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GLENROCK COMMUNITY - Pages 2-3 Decade of Town Projects G-Rock’s Got Talent! INDEED Sale Barn Schedule NLRA Speaks Out On Wind Legislation Herder Sports Updates on Downs - Front Page & Pg 5 Glenrock’s Got Talent - Indeed Pg 5
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GLENROCK—Glenrock Police Sgt. Nick Larramendy spent the night at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper last Saturday, Jan. 29, after being assaulted by a man he was arresting. Larramendy suffered a concussion and required stitches to his head and face. He was scheduled to return to duty this weekend.
Larramendy responded to a call at the Knotty Pine Saloon after 11:00 p.m. Saturday night and when he arrived was told that the suspect, 47-year-old William Wolfe of Fairplay, Mo., had left. He found Wolfe at the Deer Creek Lounge and when he escorted the man out of the bar, Wolfe allegedly tackled Larramendy. Wolfe, 6’1” tall and weighing 275 lbs., landed on top of Larramendy, causing him to hit his head on the frozen ground and suffer cuts and a concussion.
Wolfe faces a misdemeanor assault charge for the incident at the Knotty Pine, a felony assault charge for the attack on the officer, and resisting arrest charges. When he is through with the Wyoming court system, he faces extradition to the State of Mississippi, where he has outstanding warrants for other felony charges.
Glenrock Police Chief Tom Sweet says that Wolfe said that he had been in town for less than a week and was looking for work here.
“There are a lot of people that travel throughout the country working in different specialty fields—construction, oil fields, wind farms and that sort of thing,” Sweet says. “Depending on the project they’re working on, they may be in an area for two or three months and then move on. A lot of those people are really good people, but you also have an element that works hard and also plays real hard. Anytime you see a boom with temporary type employees, it seems to have an impact on law enforcement.”
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www.theglenrockbird.com There Were Several Errors on Carry Over’s To Stories Last week. The Bird Has Reprinted Both the Cafe Story (Below) and the Distemper Story (Page 3) Mary Ann Pyatt, Cindy Allen and Rhonda Covington pose by the Table of Hope at the Cancer Relay for Life kickoff banquet held Jan. 29 at Saint Louis Catholic Church. GLENROCK—A Winter Wonderland of Hope, the kickoff event for the annual Converse County Cancer Relay for Life, was held Saturday evening, Jan. 29, at Saint Louis Catholic Church with more than 80 in attendance. Mary Ann Pyatt, food and hospitality chairperson, says the evening was a success thanks
to the support and generosity of many local businesses and individuals. “It went better than planned,” she says. “It all came together very well. You ask people for what you need and then they come through. It was awesome.” The event marks the beginning
of the sign-up period for the annual Cancer Relay for Life, which is scheduled for June 10 and 11, 2011, at Glenrock Town Park. Rhonda Covington, chairperson of this year’s relay, says they hope to raise more than the Continued Page 2
NLRA Speaks Out On Proposed Wind Legislation CHEYENNE— Rep. Richard Cannady (R) Converse County, has introduced legislation placing certain restrictions on the placement of commercial wind energy facilities and equipment. House Bill 0048 sponsored by Cannady seeks to control the placement of such facilities and equipment, restricting it within one mile of various public sites.
of electricity from wind shall be constructed or permitted for construction within one (1) mile of any: (i) City, county or state park; (ii) Church; (iii) Cemetery; (iv) Public school; (v) Historic landmark or historic site; or (vi) Native American religious ground, as designated by the department of state parks and cultural resources or its designee.”
It reads in part: “Unless constructed or permitted, if required, prior to March 31, 2011, no collector system nor any equipment or facility used for the commercial generation
The Northern Laramie Range Alliancehas expressed strong support of the bill, with the reservation that the distance should be much greater than one mile.
The NLRA was founded in 2009 by concerned citizens and landowners to safeguard the mountain range against industrial development, specifically construction of a segment of the proposed Gateway West Transmission line and wind turbine siting in or near the mountains. The organization is opposed to Wasatch Wind’s proposed Pioneer Wind Park, a 62-turbine facility sited about 12 miles south of Glenrock. The NLRA also spoke out against two proposals that Continued Page 3
Planning Commission Works Out Of The Spotlight GLENROCK—The Glenrock Planning and Zoning Commission has existed since 1975, but few people pay much attention to their work. Their regular meetings in Town Council chambers the first Tuesday of each month rarely attract an audience. The commission is made up of seven dedicated citizen volunteer members with combined commission experience of more than half a century. Members are appointed to three-year terms by the Town Council. Commission Vice Chairman Bonita Hunt has 16 years of experience, followed by Kathy Miller with 10, Chairman Stan Taylor 9, Twink Wickett 6, Mary-Leigh Williams 5, J.C. Cain 3 and Lana Richardson 2 years. Community Development Director Kathy Patceg oversees their activities. Its predecessor, the Long-Range Planning Commission, established in 1960, consisted of three at-large members, as well as the Town Clerk, Town Engineer and Town Attorney. It existed to adopt regulations for health, safety and
welfare. That body was dissolved when the present Planning and Zoning Commission was created.
