS in computer science.
3. What do you see as the most important issues of this campaign, or rather, what is your main focus as a candidate? My main focus is to have Douglas as a town respected. And to work with other groups in the County and City in a positive way. 4. If elected to the office, what are your goals for the town of Douglas? A couple of my goals are to help with the youth programs and to bring businesses to Douglas. I would also like to see the Main Street of Douglas revitalized. 5. With the recent conflict in the town government how do you envision your role as mayor? To bring the council together as one unit. To be a representative of the citizens of Douglas. 6. How has the campaign been shaping up and what is on the calendar for the near future?
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Three Douglas Youth Headed to Finals
If you're looking for something to do this weekend or next here's a few suggestions that are family friendly and within our own state! Laramie Jubilee Days 7/3 – 7/11 Albany County Fairgrounds – Laramie, WY Contact: laramiejubileedays.net
Dusty Moore, Trae Seebaum, and Raegen Scott are on their Laramie Jubilee Days celebration lasts about 10 days and way to the National High includes a concert and fireworks show known as Fire in the School Rodeo Finals in Gil- Sky, various downtown activities including street dances, a lette. All three earned their parade, Mr. T Classic Bull Riding, Junior Bull Riding and 3 spots during the Wyoming PRCA performances. High School Rodeo Finals in Douglas June 24-27. The top ImPRA Rodeo four finishers in each event are making the trip to Nationals. 7/3 The placings were an accumulation of all season, finishing Big Piney, WY with the WHSRF.
Contact: 208-785-4677
Moore is a Douglas junior who will be making his first appearance at Nationals competing in tie down calf roping. He also earned a spot as an alternate in steer wrestling. Seebaum just graduated from Douglas High School. He and team roping partner Cord Johnson from Gillette finished the season in fourth position. Scott also just finished her high school career. She will be making her fourth appearance at Nationals. Scott finished the season third in goat tying and second in barrel racing. Although they missed making the final cut, other Douglas competitors showed strong performances. Cowboy Tanner Nauta competed in bareback riding. Cowgirls Cady Halverson and Markie Becker performed well in pole bending. Riley Scott competed in barrel racing. Kassidy Scott earned the title of state Rookie of the Year. She competed in barrel racing, goat tying and breakaway roping.
Pretty good. I have been walking door-to-door and meeting people. Mostly just getting out and letting people know who I am.
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The The intermountain Professional Rodeo Association (ImPRA) is based out of Southeastern Idaho. It was organized in 1970 and has grown to be one of the finest rodeo associations in the west. It is known by many as a pacesetter for other associations. We classify ourselves as a semi-pro organization, which involves both amateur and professional cowboys and cowgirls from all walks of life. Our rodeos cover a vast area in southeastern and southwestern Idaho, most areas of Utah and western Wyoming. Our members come from Idaho, Utah, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, Oragon and Arizona. Held in conjunction with Chuc Wagon Rodeo Days in Big Piney - July 4. To the residence of Douglas, WY I would like to take this opportunity to personally let you all know how much I appreciate the confidence and support this community has given me over the last 3-1/2 years. It has been challenging at times but the support has never wavered. At the most stressful times the words of encouragement were heartfelt and consistent. This provided me with the wherewithal needed to continue on even though the platform of the majority of the newly elected council shifted from what we were elected to do (2006). Many position changes have been made in the direction and leadership of the City of Douglas. I will elaborate more on these as the weeks and months go by leading up to the primary and the general elections. I will be using The Glenrock Bird primarily to get this information out to the citizens of Douglas along with flyers and door to door visits. I am extremely proud of every council member of the Douglas City Council. None of us are politicians; we’re all statesmen. We all believe that an elected official is elected by the will of the people to do the will of the people. We represent the people as a whole and not for personal gain or loyalty to any one individual. Unfortunately our own local newspaper, Douglas Budget, has chosen to deliberately attempt to discredit me, the accomplishments of the current city council, along with the professionals that led our city through this last year. The City of Douglas has many quality employees that truly love their jobs and this community. Their desire, dedication, and loyalty for Douglas helped tremendously in adding to the stability and quality of life in the place we call home. They displayed far more character and integrity in their unselfish actions to support a sense of unity and ownership, which greatly overshadowed some intentional undermining of a few. I am running for the two-year (2) term of city council because I want to be there to support the new Chief of Police and City Ad-
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ministrator through this time of change, be an active part of the solution for the issues that the city will face in the near future with a group of people who have the will and desire to accomplish their tasks and in whom I have the utmost respect.
