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GLENROCK TOWN OFFICIALS PONDER SALE OF STATE LAND A group of eleven, including Glenrock Town Council members, Mayor Steve Cielinski, Glenrock Town Planner Kathy Patceg, and representatives from the Glenrock Economic Development Corporation met to discuss the potential sale of land just south of Glenrock.
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TERMINATION OF OFFICERS UPHELD BY CITY COUNCIL
GLENROCK BIDS ADIEU TO COUNCILMAN VINNOLA
ROLLING HILLS FIRE HALL NEARLY COMPLETE The Rolling Hills Fire Hall is nearly complete and looking good! Laser Construction out of Casper has been moving right along with the project, despite one of the coldest winters in a while.
by staff reporter Susan Stoltz
HERDER SPORT & EVENTS - 4 ...Girls and Boys BB and more Herder Events
by staff reporter Mark Dosa
After months of uncertainty, the fate of former Glenrock Officer Michael Kavenius and Sgt. Paul Brown was determined during a City Council meeting held on Monday, January 25. Their termination was upheld. Shortly after the meeting was called to order, Council Members Rosalie Goff, Linda Care, and Bruce Vinnola left the Council chambers to meet in a closed executive session, where the decision was finalized and signed off. They soon returned, with Councilwoman Goff revealing that the initial firing was being upheld. Mayor Steve Cielinski and Councilman Carl Lembke did not vote on the matter, having been previously recused. The Glenrock Bird is acutely aware that this issue has caused much pain for the community, straining friendships and forever altering the lives of those closely involved in the matter. The Staff of The Glenrock Bird understands the turmoil this has caused throughout our town and among our community members. It is our hope that we can all begin healing from the wounds inflicted by this divisive event. Both sides of this unfortunate circumstance have suffered greatly and so now the moving on process can begin.
Bob Faunce bought his first Harley in 1975. In fact, his garage – or should I say shop – houses three big bore 45 degree VTwins. Bikes that would elicit whistles of admiration from most Harley aficionados.
HERDER WRESTLERS PICKING UP STEAM Coach Cory Yingling and his warriors attended a 16-team two-day meet in Thermopolis on Friday, January 22 and Saturday, January 23. Yingling was impressed with the continued improvement of his squad.
G.I.M.S. GEARS UP FOR STATE MATH It’s time once again for Glenrock Middle School to begin preparations for the State Math competition. Mr. Howard, G.I.M.S. Math and Computer instructor describes the event that will take place in Casper on Tuesday, February 23rd.
NEWS FROM THE NEST - 6 ENZI WEIGHS IN ON PRESIDENT’S STATE OF THE UNION Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., joined Congressional members to witness President Obama’s State of the Union address. Below are comments he made after the speech.
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Bruce Vinnola informs the Town of his retirement. Photo copyright Jessica Smith.
Councilman Bruce Vinnola has always been a Wyoming small town kind of man. He grew up in Greybull and Thermopolis and has been a resident in Glenrock for approximately nineteen years and served on the Glenrock Town Council for eleven. During this interview it became readily apparent that public service is an important aspect of Bruce Vinnola’s philosophy of citizenship. Bruce accepted a job as the Operations manager at Naughton Power Plant in Kemmerer, stepping down from his position as Councilman for the Town of Glenrock. It was a natural step up in a career that has spanned thirtythree years. When I asked him about his move he explained: “I’ve worked my way up through the ranks from Helper to Shift Supervisor at the Dave Johnston Plant in Glenrock. The position of Operations Manager was the next step in my career and the position became available at the Kemmerer Plant.” Bruce’s public service as Town Councilman to Glenrock began
eleven years ago when an entrepreneur wanted to open a private prison across the street from the Glenrock High School. Some neighbors suggested that he should run for the Town Council so that he could help stop the prison development. “For that primary election, six other candidates ran for two seats due to the prison controversy. I campaigned quite a bit and got elected,” he said. “The prison issue quickly faded into Glenrock history but then the Town Council job became a personal obsession to make the town a better place.” When asked what he saw as a particular challenge for the town of Glenrock in the future his answer was direct and concise. “The diversified economic development of Glenrock is its single most important challenge. Before I became a Councilman, I didn’t realize where most of the town’s operating budget came from; it’s from sales tax generated within Converse County. The monthly check that property owners pay to the town only covers water, sewer,
and garbage. The town’s share of resident’s property taxes wouldn’t cover the yearly snow removal bill. Converse County sales tax pays the lion’s share of Glenrock’s operating, maintenance and provided services. Most of the non-industrial sales tax revenue that comes to Glenrock is generated in Douglas. Our economy must diversify and develop for the long term financial security of the community of Glenrock.” During his three terms as Councilman the accomplishments have been many. Bruce emphasized that it’s the team effort of the council that has provided the platform for success and the team not only consists of its elected officials but the efforts of employees and citizen volunteers. Some of the larger projects have been the old Conoco refinery and Paint Factory that have been demolished and remediated, the more attractive gateways. It is Vinnola's opinion that the most important accomplishment has been the restoration of the historic Commerce block Continued on Page 2
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER REQUESTS $16.3 MILLION RATE DECREASE FOR WYOMING CUSTOMERS On Jan. 28, 2010, Rocky Mountain Power requested a decrease in rates for its Wyoming customers of approximately $16.3 million.
INMATE OVERLOAD AT CONVERSE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER The Converse County Detention Center in Douglas has an average daily inmate population of 28 detainees. While the facility can house up to 34 inmates, doing so would mean using holding cells needed for inmates with disciplinary issues and new intakes.
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GLENROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT TO INSTALL 5KW AND 10 KW WIND TURBINES by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Converse County School District #2 plans on having a pair of wind turbines, a 5kw vertical access “barbershop” type turbine, and a more conventional looking 3 bladed 10kw turbine, installed at Grant Elementary here in Glenrock. A conversation with School District Superintendent Kirk Hughes revealed that bid forms for the project were made available on January 18, 2010, from ThinkOne Energy Services.