“One of the main goals at the time,” Patceg says, “was to adopt a master plan to use as a guide for future growth. In the ‘70s, the Wyoming Economic Development Association started giving grants to develop town master plans.”
Glenrock’s master plan was developed in 1977, but has not been formally updated since.
“We just don’t have the time or the expertise to do it,” she says.
But that doesn’t mean the commission is not doing important work. The body develops zoning regulations, maintains an official town zoning map and serves as the recommending body to the Town Council on zoning codes and annexation.
They hear issues related to zoning, such as conditional use permits and zoning changes and variances, then make recommendations to
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Austin Smith of Glenrock had a bit of a surprise on Saturday night during regular bowling at Glenrock Bowl. Owner Gary Eckhardt announced to the packed alley that Smith would be leaving for the Marines - via Camp Pendelton in California - on Superbowl Sunday, February 6th. Smith’s loved ones and friends alike were on hand to applaud him as bowlers took a moment to recognize Smith.
Well 5 67/33 $567,233
WWDC $846,616 $279,383
“Unless it is an emergency—and you’ll always have those—we generally don’t spend money without finding an outside funding source,” she says.
Well 7 Tank 67/33 $399,830
WWDC $596,762 $196,931
That fiscally-conservative attitude has allowed the town to obtain a new $190,000 pumper for the fire department for just $95,000. It gave Glenrock a restored Commerce Block building for just $31,551 out of a total project cost of almost $2 million. And it brought firearm manufacturer A-Square to town merely for the cost of the land the company’s facilities occupy.
Sunup Tank 50/50 $129,825
WWDC $259,649 $129,825
“We have been able to get funds for the sewer lagoon, for water line replacement and for decommissioning the Sunup Ridge lift station,” Geho says. “We’ve also been able to help pay for some of the engineering for our water and sewer systems. It is very important to get these grants. It allows us to do a lot more than we otherwise would be able to.” Following is the project list with a breakdown of funds by source: GLENROCK PROJECTS DURING THE PAST 10 YEARS DESCRIPTION FUNDS TOWN MATCH
PARTNER
MATCH
PROJECT COST GRANT
Downtown Phase I
WYDOT
80/20
$250,000
$210,000
$40,000
Downtown Phase II
WYDOT
80/20
$293,466
$250,000
$43,466
Downtown Phase III
WYDOT
80/20
$250,000
$215,459
$34,541
Gateway Feasibility
CDBG
80/20
$33,000
$24,750
$8,250
$1,500,000
In-Kind
$1,500,000
Commerce Block
CDBG
90/10
$315,513
$283,962
$31,551
Commerce Block
WBC
100/0
$1,636,130
$1,636,130
In-Kind
Fire Pumper
SLIB
50/50
$190,000
$95,000
$95,000
Pathway/Parks
WYDOT
80/20
$43,999
$35,199
$8,800
Tree Grant 2009
WY Forest
50/50
$2,500
$0
$2,500
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Tree Grant 2007
WY Forest
50/50
$3,000
$0
$3,000
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Pathway Bridge
WYDOT
100/0
$106,500
$106,500
$0
Tree Grant 2004
WY Forest
50/50
$10,000
$5,000
$5,000
Pathway/Parks
TEAL
80/20
$60,000
$48,000
$12,000
DCI
100/0
$150,000
$150,000
$0
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$18,000 brought in last year for cancer research.
She says the event is set up to mirror a cancer patient’s walk. “You walk all night long,” she says. “And we have a luminary ceremony to honor those that have survived, as well as to remember those who have died from the disease.” Though progress in the fight against cancer is slow, Covington says that statistics show they’re saving more lives. Cindy Allen, this year’s cochair and head of team development for the relay, says this will be the fourth year the Converse County Cancer Relay for Life is held in Glenrock, after several years in Douglas. The first relay fundraiser was held in Chicago in 1985. “It’s awesome…it’s just a really awesome thing,” Allen says. “It looks like we’re going to have a
Country Estates SLIB 50/50 $360,100 $180,050 $180,050 North Side 50/50 $144,200
SLIB $288,400 $144,200
Downtown Infr SLIB 50/50 $1,217,490 $608,745 $608,745 Well 7 67/33 $206,045
WWDC $307,529 $101,485
T O T $11,849,366 $3,489,083
A L $8,360,283
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really good year.” While the money raised goes to the American Cancer Society for research, some of it also comes back to the community to assist those fighting the disease. “The year has started and we’re hoping to find a cure for this disease. Last year we had 12 teams,” Allen says, “with 10 to 15 walkers per team. Each team member should try and raise $100.” 307-436-5391 - Glenrock’s Sale Barn on Hwy 20/26 - Glenrock
She says there is a dinner and ceremony at the relay event honoring cancer survivors and she encourages Converse County survivors to register and attend the dinner.
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“If there are any Converse County survivors who haven’t registered with us, we’d like them to register,” she says. “We have gifts and a special dinner for them.”
Feb 19th Saturday, Equipment-Consignment Sale
To register or to form a team, contact Covington at 358-8405, or Allen at 258-9748.
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Indian Hills Tank WWDC 50/50 $597,234 $298,617 $298,617
Kickoff Cont. From Front Page “Our goal is 20 teams, and so far we already have eight registered,” she says. “We’re shooting for $24,000 this year.”