I have given lengthy interviews to a couple of the Budget reporters only to have the publisher and editor embellish on portions of the interview that could be manipulated to stir up controversy and anger in the community for, I believe, personal gain and vindictiveness. Instead of informing the public of factual information needed to stimulate positive community input on issues that face the city while at the same time keeping the government entities honest and focused. Instead of building the community for all to enjoy, the Budget, in my opinion, was narrow minded by personal motives which in reality caused more problems instead of uniting the city.
Many people have asked me to continue on especially for the next couple years. I want to hear from the people and get their stamp of approval. There are a few “naysayers” out there that I refer to as benefactors of the previous administration that seem to think that arm chair quarterbacking is the way to win a game. First off this is not a game and it takes a lot of work and dedication. The decisions that are made affect the lives of real people in a real way. Unfortunately these nay sayers are ruthless and vindictive and only care about themselves and they can be convincing. My job is to represent the citizens of Douglas and as strange as it may seem, in my way of thinking this includes the nay sayers. I may not agree with them but I will look out for their best interest and that of the city as a whole. I will leave it up to the voters. Abraham Lincoln said "the ballot is more deadly than the bullet". If the majority of the people want me in this position, I’ll be there. If they don't vote me in I can accept that too because it is the will of the people. Respectfully, Bob Chiapuzio
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On what range that is left in the west,
COWBOY CORNER Cowboy Poet Columnist TJ Casey
Our Heritage, Don’t Let Them Change The life of the cowboy is changin’, It’s not quite like it used
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.
to be, The ones who are good, now are agin’, They’re no longer horseback and free, It’s gone to the cycle and the pickup, And there’s only a few of us left, Who work from the back of a Cayuse,
So all of you cowboys that’s real, Still forkin’ your broncs on the range, Our heritage don’t let them steal, Our heritage don’t let them change, Hold your heads high and remember, There’s only a few of us left, To carry on all of the old ways, Till the master on high takes us there, Remember the west is our playground, Where the cattle and coyotes roam, Wherever I’ve been boys, I haven’t found yet, Another dang place I’d
call home, It’s hard for the old hands to do it, So young ones you’ve got it to face, Get a long rope and saddle your ponies, For it’s round up time on the place, So all you young cowboys that’s real, Still forkin’ your broncs on the range, Our heritage don’t let them steal, Our heritage don’t let them change,
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...
I AM A BAD AMERICAN I’m a bad American.
Hold you heads high and remember, There’s only a few of us here, To carry on all of the old ways, Till the horses and cows disappear…
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I am the liberal-progressives worst nightmare. I believe in God. I believe the money I make belongs to me and my family. I think being a minority does not make you noble or victimized, nor does it entitle you to anything. I have never owned a slave, was a slave, never burned a witch at the stake and was never persecuted by the Turks. Neither were you so shut-up already. If you were born here and don’t like it you’re free to leave and become a citizen of whatever communist nation will have you. If you don’t like the way things are here go back and try to change you own country. We like America the way it is. I believe everyone has a right to pray to his or her God whenever and wherever they want to. I believe that cops have the right to pull you over if you’re breaking the law regardless of what color you are.
I believe owning a gun makes you a smart American. I own two.
I’m proud that ‘In God We Trust’ is written on our money.
I’d like to know exactly what church the Reverend Jesse Jackson belongs to, who pays him and why he’s always a part of the problem and never offers a solution.
I believe that if you’re selling me a Big Mac do it in English. I believe illegal is illegal. Enough said. I believe that Americans should work. Get a job.
I believe that we should all work hard - this means you too Mr. President.
I believe the American Flag is the only one that should be allowed in America.
If all of that makes me a bad American – I’m ok with that. I’m just sayin……..
I cannot take full credit for this version of I’m Just Sayin…. it was inspired by an email I received from a conservative friend of mine.