Photo of 10kw Turbine
ThinkOne Energy is the architectural firm hired by the District to design the specifications for the project. A mandatory pre bid meeting was held for parties interested in submitting bids on Thursday, January 28, at the District Office on Boxelder Trail. The district will receive bids until 2:00 p.m. on February 8, 2010. According to Superintendent Hughes, the determination of the
building contractor would be made soon after that date. As can be seen from the accompanying Site Plan supplied by ThinkOne, the 10kw 3 bladed turbine will supply power to the school building, while the 5kw vertical access turbine will provide power to the bus barn. While lessening the need for commercially supplied electrical power, the turbines will not provide all of Continued on Page 3
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A SQUARE READY FOR BUSINESS WITH WIND POWER COMING by staff reporter Mark Dosa
During a town council meeting on January 25, it was revealed that A-Square is ready to begin operations. The current state of the facility meets the requirements for the “Certificate of Substantial Completion – Exterior” to be executed. In a conversation with Glenrock Town Planner Kathy Patceg on Tuesday, January 26, it was confirmed that substantial completion had been verified and town officials had signed the Certificate of Substantial Completion – Exterior the previous evening. “The locks are in and Art is happy,” Patceg revealed on the night of the town council meeting. “(He’s) moving in office equipment.” Additionally, Patceg confirmed on Tuesday that wind turbine installation would be
taking place at the A-Square facility after a contractor has been selected. “We will be interviewing (contractors) on Thursday (January 28),” Patceg stated. A grant previously awarded to A-Square will be used to finance the construction of the wind power system. For residents interested in having their own wind turbine, Glenrock Town Ordinance No. 635 addresses the regulations covering “Micro Wind Systems and Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems.” The six page document covers items such as definitions, purpose, permitted uses, general requirements, application requirements, review and approval, conditional use permits, and abandoned facilities.
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NEWS FROM THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance Check Successes on the Rise Wyoming’s “compliance check” program, which determines whether retail establishments are illegally selling alcohol or tobacco to youth, is seeing growing success according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
ATTENTION HARLEY RIDERS: YOU COULDA HAD A V-8 by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Bob Faunce bought his first Harley in 1975. In fact, his garage – or should I say shop – houses three big bore 45 degree V-Twins. Bikes that would elicit whistles of admiration from most Harley aficionados. Now, anyone has got to agree that a 127 cubic inch V-Twin is a heck of a big engine. (Yep, Bob’s got that power plant in one of his cruisers.) Come on, that’s over 2081cc’s – bigger than the combined displacement of two Honda superbikes. But there’s big, and then there’s BIG. And when it comes to humungous, Bob’s got the corner on the market. You see, Faunce has built three bikes that are powered by – now get this – 350 cubic inch Chevy engines. Yeah, automobile engines – like the ones General Motors put in ’67 Camaros back in the day. Bob built these bikes himself, buying the frame and other components for his creations
from a company known as Boss Hoss. “I built my first Boss Hoss in 1992,” Faunce recalled. This one here (the blue one pictured on the front page) has a 350 Chevy engine with a onespeed transmission. (Gears? Who needs gears when you’re pumping out over 300 horsepower and 400 foot pounds of torque?) Bob showed me a broken rear axle, a full 1-½ inches in diameter that was sheared like warm taffy by one of these monsters. Motorcycles? More like nuclear powered freight trains.
assembly himself, Faunce estimates that the two Boss Hoss motorcycles he’s assembled (he also has a trike in the works) lightened his wallet to the tune of about 11 grand apiece. Serious money to be sure, but a few light years away from 45 grand for a single unit. What’s it like to ride one of these things? Bob admits that with its massive weight, these behemoths “won’t dance around traffic”. As for top
speed, a good dose of insanity and the salt flats of Bonneville would tell the tale – if you survived the attempt. This is not a bike that suffers fools. Having ridden one since 1992, you can forgive Bob if he views the bike as just a daily driver during the warmer months. Daily driver? I’d rather be at the helm of that nuclear powered freight train.
Everything about these bikes is gargantuan. Gross weight is well over 1,000 pounds, and the price tag – if you choose to buy one new – is well over $45,000. That’s about the MSRP on a new Corvette coupe folks. Luckily for Bob, he doesn’t buy new. By purchasing the components and doing the
Bob and his Boss Hoss. Photo Copyright Marlk Dosa.
ROLLING HILLS FIRE HALL NEARLY COMPLETE by staff reporter Jessica Smith
The Rolling Hills Fire Hall is nearly complete and looking good! Laser Construction out of Casper has been moving right along with the project, despite one of the coldest win-
ters in a while. The decision to tear down part of the Fire Hall and rebuild it came as a result of how the equipment and trucks had to be stored in the old part of the building. The old fire
A compliance check involves the law enforcement practice of sending a minor into a retail establishment to try buying alcohol or tobacco. If the clerk complies with the law by asking the minor for identification or refusing to sell, the store is said to have successfully “passed” the compliance check. If the clerk provides the minor with alcohol or tobacco, the store “fails” the compliance check and law enforcement personnel may cite the clerk for illegal sale to a minor.
hall consisted of two buildings, one of which was quite old. The emergency vehicles had to be placed in the old building in such a way that valuable time was lost simply trying to get them out for a call. Rolling Hills Town Clerk, Teresa Montgomery stated, "There was a need for a bigger fire hall
so the equipment could be stored properly...it will allow the equipment to get in there correctly and safely." The new, larger addition is sporting four large garage doors and should be ready for action soon.
Of the nearly 1000 alcohol compliance checks conducted by Wyoming law enforcement officers last year, 85 percent of liquor stores refused to sell alcohol to underage persons. This is a significant increase from a 79 percent compliance rate in 2008. Of the more than 730 tobacco compliance checks, 84 percent of establishments refused to sell tobacco to underage youth in 2009. For 2008, more than 680 tobacco checks were completed for an 83 percent compliance rate. “These numbers reflect a growing awareness among Wyoming’s retailers of the importance of keeping alcohol and tobacco out of the hands of our kids,” said Dr. Brent Sherard, Wyoming Department of Health director and state health officer. “That awareness is an important step toward reducing easy access to these unhealthy substances.” Sherard said research shows that delaying a young person’s first use of tobacco and alcohol can significantly decrease health-related problems later in life.
The Rolling Hills Fire Hall before. Photo © Jessica Smith
GLENROCK TOWN OFFICIALS DISCUSS POTENTIAL SALE OF STATE LAND SOUTH OF TOWN by staff reporter Mark Dosa
“The ongoing efforts in Wyoming communities to help reduce underage drinking and tobacco use are a critical element of our overall efforts,” Sherard said. The Wyoming Department of Health contracts with the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police (WASCOP) to coordinate compliance check efforts across the state.
The Rolling Hills Fire Hall nearly complete. Photo © Jessica Smith
A group of eleven, including Glenrock Town Council members, Mayor Steve Cielinski, Glenrock Town Planner Kathy Patceg, and representatives from the Glenrock Economic Development Corporation met at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 25.
lined in the accompanying map.)