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SLIB $266,500 $133,250
A list of 26 projects released by the town shows that grant funds paid $8,360,283 of total project costs of $11,849,366, making the town’s share $3,489.083. Donna Geho, town clerk/treasurer, says that many of those projects would not have come to fruition without the grant money.
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Sunup Lift 50/50 $133,250
Scott Addition SLIB 50/50 $1,264,848 $632,424 $632,424
WBC
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SLIB $1,000,130 $500,065
GLENROCK—More than $11 million in major community projects were undertaken and mostly completed during the last decade, but the Town of Glenrock paid far less than that thanks to a sharp budgetary eye, fiscal frugality and active grant-seeking that pulled in more than two-thirds of the money from sources through the State of Wyoming.
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KindergartenGlenrock Registration willyou be held March 30, 2010 salutes Austin. at 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Grant. All 4 and 5 year-olds, whose Your courageous andbefore brave act of enlisting to serve our birthday falls on or September 15th are invited Country is not going un-noticed. to great attend. Registration consists of (1) an informational Parent Orientation, (2) Completing and/or turning in re-
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Wind Continued From Front Page would provide for eminent domain powers to connect wind farms to the power grid. The current one-year moratorium restricting the use of eminent domain for this purpose is set to expire soon. HB0025, sponsored by Rep. Kermit Brown (R) Albany County, and Rep. Jeb Steward (R) Carbon/Albany Counties, would allow eminent domain for wind farms that have a power purchase agreement with a public utility. The NLRA argues that it is too broad in its exceptions. HB0070, also sponsored by Rep. Kermit Brown, would allow eminent domain if either 85
percent of the landholdings by area or 85 percent of the landowners whose holdings would be crossed agree. The NLRA says the risk is that one or two large landowners could create an eminent domain risk for many others with smaller holdings on the collector line route. In a prepared statement to its members, the NLRA says, “The Alliance believes that collector lines are part of wind farms. These are private ventures and not public utilities. If they want collector lines to the grid, they should have to negotiate a price with willing landowners, not use the police power of the state to take their property.”
All three bills have been introduced and referred to the House Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee. Another bill supported by the NLRA, HB0230, which extends for two years the moratorium on the use by wind developers of eminent domain for construction of collector lines, passed in the House on the first vote last Thursday. Two more readings are required before it passes to the Senate. The NLRA also is advocating for changes to Wyoming Statute 18-5-504 on minimum criteria on county wind regulations to include a requirement for coun-
Glenrock’s Got Talent, Indeed by Dave Robatcek
GLENROCK—An enthusiastic and appreciative audience at the Glenrock Middle School auditorium wildly cheered each performance at the Glenrock’s Got Talent event last Thursday evening.
The packed house witnessed everything from dance acts to vocal solos and duets, flute solos to piano performances. Nearly $800 was raised to benefit the middle school and high school music programs. Students from the two schools left it all on the stage during 19
separate performances. Hosted by music teachers from both the middle and high schools, Jeremy Huck and Rachel Dahlinger , as well as both schools’ choir and band students, the evening was full of fun for the audience and performers alike.
ties to designate areas appropriate for wind energy siting. In a letter to Sen. Jim Anderson (R) Converse/Platte Counties, the group says, “This is the key issue of concern to citizens and counties should be required specifically to address it in an open public process reinforced by referendum if necessary. We believe that such a provision would retain siting authority at the local level while requiring local jurisdictions—with full public input—to act. It would give communities an orderly and open process for addressing this key issue while providing certainty for industry and landowners respecting siting options. It also will ensure that the character of the state remains what its citizens want it to be, not as determined ad hocby wind energy companies and their collaborators.” Wasatch Wind last December postponed the filing of its permit applications with both the state Industrial Siting Council and Converse County, stating that the company wanted the applications to be as complete as possible in order to avoid any delays. Readers may learn more about the company online at http:// www.wasatchwind.com/, and about the proposed Pioneer Wind Park near Glenrock by visiting http://www.pioneerwindpark.com/.
“You worry about it every day,” he says. “That’s something that we deal with, especially when we get a lot of people that aren’t from around here. This is the kind of stuff that our officers face every day.” Sweet says the likely boom in oil and gas development in the area has the potential to attract workers from all over the country. “We get people from all geographic, economic and cultural backgrounds from throughout the United States,” he says. “The vast majority of them, we have no contact with. Cultural norms are different in other parts of the world, and sometimes when you put two groups of people together, they don’t mix well.” He says alcohol consumption also plays a part when trouble starts. “Inhibitions are reduced, certainly,” Sweet says. “Budweiser logic is not a good logic to use.”
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Glenrock Middle School student Corbin Blanton performs a piano solo last Thursday at Glenrock's Got Talent, a fundraiser for the Music Department.. Photo © Dave Robatcek
Planning Continued From Front Page the Town Council. Essentially, they do the legwork necessary on such matters to help ease the burden on council members, a fact appreciated by many. “The work they do makes our jobs a little easier,” says Councilman Chase Anfinson. “They really do a lot and we appreciate them and rely on them,”
says Councilwoman Linda Care.