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POLICE BEAT Satuday, 06.26.10 - Noise Complaint. Parties counseled - OAA. Officer complied - Assult. Report taken - Citizen assist. Officer unlocked vehicle - Rolling Hills patrol completed - Key to the shooting range was issued - Dispute reported. Officer responded - Report of harassment. Officer took report - Motorcycle accident with injury - Citizen assist. Officer provided traffic control - E-911 domestic dispute. one transported to CCSO. - Comm tech performed a notary - Citizen assist. Information passed on - Dog at large. Officer transported the dog to the pound - Reddi report. Officer uas UTL - Traffic stop. verbal warning for driving habits. Sunday, 06.27.10 - Rolling Hills patrol completed - Controlled burn in the county - Subject fingerprinted for employment - Traffic stop. Verbal warning issued for stop sign - Driving complaint. UTL - Range key issued - Traffic accident reported - E-911 Medical - Range key issued - Traffic Stop. Citations issued for no seat belt - Traffic Stop. Written warniing issued for improper driving - Concerned citizen. Officer spoke with subject - Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for obscure temp tag. - Traffic Stop. Verbal warning issued for speed - Traffic Stop. Verbal warning issued for speed - Rolling Hills patrol completed - OAA. Officer complied Monday, 06.28.10 - 911. Refused medical service - Comm tech performed a notary - Traffic stop. Verbal warning for speed - Officer performed a vin inspection - Officer performed a vin inspection
Tuesday, 06.29.10 - E-911 medical. Negative transport - Traffic stop. Verbal warning issued for speed - Rolling Hills patrol completed - Ambulance request. Negative transport - Rolling Hills patrol completed - Officer completed a vin inspection - Ambulance request. Transported one to Casper - Presecription glasses reported lost. Entered lost and found file. - Parking complaint received. Officers responded - Rolling Hills patrol completed - Barking dog complaint. Message left for ACO Wednesday, 06.30.10 - Concerned citizen. Officer was UTL - Found property. Owner located - Traffic accident. Referred to WHP - Range key issued - Suspicious persons. Unfounded - Citizen assist. Officer complied - Officer performed a welfare check - E-911 Citizen assist - Rolling Hills patrol completed - Rolling Hills patrol completed - E-911 Medical. Negative transport - Driving complaint. WHP notified - Assault reported. Two subjects citied for battery - Dog at large reported - Traffic Stop. Written warning issued for speed - Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for brake light - Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for no front plate - Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for driving habits - Driving complaint. Driver counseled - Disturbance. UTL subject - Rolling Hills patrol completed - Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for red light to the front - Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for brake light
Salut!! Hello in Romanian from the library! The library will be closed Monday, July 5 to observe the 4th of July week end. We will open with our regular hours on Tuesday. Hope all of you have a safe and fun 4th of July!! We will also be closed for a half day on Friday July 9, 10:00 to 1:00, for a staff workshop. Sorry for the inconvenience. For our summer reading program on Wednesday, July 7, we plan to cool off with a little bit of water. Be prepared to get wet! Bring your towels and beach chairs. We will see who can limbo to the beat. Gayle Irwin will be here on Thursday, July 8 to give us a little bit of insight on how she writes. She has written several books. She has written some about her favorite subject, her pet dog named Sage. There is something different about Sage come find out! She will be here with Gayle to help entertain you. For Read Me A Story July 3 – July 10: A Very Big Bunny by Marisabina Russo. This week it is read by Kaitlyn. Pick up the phone this summer and listen to one of the eight kids who generously have given of their time to read to you. We’re on the web athttp:wyldweb.state.wy.us/ glen. Our phone number is 436-2573. Fax number is 4368525. 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.
CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE 1998 VW JETTA - Silver. Inside is mint. Outside is rough. Can be viewed at Faunce Automotive in Glenrock. $2200 Firm. Call 307-251-3853 for more info.
Help Wanted
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.
The Glenrock Senior Center has an opening for a Part-Time Homemaker or C.N.A. Flexible hours, paid Holidays, weekends off. Please apply within: Glenrock Senior Center, 615 W. Deer Street, Glenrock WY 82637
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.
Rental Home wanted in Glenrock/Rolling Hills Area. Prefer 3 BR 2 BATH W/Garage. Professional couple with references. Non Smoking. Call 307399-4075
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Senior Lunch Menu Monday, July 5 - Center Closed. Tuesday, July 6 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, carrots, roll, tossed salad, fruited Jell-O Wednesday, July 7 - Swedish meatballs over noodles, broccoli, three bean salad, apricot crisp Thursday, July 8 - Roast pork, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, tossed salad, fruit cup, vanilla wafers Friday, July 9 - Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, roll, coleslaw, peaches
Thursday, 07.01.10 - Ambulnce. Transport one to Douglas - Lost property. Entered into lost and found - Animal. SALECS notified - Rolling Hills patrol completed - Suspicious cirmcumstance. Extra patrol provided - Fingerprints taken for employment - Range key issued - Injured antelope. SALECS notified - Fingerprints taken for employment purposes
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- Dog at large reported. Message left of ACO - Bicycle VS car accident. Report taken - Officer retrieved a ball out of the const. area - Rolling Hills patrol completed - E-911 medical. One transported to Casper - Bicycle license issued - Officer performed a vin inspection - Rolling Hills patrol completed - Controlled burn reported
- Traffic stop. Verbal warning for speed
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COMEDY NIGHT AT THE SHORELINER! Friday, July 9th @ 8:30! - SPENCER JONES! STAY AFTER THE SHOW FOR KEVIN’S BIRTHDAY PARTY! - GOING TO BE A HOWLING AND HILARIOUS GOOD TIME! CALL 436-9011 FOR TICKETS OR PURCHASE AT DOOR. JUST $8.00!!! Sunday July 4, 2010
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