The meeting was held to provide a forum for discussing the potential sale of approximately 400 acres of state land situated close to the Interstate Highway 25 offramp, just south of the Town of Glenrock.
Attendees also felt that such development would provide a “gateway”, if you will, into the town of Glenrock proper.
The town is interested in the disposition of the land since its development could lead to increased business here in Glenrock.
Map outlining location of state land. Blue represents land annexed in 2004. Orange represents leased land. Each square is equivalent to 40 square acres." -- Map courtesy Town Hall of Glenrock
Mary Cannady, President of the Glenrock Economic Development Corporation, believes that the town “needs to look 20 years into the future. There are currently very few places to stay (lodging). The future of Glenrock has got to go in this direction.” (That direction being the development of the land out-
The general consensus of those in attendance is that the land would be an ideal location for a hotel/motel, along with the types of businesses that normally accompany a lodging facility.
Concerns about existing easements, the availability of water for individuals currently leasing parcels included in the subject area, and costs associated with the sale expected to be incurred by the town were also discussed. No decisions were made, as the meeting was characterized as a forum for collecting ideas and generating food for thought. Stay tuned to The Glenrock Bird for more information on the possible sale of this State Land.
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building and the renovation of the downtown area.
enriching experiences of my life. Besides, it can get you out of jury duty!”
town Wyoming boy at heart.” To Bruce,
I asked Bruce if he would encourage others to step up to the plate and serve the community in his position as Councilman and it was here that his humor became evident. “An emphatic YES! It has been one of the most difficult but most
“I’ll miss the people of Glenrock and my friends, however making the move to Kemmerer will be survivable because the town reminds me so much of Glenrock. Wyoming small towns have a flavor all their own. I’m a small
The Glenrock Bird wishes you the very best of all that your new life will offer you. You've made a wonderful difference in this community. Your wisdom, humor, insight, honesty and integrity will be sorely missed. Your accomplishments on the Council and
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among Glenrock as a community member will be remembered for years to come. Good luck to you, our friend. - The staff of The Glenrock Bird
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Turbine - Continued from Page - 1 the site’s electrical requirements. However, other needs will be met. Superintendent Hughes explained that the main reason the turbines are being installed is “for the education of the kids”. A blue-sky grant will provide for $25,000.00 of the construction costs, with the balance
coming out of the District’s general fund. Providing real world equipment that kids can use to become familiar with alternative energy is yet another way Converse County School District #2 is helping to prepare its students for the challenges of the 21st century.
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THERE’S MORE ON THE NET www.TheGlenrockBird.com DUKE ENERGY AND WANZEK CONSTRUCTION by staff reporter Jessica Smith
Although Duke Energy and Wanzek Construction are the proverbial ‘new kids on the block’ and are certainly large enough entities to be bullies in our town, these two businesses have been working hard to become part of the Glenrock community. From cleaning projects to granting monetary gifts, these two have certainly put in the effort….but what projects have they taken part in?....and what gifts have they granted?.....exactly what do these businesses bring to Glenrock and Converse County? Read on to find out… Duke Energy, which is based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been in our area for nearly two years now, establishing wind farms in Converse County such as those at Campbell Hill (which is up and running), and Top of the World (currently under construction north of Glenrock). Duke has been responsible for many contributions to the community, the most recent in the form of a $10,000 grant to Glenrock’s Paleon Museum. Wanzek Construction, which is based out of Fargo, North Dakota, has contracted with Duke Energy on the most recent wind farms, and has
also partnered with Duke on many of their community projects and fundraising ventures. David Grogg, Construction Manager-Wind, for Duke Energy explains some of the things Duke Energy and Wanzek have done for the area. “We look at those projects for the community in a variety of different ways,” he said, “sometimes they come with money…sometimes they come with just people doing good deeds…on Earth Day of 2009, when we first started at Campbell Hill, we assembled a group of people—willing people—who wanted to clean up an area in Converse County.” The area they cleaned up was the Big Muddy Boat Landing on Cole Creek Road. “…we went in there with our pick-up trucks, trash bags, and hands and we picked up glass, beer cans, debris— things that didn’t belong there—and disposed of them,” Grogg continued, “That was our contribution for Earth Day.” Fundraisers for the area have also been created by the groups as in the Campbell Hill Wind Farm Chili Cookoff, which pitted energy against construction to see who could make the best chili, and raised over $1,000 for Big Brothers/ Big Sisters. “…we have fun
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with events like that,” stated Grogg, “and what that event did—it got people together and thinking…that we can have fun [and] also raise money for a charity.” Monies have also been given by Duke Energy and Wanzek to Glenrock’s Boys and Girls Club (over $2,000), the Senior Center and the Volleyball Team. At Christmas time, the collaborators once again decided to do some good for the community they are—for now—calling home. “…the Christmas spirit moves you, no matter where [you are],” said Grogg, “so we worked through Kathy Patceg (Glenrock’s Town Planner) and we found The Giving Tree,…and picked names off of the tree.” Wanzek’s Project Manager for the Top of the World project, Jason Januszewski, added, “Everyone chipped in and each person bought a gift for a kid.” The 36 gifts purchased were put to good use for the young people in need at Christmas. Along with their various charity projects, Duke Energy and Wanzek Construction are also contributing to daily life in Glenrock. They are utilizing the town’s services, from restaurants and the grocery
store, to parts suppliers and vehicle maintenance, and are staying as close as open housing allows. They even rented two spaces in the Commerce Building, which helps the town as well. “It’s a win-win situation,” said Januszewski, “because it’s a really nice building and a central location also.” Greg Efthimiou, Communications Manager for Duke Energy, also chimed in with his perspective on the relationship between his company and the Town of Glenrock. “The owners, construction team, and staff of the Top of the World Windpower Project all want to be respectful and supportive members of the community,” he stated, “although our joining the community means new business for [the area], sometimes our presence has unintended consequences. We are committed to working hard with town officials and local business owners to smooth out any rough edges and I know we’ll get there with time and cooperation.” Efthimiou added, “We’re invested in Glenrock.”