District Court.
The commission also serves as the quasi-judicial Board of Adjustment, hearing appeals relating to the enforcement of zoning codes and building codes, as well as disputes relating to property taxes. In those cases, instead of passing their findings on to the Town Council, the commission brings it forward to be formally heard in
Mayor Mike McQueary says he thanks commission members for the job they’re doing. “They do a tough job, and we appreciate it very much.”
Twink Wickett, Bonita Hunt, Stan Taylor, Kathy Miller and Mary-Leigh Williams of the Glenrock Planning and Zoning Commission listen as Community Development Director Kathy Patceg makes a presentation on the commission's activities to Town Council members.
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According to statistics kept by the Wyoming Highway Patrol WHP Troopers were directly responsible for the seizure and confiscation of felony drugs with an estimated street value of $2,438,600.25 in 2010. That number represents a 24.21% increase from total seizures made in 2009. Those felony drugs seized on Wyoming roadways were various grades of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, hashish and pharmaceuticals. Troopers seized U.S. currency in separate cases totaling $264,718.00. That is a 23.09% increase from the pre-
It is believed that the currency seized came from assets that were derived from, or were used to facilitate criminal activity. The currency could have been proceeds from drug trafficking activities, organized crime or money laundering. All currency seized was turned over to Special Agents with the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation. Asset forfeiture proceedings can take an additional 6 to 8 months after the seizure of the currency. After that time the money is divided up among the law enforcement agencies involved in the seizure and the investigation process. Troopers initiated 90 felony drug cases in 2010. During 45 of those cases Troopers used a drug detection K-9. 58 of the 90 felony drug cases were turned over to the Wyoming DCI for follow-up investigation. The Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9’s are trained to detect narcotics and are utilized to
NEWS FROM THE NEST Enzi Pleased 1099 Health Tax Provision Is Almost History
conduct drug sniffs of vehicles to locate narcotics being transported from one location to another. The Wyoming Highway Patrol drug detecting K-9, the Trooper, K-9 training, and the K-9 equipment are purchased with a federal grant secured from HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area). The Wyoming Highway Patrol currently has 10 certified drug detection K-9 teams in various locations around the State. The WHP participates with and receives assistance from several investigative agencies involved in drug enforcement. These agencies include the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as well as other local Wyoming law enforcement agencies. These felony seizures demonstrate the Wyoming Highway Patrol’s diligence and commitment to eliminate the presence and impact of drugs in our State and communities.
“One of the most egregious portions of the health care reform law would force 40 million businesses to submit a separate 1099 form to the IRS for every business-tobusiness transaction that totals more than $600 in a year. Thankfully, senators heard the outcry from small businesses and put a stop to this harmful provision,” said Enzi. “I hope this repeal is the first of many to come.” The Senate passed the amendment to strike the 1099 provision by a vote of 81-17. Enzi co-sponsored a similar measure to remove the 1099 provision offered by U.S. Senator Mike Johanns, R-Neb. The House must also act on the measure. The Senate also voted on repealing the entire health care law but the full repeal failed by a vote of 47-51. “I said long ago, when given the
opportunity, I would vote to repeal the health law. The American people deserve a second vote on this law which was forced through Congress last year. The health care law increases the cost of care and actually reduces consumer choices. Further, the underserved and uninsured populations this law originally hoped to address will now be forced into Medicaid, our nation’s worst health insurance program. This law is bad for Americans, and bad for our economy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (RWyo.) released the following statement regarding the vote in the U.S. Senate to repeal President Obama’s health care spending law: “For almost a year, Americans have witnessed how the President’s new health care spending law weakens their care, raises costs and destroys jobs. A majority of Americans have demanded that Congress repeal and replace Obamacare. This week, the courts dealt another blow to the law when a federal judge sided with 26 states in ruling Obamacare unconstitutional.
The REDDI program is designed to give the public a readily accessible tool to report suspected impaired drivers by calling a toll free number of “#HELP” (cell phone), 1-800-442-9090, or 911. The dispatcher takes the necessary information from the caller and then forwards it to the nearest highway patrol officer or law enforcement agency. This may not always be a Wyoming Highway Patrol Officer, but could be a city or county officer if they are closer. The reports can be made anonymously to protect the caller’s identity if requested.
Since the inception of the program 210,380 reports have been made resulting in 48,459 contacts and 19,071 arrests. This is a tremendous effort on the part of the motoring public and our law enforcement officers who are out there protecting the citizens of Wyoming. The REDDI program has provided direct assistance to law enforcements efforts to detect and apprehend drunk drivers. The Wyoming Highway Patrol would like to encourage the public to continue the use of the REDDI program in an effort to keep our highways safe for all.
The book may be purchased through www.amazon.com, or you may purchase through the website for a signed (including Sharkey's pawtograph) copy! http://www.sharkeypup.com/content/sharkeykittyhead/ We hope you enjoy the book! Watch for the next in the series "Sharkey Helps ChooChoo" coming soon.