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HERDER WRESTLERS PICKING UP STEAM by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Coach Cory Yingling and his warriors attended a 16-team twoday meet in Thermopolis on Friday, January 22 and Saturday, January 23. Yingling was impressed with the continued improvement of his squad. “Two wrestlers made it through the first day, and continued to wrestle in the varsity bracket on Saturday,” Yingling began. “Saturday became a second chance tournament, (essentially a JV meet) for the rest of the team." Matt Widiker had an outstanding
meet, ending up in 3rd place in the 135-pound division. Widiker pinned all of his opponents, his only loss coming to the eventual tournament winner. “We saw a lot of confidence in Matt,” Yingling revealed. “Everything he’s shown us in the past was there.” Lane Blakely also made it to Saturday in the varsity bracket, winning another match and ending up in 6th place in the 112pound division. Widiker and Blakely provided enough points
HERDER GIRLS FALL TO BUFFALO, BEAT NEWCASTLE by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Coach Tony Lehner spoke about his teams most recent games during a visit to The Glenrock Bird office on Monday, January 25.
Regarding his teams game on Friday, January 22, against Buffalo (which the Lady Herders lost 33 to 50) Lehner commented “I think we struggled with turnovers in the first half. Buffalo played aggressive defensively and took us out of our offense. We were down by just 3 at halftime. Then in the third quarter we didn’t play very well and gave up some cheap buckets.
We went from being down by 4 to down by 16 in a four minute span.” “We had 28 turnovers and you just can’t be successful against a good team like Buffalo with that many turnovers,” Lehner continued. “Our biggest weakness still is defense and rebounding.” The Lady Herders echoed their coach’s sentiments. To a player, the girls who commented after the game agreed that they were out hustled and could have played better defensively. This is not a team that makes excuses. The Herder Girls rebounded from their loss against Buffalo a day later, beating Newcastle 50 to 31 in an away game on Saturday.
Glenrock Herder Becky Downs hustles for a loose ball against Buffalo during a home game on Friday Jan 22. Photo © Mark Dosa
Lehner explained. “It basically boiled down to the fourth quarter. We were up by 2 at the end of the third and in the fourth quarter we went on a 19 to 2 run. Newcastle had just two free throws in the fourth. It was a big fourth quarter for us – Shelby Stewart had 12 points in the fourth and we just pulled away.”
to allow the Herder varsity to end the meet in 12th place among the 16 competing teams. In the JV second chance tournament held on Saturday, further success ensued. Tyler Berge won the 135-pound division, Taylor Yingling won the 160-pound division, Raider Nelson placed 2nd in the 130-pound division, and Brandon Pittsley, Whisper Summers, and Cole Nelson all came in 4th in their respective weight divisions.
“Lexie (Blackburn) got two big baskets in the fourth and Shayla (Wickett) came in and did a nice job for us, ending with 7 points and 7 rebounds,” continued Coach Lehner. “I think we played well but we didn’t shoot well for 3 quarters then found our range in the fourth and pulled away.” “Defensively we played much better. We did press them and created 24 turnovers. Shelby really asserted herself in the fourth with those 12 points. She had an outstanding game, including 5 offensive and 5 defensive rebounds.” Against Buffalo, Shelby Stewart led the way with 14 points followed by Becky Downs with 7. The Lady Herders shot 50 percent from beyond the 3-point arc and 31 percent from two-point land. Free throw percentage was down to 42 percent, but the fate of the Lady Herders was sealed with 28 turnovers given up. Versus Newcastle, Shelby Stewart once again led the way with 26 points, followed by Shayla Wickett with 7. Stewart also had 10 rebounds with Wickett pulling down 7. The Lady Herders shot 14 percent from beyond the 3-point arc and 47 percent from two-point land. Free throw percentage was also 47 percent, with the Ladies turning the ball over 17 times versus 24 for Newcastle. The Lady Herders played an away game at Torrington on Friday, January 29 and here in Glenrock against Wright on Saturday, January 30. Results will be posted in the next issue of The Glenrock Bird.
HERDER BOYS GAINING BASKETBALL MOMENTUM The tables turned two days later at home against Newcastle, as the Herders overcame their foe with the final score reading 63 to 53.
While the outcomes of the games differed, positives could be seen from both contests. “This past week we saw a lot of positives and improvement in terms of working as a team and playing more consistently throughout the whole game,” Kidneigh reported.
“In the game against Newcastle, it took us the first quarter to find an offensive rhythm and our defensive footing. We did have some issues early on with fouling, but the guys really focused up and stopped picking up cheap fouls. At the end of the first period we were down 22-13. With about 3 minutes left in the 2nd quarter we took the lead. To go from 9 down to win by 10 says a lot for these guys.”
“(In Buffalo), the first half was hard fought and we were down 8 at the half. The boys had closed the Buffalo lead to 38-34 with about four minutes left in the 3rd quarter.” Foul trouble would ultimately lead to defeat, however, as the Herder total of 28 proved was a decisive factor in Glenrock’s defeat.
Against Buffalo, the Herders shot 50 percent from beyond the 3-point arc and 30 percent from two-point land. Dustin Worthington, Tyler Kelly, and Colter Macormic all scored 9 points in the contest, with Worthington leading the way in
rebounds with 10.
and pinning his opponent. Whisper Summers also won at 125 pounds. Matt Widiker was ill and unable to attend.
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Brandon Pittsley wrestled at 119 pounds and though losing his match, was praised by Coach Yingling for meeting his premeet goal.
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“Brandon was wrestling against a two-time place winner. This is only Brandon’s second year of wrestling. I told him before the match that his goal was not to get pinned. He was really wrestling beyond his ability level. He met his goal, he did not get pinned. He did as well as he possibly could, and I’m really pleased.” Yingling’s warriors had a triangular match on Friday, January 29, in Rawlins. Results will be reported in the next issue of The Glenrock Bird.
NEWS FLASH: THE FAMED SHERIDAN WHITESIDE TO APPEAR IN GLENROCK! Sheridan Whiteside, worldrenowned lecturer, writer, and critic, will visit Glenrock later this month – February 22 and 23, to be exact – in order to regale his audiences with several hours of incomparable entertainment. Whiteside, who is modeled on the famous Alexander Woollcott of New York’s Algonquin Round Table, will be portrayed by none other than Glenrock's own Preston Blakeley, as The Man Who Came to Dinner.
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include Caitlyn Kumpula as Maggie Cutler, Steven Flynn and McKenna Parkinson as Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stanley, Christine Davis and Clarissa Bryner as the Stanley daughters, June and Rachel, Lisa Adams as Dr. Bradley, Alyssa Biffle as Professor Mamie Metz, Nathan Hansen as newspaperman Bert Jefferson, Lewis Allen as union organizer Sandy, Elizabeth Eitel as famous actress Lorraine Sheldon (based on English actress and Broadway musical comedy performer Gertrude Lawrence), Noah Eitel as movie star Banjo (based on Groucho Marx), April Elliott as the enigmatic Harriet Stanley, Mercedes Pfander as neighbor lady Mrs. DexterMcCutcheon, and Brandy Robinson as radio crew director Westcott. Performances begin at 7 PM both nights at the GMS Auditorium. Don’t miss this high-tempo, raucous comedy, sure to keep you rocking in your seats!
Drink To Your Health Many people do not understand the many benefits of drinking water for staying hydrated and healthy. About 66% of our bodyweight is water. Our muscles contain about 75% water, our brain tissue contains about 85% water, 83% of our blood is water and even our bones are about 22% water. Studies have shown that not drinking enough water, or dehydration, can be a key contributor of headaches/ migraines and depression. Drinking water is also important to flush toxins such as uric acid, urea and lactic acid from our bodies decreasing the burden on our kidneys. Build up of these toxins can make us feel sluggish and unwell. Staying hydrated helps maintain fresh and healthy skin by removing toxins and waste from the body. Drinking water also helps raise metabolism by maintaining good digestion of food at meal times, thereby, providing better utilization of the nutrients you consume resulting in more energy. Staying hydrated has also been shown to be important if you are trying to lose weight. When we are even slightly dehydrated, the thirst mechanism can be mistaken for hunger, causing one to eat when the body is actually craving fluid. 69 Keeping the body hydrated also helps regulate body temperature, especially during exercise. It is very important to replenish water loss during exercise to maintain physical performance and good health. Too much water loss increases your risk of heat exhaustion. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you feel tired. Do not use thirst as an indicator for when to drink fluids, if you wait until you are thirsty to drink, you are already dehydrated. The Institute of Medicine recommends that men consume roughly 13 cups of fluid a day (3 liters) and that women consume 9 cups or (2.2 liters). So if you haven’t had your 9-13 cups today, grab a glass of water and drink yourself healthy! Contact Wind City Physical Therapy at 235-3910 for more healthy advice.
HERDERS NOMINATED AS FOOTBALL SCHOLARATHLETES by staff reporter Jessica Smith
In the victory against Newcastle, the Herders shot 38 percent from beyond the 3-point arc and 39 percent from two-point land. The boys also went an impressive 16 of 18 from the free throw line for an excellent 89 percent. Kyle Farley led the way with 21 points, followed by Dustin Worthington with 17 and Tyler Kelly with 10. Worthington again led the Herders in rebounds with 9. The Herder Boys played Torrington at home on Friday, January 29, and Wright here in Glenrock on Saturday, January 30. Results will be posted in the next issue of The Glenrock Bird.
Glenrock School Lunches Monday, January 25 Beef Burrito, Grant Smothered Beef Burrito, HS,IMS Tuesday, January 26 Grilled Cheese & Soup, All Wednesday, January 27 Pizza, All Thursday, January 28 Beef Taco Salad, All Friday, January 29 Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich ,Grant,
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Marie Kroll will portray Parker. Other cast members
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Coach Justin Kidneigh’s Herders played an away game at Buffalo on Thursday, January 21, and a home game against Newcastle on Saturday, January 23.
On Thursday, January 28, the Herder crew hit the mats in Lusk. While the Herders lost the dual meet, there were definite signs that this is a team on its way up.
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G.I.M.S. GEARS UP FOR STATE MATH by staff reporter Jessica Smith
It’s time once again for Glenrock Middle School to begin preparations for the State Math competition. Mr. Howard, G.I.M.S. Math and Computer instructor describes the event that will take place in Casper on Tuesday, February 23rd. “State Math is [actually] a district thing,” Howard said, “It’s an allday event. The students take five individual Math tests [each] and on each test there are 10 questions.” Once all the questions are answered, the judges for the competition score the tests and then an awards assembly is held.
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“Students get certificates for how they place within the district,” he explained. From the middle school, there will be eleven 8th graders and 13 7th graders. The students were chosen by their teachers because of their class performance. How do they prepare for State Math? “The students are working on tests from previous years that I pulled from the internet,” Mr. Howard said. Stay posted to The Glenrock Bird for the update to this story in late February…
Kyle Farley, Jonathan Likes, Murphy Johnston, and Dustin Worthington have been selected as nominees. According to Herder football coach Ray Kumpula, the nominations are based on an individual’s academic excellence, achievement on the football field, and community service. Atotal of ten $1,200 scholarships will be awarded, with the names of all ten finalists inscribed in the National College Football Hall of Fame facility in South Bend, Indiana. The Top Football ScholarAthlete for 2009 will be announced at a banquet and presented with an additional $1,200 scholarship. The special awards banquet honoring the ten athletes will be held in Laramie on March 10, 2010. According to Karen Schutte, wife of Wyoming Chapter President Mike Schutte, tickets for the event are $30 and can be purchased from Kermit Sweeny in Worland by calling 307-3472979.
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The Night Hawk Night Hawk Bird Columnist Susan R. Stoltz Susan is owner/editor of Women Out West Magazine, featured speaker at writers conferences nationwide including Women Writing the West, Ozark Creative Writers and Writing the Rockies. As a freelance writer Susan has been featured in Open Range Magazine, Cactus Creek Daily and on the website of the National Association of Baby Boomers. Photo © Amanda Smith
AN INTERVIEW WITH ERIC STOLTZ OF THE SYFY SERIES CAPRICA We live in a world where celebrities often lead lifestyles considered on the edge. The public assumes privacy is forfeit to their voracious appetite for details. It’s difficult to understand that many of today’s actors and actresses do their best to maintain some space and stay in touch with reality. It’s a problematic ambition when you pretend for a living. My brother, Eric Stoltz has been successful in many ways. An accomplished actor in both film and stage his career has spanned several decades. He has also achieved a good balance between what is important to him personally and what the public expects from someone famous. I don’t pretend to be unbiased, I have great respect for the kind, caring and loving human being he is. More like our mother ActorEricStoltz.Photo courtesy of SyFy than any of us three sib- Channel and Caprica all rights reserved lings he has her grace, patience, tenderness and subtle sense of humor. He cares about the world, reads voraciously, is knowledgeable about politics and is concerned for our planet. Eric’s acting career has often included difficult roles that require a basic understanding of human flaws. The script for Caprica again offered an opportunity to play a character of depth that struggles with individual conflict and morality, much like that of his character in "Mask."