The Adventures of Sharkey the Dog Author Susan R. Stoltz conceived of the children’s book series: The Adventures of Sharkey the Dog after Sharkey was overdosed by a negligent pharmacist and nearly died. Susan decided that rather than focus on the negative aspects
“Over the past two years, taxpayers have been asked to foot the bill for a failed trillion-dollar stimulus, while unemployment continues to rise. From new tax burdens to new mandates, the health care law creates insurmountable obstacles for many businesses, particularly small businesses, to create jobs and grow the economy. Today Senate Republicans sent a message that we will keep our promise to overturn the current law, and instead, expand coverage, lower costs and promote economic growth,” said Enzi.
Barrasso Votes to Repeal Obamacare
In 2010, travelers throughout the state made 9,654 reports of suspected impaired drivers. This is an increase of 33% from 2009. Law enforcement officers contacted 2,458 of the reported vehicles resulting in 791 arrests for driving while under the influence.
Sharkey and I would like to announce "Sharkey Meets Kittyhead." Written for children between the ages of 3-6 these books will delight the young reader with original photos on every page. Join the adventures of Sharkey and her friends as they talk about subjects such as diversity, bullying, learning, sharing, fear, friendship and happiness. There’s a fun ‘search’ game at the end of each book along with a poem written by Sharkey herself. A percentage of the profits of Sharkey’s books are donated to carefully selected animal help groups.
Will continue work on overall health care law repeal
Washington, D.C. – Tonight U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted in support of repealing the burdensome 1099 provision in the health care reform law.
Cheyenne – The Wyoming Highway Patrol is proud to announce the continued success of the “Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately” (REDDI) program. The program was started by the Wyoming Highway Patrol on September 1, 1982.
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Although enforcement of Wyoming’s traffic laws are the primary duties of the Wyoming Highway Patrol, Troopers also discover and seize controlled substances followed by identifying and arresting distributors who transport controlled substances.
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of lawyers, insurance companies and a battle with the US court system she could never win, she would put Sharkey’s talents to good use helping other dogs in need. A percentage of the profits of Sharkey’s books are donated to carefully selected animal help groups.
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Written for children between the ages of 3-6 these books will delight the young reader. Join the adventures of Sharkey and her friends as they talk about subjects such as diversity, bullying, learning, sharing, fear, friendship and happiness. There’s a fun ‘search’ game at the end of each book along with a poem written by Sharkey. herself.
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delivers on our promise to vote to repeal this bad law. “Although this vote failed, our commitment to repeal and replace is stronger than ever. We will do whatever it takes to transfer Washington’s unprecedented power over health care back to American families. “Yesterday, Senator Graham and I introduced the State Health Care Choice Act to deliver more flexibility and freedom to states. I will continue to fight for this bill to become law so that states across our country will be free of Washington’s job crushing mandates.”
“Today, Senate Republicans responded to the will of the American people. Our unanimous vote
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Lady Herders Drop A Heartbreaker To Torrington
GLENROCK—Close but no cigar. The Lady Herders came up just two points short of a conference win at home against Torrington Friday, Jan. 28, dropping a 60-62 contest. Glenrock is now 8-9 overall and 4-5 in the conference prior to yesterday’s game at home against Thermopolis. They will be at Wheatland Friday, then play at home against Rawlins Saturday. “We played just well enough to get close,” Coach Tony Lehner says of the Torrington game. “Again, we just had one really bad quarter. We’re getting closer all the time. If we can just find a way to get rid of that one bad spell we seem to have every ballgame, we’ll be doing better.” He says the Lady Herders did not have a good first half, giving up far too many points. “Fortunately, our offense was working pretty well, so we stayed close, but just couldn’t get over the hump,” he says. “We got down too far there in the first half.” Lehner says the team’s 20 turn-
overs for the game were about twice as many as he would like to see, but he didn’t feel that was the reason for the loss. “More, I think, we just didn’t have the defensive intensity we needed to have and Torrington kind of took advantage of that, particularly in the second quarter,” he says. “They had 24 points in the second quarter. So we just had a defensive lapse or a mental lapse, or a combination of the two, and we just didn’t defend as well as we should have.” Glenrock was down by nine at halftime and pulled to within six points at the end of the third quarter. “Then we played them pretty hard in the fourth quarter,” Lehner says. “We just ended up losing by two. It’s encouraging, no doubt, but it’s also really frustrating. We play with all of the best teams in the conference. We play them close for awhile and just can’t seem to put one together for four quarters, so it gets kind of frustrating, because you know you can do it, and we just haven’t done it yet.” Shelby Stewart led the team with 29 points. Meghan Boner
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Herders In Six-Game Skid Following Another Big Loss
had four assists, six steals and six points. “Shayla Wickett had a good first half and finished with 11 points,” Lehner says. “We had all three of our post people sitting in the first half in foul trouble. So that didn’t help us any.” He says the team needs to work to become more consistent both offensively and defensively. “We need to just keep plugging away and work on being consistent, particularly defensively,” he says. “I think we can be successful against anyone if we just keep that in mind.” Lehner says he was hoping for a regional seeding of third or fourth, but that is not likely with the conference losses the team has suffered. “If we can win some of these games coming up, we could still get as high as fourth,” he says. “Right now, we’re looking at fifth or sixth, but we might squeeze into fourth if we can win some of the games on the road coming up.”