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I asked Eric a series of questions about Caprica and his role as Daniel Graystone. He sent back the answers with this tag at the top: “Sue, your questions are good but they are very long and intense – I’ve cut them down a bit!” He even rewrote a couple of them! I’ll allow it because he’s my younger brother. I’ve included the email in its entirety. 1. Inner conflict and shades of morality seem to be at the core of Caprica. Can you comment on this more intellectual bent in the series? Well really, at it's heart it's a show about family- two families from very different cultural experiences- one rich and privileged and isolated, and one more lower class and connected to their community. That's the framework for a show about choices, and how we often make the wrong choices for the right reasons, how none of us are purely good or bad, but exist somewhere in-between. It's complex and rich material, and wonderful to have dubious morality on a weekly TV show. 2. In today's society where we are scientifically and morally conflicted with what man can do vs. what he should do, did you discover a keener interest in these particular issues of the day as your character progressed through the episodes? I did, sure. The fun thing about being an actor is that you get a job about future technology, and spend a year immersing yourself in all the latest research. We're dilettantes (or migrant workers), but it's nice never knowing what's around the corner that we'll get to explore next.
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3. We've all wished we could have another moment with a loved one we've lost. Did the emotional underpinnings concerning loss give you pause to think about what you would do if this were a reality? Loss is certainly something we're not taught about, or at least I wasn't. Yet it's a subject that we all will get to know very well in this life, and I find the older I get the more familiar I am with it, and what can you do but embrace it? "Caprica" presents the notion that we don't *have* to experience loss- that through science, we can hold on to people as long as we want- it's kind of an inconceivable notion, but fun to consider. 4. This series seems to address many of the social conflicts we currently experience worldwide. We'd like to believe that the leaders of our own nation, world, medical and spiritual institutions have our best interest at heart. What is your opinion of the blind faith vs. informed decision-making prevalent in society today?
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I try to read all news sources - not just CNN or FOX, but worldwide papers and journals, to get opinions from every end of the spectrumand then I like to try to find out the cut and dried *facts*- and go from there. I'm hopeful that with the Internet exploding old sources of gathering information that more and more people will open themselves up to new ways of finding things out, rather than relying on our leaders (or actors- or radio talk show hosts) to tell us which way to turn. 5. Were the robots really cool?? OK I'm kidding - not - ok kidding, -not.
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News From The Nest ENZI WEIGHS IN ON PRESIDENT’S STATE OF THE UNION Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., joined Congressional members to witness President Obama’s State of the Union address. Below are comments he made after the speech. “The President touched on a lot of areas tonight and Congress has a long to-do list, but the President needs to understand that pushing big government intervention, programs and spending is not the answer to creating jobs. I don’t think many of the President’s proposals have been thought out beyond what words sound good according to popular polls and focus groups. As distasteful as it is to labor unions, some lawyers and left-wing progressives, it’s important to understand that in order to create jobs the federal government has to help, or at least not harm, those who create jobs. Private sector businesses create jobs. The more money the federal government takes away from them for taxes to spend on new federal programs or initiatives, the less these employers will have to spend on wages or new jobs. I didn’t hear as much of this understanding in the President’s speech as I hoped. It is hard for small businesses to hire more help if there is uncertainty in their future. The detrimental proposals for business are the uncertainty I’m talking about.
Fancy Rhetoric Won’t Correct Flawed Accounting “I applaud the President for taking a step in the right direction to freeze spending, but fancy rhetoric won’t correct flawed accounting. The President still leaves the federal faucet turned on at full blast. That is action. It’s not talk, but unfortunately it’s taking our country in the wrong direction. As the President talks about tiny spending freezes tonight, the majority will prepare to overspend by $1.9 TRILLION this year. Congressional Democrats tomorrow are going to vote on raising the debt ceiling by $1.9 trillion dollars. That shows me they intend to overspend that much. A lot more needs to be done. The American people will demand it. “I was hoping the President would focus more on the importance of stepping up national security and trying terrorists in military courts, not civilian courts. Not surprisingly the President continues to insist that terrorists be treated like citizens. “I was encouraged the President said he was going to take another look at health care reform. I hope he has now finally seen the practicality of a step by step approach that
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includes true bipartisanship, not just lip service. He asked for health reform ideas. I’ve presented them. They are on my Web site and have been for years. Some of them have been reviewed by the Congressional Budget Office which said they would save money and insure more people. But you won’t see my ideas in the reform bill no matter how many times I’ve presented them. “It is better to work on a series of bills that get finished than to spend a year working on rhetoric. It isn’t time to simply change the marketing strategy for the same tired bill hoping the American people will finally start to like the majority’s health care reform proposal. Senators Grassley, Snowe and I spent hundreds of hours working with Senator Baucus and others on health care reform last year. We have plenty of work we can build
on if we are ready now to put the focus in the right place - on the policy instead of the politics. “The President laid out a laundry list of his wishes tonight but he could have just stuck with jobs, debt and terrorism. He could finally do something for small business that will make a difference. Increasing regulation and useless paperwork won’t. It is time we recognize the innovative capability of Americans when it comes to national energy solutions. Cap and tax is not the answer. We need true debt reduction not phony accounting. The partisan divide won’t diminish if the same tactics keep being repeated. I look forward to continuing to offer bipartisan solutions and focusing on the 80 percent of issues that everyone can agree on while leaving the polarizing 20 percent for another day.”
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On the evening of Wednesday, January 27, The Glenrock Bird had the pleasure of participating in a conference call with Wyoming Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis. Minutes earlier, Lummis had been present for President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address in Washington, D.C. Lummis began the 9:00pm MST telephone get together by warmly welcoming the Wyoming press participants, then giving her perspective on the President’s address. She praised the President’s skill as an orator and lauded his desire to instill hope in Americans, but expressed con-
cern over the lack of substance and vagueness she believed were endemic in his speech. During his address, President Obama declared that a timetable for troop withdrawal from both Iraq and Afghanistan had been established. The Glenrock Bird asked Congresswoman Lummis if she felt the President’s timetable was reasonable. Lummis replied that she believes the situation in Iraq warrants the withdrawal of combat troops in August of 2010 (as per Obama’s declaration) but expressed concern that the President set a
timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan by 2011. Lummis, who is a firm believer that the Administration should listen to military leaders on the ground, feels that setting a timetable for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan is premature at this time. The Glenrock Bird subsequently asked the Congresswoman how she felt about the President’s desire to expand federal reform for education. The Bird questioned the viability of the President’s proposal, as it feels that the current “No Child Left Behind” legislation is poorly written and ineffective, particularly here in Wyoming.
Lummis was ardent in her response, expressing her belief that the education of our young people is best left in the hands of individual states, not the federal government. The conference call ended as warmly as it began, with the gracious and undoubtedly tired Lummis bidding all of the attending callers a good evening. Candid and cordial throughout, Lummis rang off, her duties in our Nation’s Capitol waiting.
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ALL WYOMING INMATES ARE RETURNED TO STATE ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER REQUESTS $16.3 MILLION RATE DECREASE FOR WYOMING CUSTOMERS On Jan. 28, 2010, Rocky Mountain Power requested a decrease in rates for its Wyoming customers of approximately $16.3 million, through the company’s annual power cost adjustment process. Rate changes must first be approved by the Wyoming Public Service Commission and will vary by customer class. If approved, price reductions are expected to take effect April 1, 2010.
ous year, we’re able to pass these savings on to our customers,” said Richard Walje, president of Rocky Mountain Power. “Our employees work hard to provide safe and reliable electric service to our more than 132,000 Wyoming customers, and we value the positive relationships with customers and communities we’ve enjoyed throughout our nearly 100-year history in the state.”
“Because the company experienced lower costs for fuel, purchased power and other power expenses during the 12month period ending Nov. 30, 2009, compared to the previ-
If the company’s request is approved, Rocky Mountain Power’s Wyoming rates will decrease by an overall average of approximately 3.1 percent. The rate reduction will apply
to customer classes differently based on the power costs required to serve residential, commercial or industrial customers. The company is required to file annual power cost adjustment requests with the Wyoming Public Service Commission by Feb. 1 of each year, in order to more closely match its actual power costs with the amount recovered in customer rates. The adjustment mechanism is designed to include a cost and risk sharing formula to protect both customers and the company against potential price spikes related to power costs.
This proposed rate decrease relates only to power costs and is separate from Rocky Mountain Power’s pending general rate case in Wyoming, which is currently under review. “If approved, this decrease will help offset the effect of price increases proposed by the company in the pending general rate case, which are driven largely by the expense of new generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure required to serve Wyoming customers,” said Walje.
INMATE OVERLOAD AT CONVERSE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER by staff reporter Mark Dosa
The Converse County Detention Center in Douglas has an average daily inmate population of 28 detainees. While the facility can house up to 34 inmates, doing so would mean using holding cells needed for inmates with disciplinary issues and new intakes. Practically speaking then, the facility is “maxed out” at 28. This calls for some creative management on the part of Jail
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Lt. Mitchell revealed that the “farming out” of inmates to facilities in Platte County, Gillette, and Natrona County has been taking place since 2006. This comes at a cost. The Converse County Sheriff’s Department pays $60.00 per day for every inmate housed in the Platte County (Wheatland)
facility. The daily rate to house one inmate in the Natrona County facility is currently $76.00. The Gillette facility serves as a halfway house for inmates who are released to work during the day. The costs incurred by the Converse County Sheriff’s Department go well beyond housing. The Department is also responsible for transportation costs, medical costs, dental costs, and any other
costs associated with the housing of a Converse County inmate at another facility. Total costs are substantial. “The cost to house inmates in (facilities other than the Converse County Detention Center) for the month of December 2009 was over $11,000.00,” reported Lt. Mitchell. “Our average monthly cost is easily over $10,000.00. The December billing of $11,000.00 is one of the lowest I have seen.” While Lt. Mitchell makes every effort to farm out inmates as cost effectively as possible, (she prefers Platte County because it is the least expensive) there are times when the sheer volume of inmates mandates using the more expensive Natrona County facility. Lt. Mitchell revealed there are times when as many as 20 inmates need to be housed in other facilities for a given week.
As of today, January 26, 2010, all Wyoming inmates who have been housed outof-state due to lack of room in Wyoming prisons have been returned to the Wyoming Department of Corrections. A group of 100 male inmates were the first group to be housed out-of-state in late 1997 to address lack of room. In the intervening 13 years, Wyoming inmates have been housed in a number of states including Texas, Nevada, Oklahoma, Virginia, and Colorado. "We are very pleased that we've been able to move all Wyoming inmates back to Wyoming," said Deputy Administrator Dawn Sides. "This is an important day. We know that we can do a much better job in-state of providing inmates opportunities to change the behaviors that brought them to prison." She added that having inmates closer to families, so that they can visit more often, will also help inmates' successful rehabilitation. On Wednesday, January 20, 126 inmates arrived from Virginia by plane at the Cheyenne Airport and on Thursday, January 21, another 127 inmates arrived from Virginia by plane at the Casper Airport. Over the next few days the final 16 inmates arrived by vans from Virginia. Inmates were then delivered to the Wyoming State Penitentiary, the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution and the other facilities. "I think that the folks in Torrington, having never seen our prison business, were taken by surprise on Wednesday when our convoy arrived in town," said Ms. Sides. "Numerous vehicles with lights flashing, including two large buses from the Colorado Department of Corrections, our WDOC bus,
and a number of vans and other accompanying vehicles came rolling into town and literally stopped traffic." She mentioned that the same scenario took place in Rawlins the following day, but due to the years of experience that the town has had with the Wyoming State Penitentiary, residents barely took notice. Sides thanked the numerous entities involved in the entire process that made sure safety was a primary consideration. Those involved with the transport process were Laramie County, Goshen County, Carbon County and Natrona County sheriffs' offices; Cheyenne Police Department and SWAT; Casper, Mills, Rawlins and Torrington police departments; Wyoming Department of Homeland Security; Justice Prison & Alien Transportation System (JPATS)/U.S. Marshals Service; Wyoming National Guard; Wyoming Highway Patrol; Cheyenne Airport Fixed Base Operator; Casper Airport Public Safety Officer; Laramie County and Natrona County detention centers; Burlington Northern Railroad; Virginia Department of Corrections; and Colorado Department of Corrections. "Everything went smoothly, which is a credit to all the correctional professionals involved," she said. On January 6, 2010, the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution was opened in Torrington. With the addition of over 700 beds with the addition of this facility, the WDOC now has room for all Wyoming inmates sentenced to the WDOC. Earlier the Wyoming Women's Center was expanded twofold and all Wyoming female inmates were returned April 12, 2007.
On November 3, 2009 Converse County residents were given the opportunity to vote for the creation of a new Justice Center, which would have included a detention facility designed to hold 98 inmates with room for expansion. The 1% sales tax Justice Center initiative failed at the polls, with 1,028 residents voting “YES” and 1,214 voting “NO”.