GLENROCK—A 40-point loss at Torrington on Friday, Jan. 28, marks a six-game skid for the Herders as they continue to limp through conference play. Glenrock is now 3-14 on the year, and just1-7 in the conference prior to yesterday’s game at Thermopolis. Tyler Kelley led the team against Torrington with 20 points and four assists. Matt Morgan had eight points. Rebounding was led by Tate Johnston with eight. Coach Justin Kidneigh says the team came out strong and played a great first quarter. “We were rotating well in our zone defense and not giving any easy looks inside the lane,” he says. “On offense, the team was patient and worked well together to get open looks. Not only were they getting open looks,
but they shot the ball well.”
times to Torrington's 15.”
Because of the Herders’ physical size disadvantage, Kidneigh says, they worked hard to outhustle Torrington.
Torrington shot 52 percent in the game.
“I thought we did a good job of limiting Torrington's secondchance shots in the first half,” he says. “In the second quarter, we struggled with rotating to stop dribble penetration off the top and Torrington was able to get some layups and fouls, and they pushed their lead from eight to 20-plus.” Kidneigh says that at halftime, he talked to the team about the rotations. “In the second half, the boys limited them to just one drive off the top,” he says. “We shot 41 percent for the game, which was really good, yet at the same time, we turned the ball over 29
“That is tough to overcome,” Kidneigh says. “They have been a strong shooting team this season averaging 43 percent overall.”
He says the Herders finished the game strong.
“They were really working together offensively in the second half,” he says. “They were screening strong and looking for cutters.”
The Herders are home Tuesday against Cheyenne South, and again Friday against Wheatland. They travel to Rawlins on Saturday.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Glenrock High School Drama students are deeply in the heart of rehearsals for Shakespeare’s delightful comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which opens Tuesday, February 22nd, and runs for two nights beginning at 7 PM. This is the troupe’s first foray into Shakespeare, and it is proving to be a challenging, yet incredibly fun, experience! To review the plot for you, our potential audience members, we will summarize the play over the next several weeks. Don’t miss an installment as the story unfolds! Part I was in last week’s Bird. Here is Part II: Part II And those woods are a busy place! Two different groups of characters are there: The inhabitants of Fairyland, led by King Oberon and Queen Titania, and a group of Athenian craftsmen who have written and plan to perform a play for Theseus’ wedding. The King and Queen are fighting, as Titania has just returned from India with a young prince pre130 Layne Eike Whe sented to her by his mother, and 125 Both open pinned Whisper Summers Gle Oberon wants to make the boy 5:11 his own knight. 130 Both Open Oberon enlists the aid of his 135 Andrew Blummer jester Puck, a mischievous elf, 135 Riley West Buf pinned Whe pinned Brandon Pittsley to supply the juice of a magic Brandon Pittsley Gle 2:23 Gle 5:00 flower for Oberon to apply to Titania’s eyelids while she 140 JD Pittsley Gle win- 140 Jedderick Reitz Whe sleeps, so that she will fall in ner by forfeit winner by forfeit love with the first thing she sees when she wakes. Oberon also 145 Matt Widiker Gle 145 Matt Widiker Gle requests Puck to treat Demetrius winner by forfeit pinned RJ Shmidl Whe 3:43 the same, because he overheard him behaving cruelly to Helena. 152 Muhamad Khan 152 David Chesser Whe Puck gets the young men mixed Buf pinned Tyler Berge Gle pinned Wayne Wolcott Gle up, and Lysander falls madly in 3:16 1:52 love with Helena. Puck later applies the juice to Demetrius, 160 Clint Dewald winner 160 Clint Dewald Gle dec. and for awhile both men are in by forfeit Dillon CottermanWhe 9-5 pursuit of Helena, much to the dismay of Hermia! . . . . .to be 171 Garrett Reid Gle win- 171 Jace Lloyd Whe continued ner by forfeit pinned Garrett Reid Gle 2:37
Ghs Drama Dept In Heat Of Rehearsals
GLENROCK—Three straight home matches over the past two weeks for the Herders wrestlers culminated last Tuesday, Feb. 1, with the honoring of the five seniors on the team before the match with Wheatland.
pinned Clint Dewald Gle 3:09
Clint Dewald, Megan Smith (manager), Whisper Summers, Marissa Widiker (manager), and Matt Widiker were recognized at the final home match of the regular season.
Hwt Tylen Arnett Lusk win by forfeit
Glenrock will host the 3A Regionals Feb. 18 and 19.
189 Tyler Arnett Lusk dec Tyler VanAntwerp Gle 8-4 215 Ace Thurston Lusk Tech Fall Troy Pinkerton Gle 17-2
JV and Exhibition matches Glenrock 15 6
Lusk
pinned Brandon Pittsley Gle in 1:55 140 Austin Nicholson Raw pinned JD Pittsley Gle in 1:51 145 Matt Widiker Gle pinned Josh Ford Raw in 1:04 152 Tyler Berge winner by forfeit 160 Clint Dewald Gle dec. Sam Lumen Raw 7-6 171 Che’ Roberts Raw. pinned Garrett Reid Gle. 1:59
Following are the results of the home stand:
119 Cody Grenseman Gle dec Landy Eaton Lusk 8-4
189 Taylor Yingling winner by forfeit
Glenrock – Lusk Dual Jan. 27
119 Exhibition Lane Blakeley Gle pinned Jathan Nelson Lusk in :50
215 Tyler VanAntwerp Gle. Pinned Drew Weythman Raw 3:12
135 Domonick Mongillio Lusk Pinned Austin Hall in :48
HWT Troy Pinkerton Gle pinned Woodrow Davidson Raw. 4:53
171 Garrett Reid Gle pinned Chris Holcomb Lusk in 2:46
Junior Varsity
Glenrock 30
Lusk 47
103 Jordan McClintick Gle win by forfeit 112 Jaythan Nelson Lusk win by forfeit 119 Bryce Sturman Lusk pinned Wyatt Summers Gle in 4:55 125 Jesse Bunner Lusk Tech Fall Shannon Mares Gle 19-3 130 Whisper Summers Gle defeated Reilly Case Lusk by Forfeit 135 Zack Mannasco Lusk Maj Dec Brandon Pittsley Gle 17-4 140 JD Pittsley Gle pinned Ian Zerbe Lusk in 1:52
189 Taylor Yingling Gle pinned Colby Thurston Lusk in 1:05 Glenrock – Rawlins – Buffalo TriangularJan. 29 Glenrock - 50
Rawlins -18
103 Jordan McClintick Gle dec. Kolby Murphy Raw 6-3 112
Both teams Open
145 Matt Widiker Gle win by forfeit
119 Wyatt Summers Gle dec. Wyatt Murphy Raw 9-6
152 Tyler Berge Gle pinned Zack Stephens Lusk in :53
125 Shannon Mares Gle Tech Fall Jacob Castilleja Raw. 21-6
160 Lance Hladky Lusk win by forfeit
130 Whisper Summers Gle Winner by forfeit
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135
John Boussu Lusk
Ivan Barella Raw
119 Justis Reynolds Raw Maj Dec Lane Blakeley Gle 12-3 125 Justin Hall Gle pinned Sam Bixler Raw 1:22 145 Josh Mall Raw pinned Wayne Wolcott Gle 1:32 Exhibition 119 Justin Reynolds Raw pinned Cody Grenseman Gle 1:15 Glenrock - 51
Buffalo – 18
103 Jordan McClintick Gle. Pinned Darby Scantling Buf :15 112 Hyrum Ruby Buf winner by forfeit 119 Wyatt Summers Gle pinned Nathan Glibert Buf :45
Sunday February 6 , 2011
189 Gle dec 10-7
Tyler VanAntwerp Matt Myrick Buf
189 Tyler VanAntwerp Gle pinned Kirby Cagle Whe :47
215 Taylor Yingling Gle pinned Derrick Burns Buf 1:24
215 Troy Pinkerton Gle pinned Jesus Perez Whe :47
HWT Troy Pinkerton Gle pinned Joey Carey Buf :19
HWT Curan Levine Whe winner by forfeit
Exhibition
JV matches
119 Lane Blakeley Gle pinned Hyrum Ruby Buf 1:30
112 Coan Price Whe pinned Cody Grenseman Gle :28
Glenrock -- Wheatland Dual Feb. 1
119 Lane Blakeley Gle pinned Alex Fernandez Whe 3:52
Glenrock 27 54
Wheatland
103 Jordan McClintick Gle winner by DQ Garrett Ayers Whe 112 Lance Lucas Whe winner by forfeit 119 Jhett Eike Whe pinned Wyatt Summers Gle 1:52 125 Joel Dappen Whe pinned Shannon Mares Gle 3:02
We’ve Moved! 204 s 4th in The Commerce Block
Seniors Honored At Final Regular Season Home Match
125 Chaz McAuley Whe winner by Injury Default Justin Hall Gle 135 Austin Hall Gle pinned Shawn Drake Whe :33 Exhibition Matches 140 Chaz Mc Auley Whe pinned Raider Nelson Gle 5:27 145 JD PIttsley Gle pinned Shawn Drake Whe :48
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Chase the bulls and fix the gate; fix a flat tire on the truck. Come to lunch a wee bit late; in the back door there I snuck, eat what’s left their on my plate. Hope I don’t get tractor stuck; ride that colt I got from Nate, I sure hope that he don’t buck.
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Ranch Life
Horace’s; been a long day I’m done now.
Pack the water from the spring; feed the chickens, milk the cow. Eggs and milk into here bring; shuck the corn and slop the sow. Saddle up my ol’ horse, King; pack the wood in any how. I can hear the robin sing while hookin’ horses to the plow.
It’s dark as an old cow’s innards; ‘cept the stars that’s shinin’ bright. That there song of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s, out of tune it just ain’t right. Think I’ll go on over to Maynerd’s, watch the bull bats take up flight; can’t believe I’m watchin’ grey birds think it’s time I say good night.