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING VICE PRESIDENT’S HONOR ROLL CONVERSE COUNTY Jan. 27, 2010 -- The University of Wyoming lists two students from Converse County on the 2009 fall semester Vice President's Honor Roll. The Vice President's Honor Roll consists of undergraduates who have completed at least six but fewer than 12 hours with a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester. For more information about the University of Wyoming, view the Web page at: www.uwyo.edu. Students are: Douglas Kellie Marie Creaser Rolling Hills Tara K. Anson
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ROGERS SUCCEEDS PUGSLEY AS SOUTHEAST WYOMING RC&D CHAIRMAN by staff reporter Mark Dosa
DOUGLAS RESIDENT GETS PLUM ASSIGNMENT AS BARASSO INTERN by staff reporter Mark Dosa
Marci Schlup is a member of an elite group of three who’ve earned a special privilege: serving as spring intern for Wyoming Senator John Barrasso. A graduate of the University of Wyoming with a degree in political science, Schlup will be in Washington, D.C. from January 4 until May 7, 2010. She couldn’t be happier. “Politics has always fascinated me. (Already), I’ve helped legislative assistants with research in foreign affairs, and (matters involving) witnesses for hearings.” Schlup confided that a few days before her telephone interview with The Glenrock Bird, she and the two other Wyoming residents assigned to Barrasso enjoyed a rare treat – a private breakfast with the Senator. Not a short “hello and goodbye”, but a leisurely one-hour meal. Marci admires the Senator for the concern he shows his interns, and appreciates that she is able to work for him. While her hours are long and her duties vital, Schlup has found time to explore the wonders of our Nation’s capitol. “I visited the National Archives and saw the original
Declaration of Independence, the Constitution with the Bill of Rights, and the Magna Carta,” remarked Marci. She also viewed the original manuscript for “The Star Spangled Banner” when visiting the Museum of American History, located within the Smithsonian Institution.
Happy Birthday this week to Mary-Leigh Williams, Gerald Sauvageau, Muriel Wilkins, Nancy Scheuerman, & Chuck Pierce. Be sure to stop in anytime this month for a free lunch courtesy of Deer Creek Drug. Please contact the Center if you would like your birthday or anniversary added to our list. Fun Night is Thursday January 28, 2010 at 4PM. We will be serving Sloppy Joes for dinner at 5PM. LIEAP (Energy Assistance Program) applications are available at the Glenrock Senior Center. The deadline to submit applications is February 28, 2010.
Visits to the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument were made during a recent weekend.
Our next Dinner Dance will be our Valentine's Day Dinner Dance on February 13, 2010. Dinner will be Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice Pilaf, Mixed Veggies, Salad, and Strawberry Shortcake for Dessert. Entertainment will be provided by "Swing Sounds". Tickets will be sold at the door.
Schlup lives in housing designed for interns, and appreciates that “the proximity of the housing to the office building is great,” making walking to work a viable alternative.
January Commodities will be available for pick-up starting January 18, 2010. This months Commodities are frozen blueberries, walnut pieces, milk, & oats. The Commodity Program is not limited to senior citizens. If you would like more information about the Commodity program, or to see if you qualify, please contact Nancie Fink at 436-9442.
While savoring her experience, Marci does admit that she is experiencing somewhat of a “culture shock”. “People in Wyoming are friendly, and everyone says ‘Hi’”, Schlup wistfully reminisces. “In D.C., everybody has an agenda.” A friendly greeting is often met with a quizzical look or summarily dismissed - something a friendly Wyomingite like Marci isn’t quite accustomed to.
Monday, February 1 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Broccoli, French Bread, Tossed Salad, Pears Tuesday, February 2 Salisbury Steak, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans Roll, Tossed Salad, Mandarin Oranges Wednesday, February 3 Herb Baked Chicken, Oven Browned Potatoes Creamed Peas, Roll, Tossed Salad, Peaches Thursday, February 4 Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Carrots Roll, Coleslaw, Applesauce Friday, February 5 Bean with Bacon Soup, Turkey Salad, Crackers Fruited Jell-O
Still, Schlup has no regrets. “This is a once in a lifetime experience,” the well-spoken intern enthused.
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Laramie rancher Jim Rogers was elected chairman of the Southeast Wyoming Resource Conservation and Development Council during a mid-January meeting in Wheatland. "I look forward to working with Jim Rogers as our new Chairman,” said Council Coordinator Grant Stumbough following the election of officers. “Jim brings a new and exciting perspective to the Council and I have always been impressed with his ability to lead and work with a variety of people. Jim is very positive and always has innovative ideas on how to improve the agriculture industry and stimulate local economies. Jim is very well known and is greatly respected across the state and will bring new people and interests to the council.” Rogers and his wife Gay operate Brown’s Creek Angus near Laramie. In addition to his service with RC&D, Jim serves on the Wyoming Beef Council. Rogers replaces Jay Em rancher and longtime RC&D program advocate Jack Pugsley. “I have the utmost respect and admiration for Jack Pugsley,” says Stumbough. Jack has been a tremendous leader for the Southeastern Wyoming RC&D Council and has been the driving force behind our wind energy development program as well as other natural resource improvement projects. He is a very motivated and thoughtful person and he will be greatly missed as chairman. Jack sincerely cares about people and their quality of life. If everyone had Jack's energy, creativity, and consideration for others, our world would be a much better place to live." In recent years the Southeast Wyoming RC&D has played a leading role in helping southeast Wyoming landowners establish wind energy associations. Members of the
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association work in unison to lease their wind development rights. The Council, along with other Councils from across the region, is working with the Wyoming State Fair to construct a “Pathway to Water Quality” to serve as a model to demonstrate effective conservation management practices to individuals making decisions about land use and how decisions can and do impact natural resources and water quality. The group is working to secure grant dollars for several demonstration projects to include animal waste management, reduction of urban runoff, and wetland development. The pathway will serve as an outdoor classroom to provide water quality instruction and education to the public as they visit the Wyoming State Fair and the fairgrounds throughout the year. Other members of the Southeast Wyoming RC&D officer team include Vice Chairman Jim Huddleson of Torrington, Treasurer Cindy Kahler of Wheatland and Secretary Jennifer Womack of Douglas. Members of the RC&D include entities and individuals from Laramie, Albany, Converse, Niobrara, Natrona and Platte counties interested in natural resource enhancement and economic development. The Council, which meets quarterly, works in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Council coordinator Grant Stumbough is an employee of the NRCS. If you’d like to become a member of the Southeast Wyoming RC&D or obtain additional information about the group’s activities contact Stumbough at 307-322-2187 or visit the group’s website at www.sewrcd.com <http://www.sewrcd.com>
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