Weed the garden, pick tomatoes, move the cows from out the corn. Scold the dog and peel potatoes; scuffed up knee and pants are torn. Start the fire and mix the sour doughs; cheer up Mom, don’t be forlorn. Wave at Dad and watch where he goes; been this way since I was born. Clean the barn and shoe yer horses; suckle calves and milk the cow. Ride yer colts on mountain courses; fix some fence, here anyhow. Run the mower and rake for Morse's; saddle up and go eat chow. Move the cows from off of
Hit the floor before the sunrise; stoke the fire and comb my hair. Cat leaves me a big surprise, a mouse and hairballs everywhere. Make some tea and swat some flies; what’s that weird smell in the air. Yep, I stepped in some cowpies; there ya go... I think I’ll share. Head on out and do the chores; feed the horses, feed the cattle. Park the tractor, grain the bores, oil up my old used saddle. Feed the guineas, open doors; watch the roosters go do battle. Here’s my list, get to the store don’t be late, I said skedaddle.
Get the evening chores done early; shower up might get a chance to see some friends and meet a girly at the Grange Hall there’s a dance. The music’s good, the dancers whirly; if I whirled like that, I’d lose my pants. I seen a gal whose hair was curly; she was shy, only took a glance. Here I am, back at the place; 6 a.m. I’m doin’ my chores. Head to town, there’s a big horse race; pull the shades and close the doors. Got a big smile on my face we’re winnin’ with the biggest scores. My horse wins with ease and grace now Mama gets some brand new floors. Back to home, I move the cavy; brandin’ time, it comes next week. Ropin’ calves, takes lots of savvy; sneak on up and take a peek. Round ‘em up, how many have we? Got nine pair down by the creek, last time I knew was 750; there’s a hole in the fence, we got a leak. Gather up, let’s get to branding; drag them calves up to the fire. Get that iron, don’t be standing; lock that gate and tie with wire. Here take this and get the banding; only calves with Witch Hunt sire.
To you my friend, this syringe, I’m handing; keep it out of muck and mire. Finished up with branding cattle; let the Moms and babies pair. Get some lunch and pull that saddle; let them horses roll out there. Wrestling calves can be a battle; especially with no hands to spare. Another year, we hang and rattle! Sure glad neighbors, all do care. Another day out on the prairie; never two days just the same. Some are good and some are hairy; only have ourselves to blame. Other days are down right scary, but better ones I strive to claim. Watch Ma Nature and be wary; common sense is this life’s game. Always strive to be good neighbors; thank your maker every day. Be thankful for your fruitful labors, show honesty in every way. The one who’s strongest next wavers; don’t let the bad lead you astray. Integrity and trust, are real life savers; to your true Master, always pray. The farm and ranch life can’t be beat; it’s been this way since the dawn of time. Without these folks you just won’t eat and folks who starve will turn to crime. Respect yourself, don’t lie or cheat protect the ones, I speak in rhyme. To no one take a second seat; in harmony, we all will chime.
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THE NIGHT HAWK I’m Just Sayin.... Columnist - Susan R. Stoltz Susan is owner/editor of Women Out West Magazine, featured speaker at writers conferences nationwide including Women Writing the West, Ozark Creative Writers and Writing the Rockies. As a freelance writer Susan has been featured in Open Range Magazine, Cactus Creek Daily and on the website of the National Association of Baby Boomers. Photo © Amanda Smith
I’m Just Sayin... Does Anybody Have Any Real Answers?
In light of the fact that the US Senate just killed the repeal of the health care bill I feel it’s a pertinent enough subject to tackle one more time. Although I hear lots of complaining on both sides of the aisle, the fact that most of our political representatives haven’t read it leads me to believe that protests are partisan at best. Facts are facts – we can’t afford this bill. More than 200 companies have already received exemptions from participation in the bill from the President. The more businesses that he exempts the more burden it is on the average taxpayer – you and I. And although we can’t afford this particular version of the bill, we do need to eliminate some of the massive problems that cost us so much money. So let’s quit blindly lamenting our party lines and take a good hard look at some of the faults and possible solutions to our health care system problems.
One of the main reasons I don't like the health care bill as it stands is the provision to limit doctor owned hospitals. Physicians privately own most of the excellent cancer centers around the US, and they've made a huge inroad in cancer care and treatment including alternative care that hospitals will not address. The new health care bill not only states that no new physician owned facilities can be built, it also prohibits and denies any expansion of the ones already in operation. This is going to severely limit good treatment for many diseases. It’s also an infringement upon our civil rights to earn income and create our own businesses. It will also inhibit good research and data on cures and new treatments.
I do like the premise that health care be available to all in a format other than emergency rooms. I think there is great opportunity to take our interns and create facilities overseen by good physicians that can be operated on a lower budget because our internists are learning and not paid on a high scale. This would give great learning opportunity, good public service and solve a unique problem of availability. Unfortunately this isn't how the bill is set up. With some creative thinking and some federal funding to set up facilities and utilize our interns I think it would be fantastic, and low cost to the populace at large. This would also be a great alternative to 'well' care checkups.
The health care bill wants to put a cap on doctor salaries. By inhibiting the income of specialists fewer will go through the education to learn what they must. I don't blame them, but this, again limits research, new techniques and the availability of a specialist should you need one.
By making health care a government issue we increase the cost of 'running' such a program. Taking away large salaries from administrators and putting into government run programs is just robbing Peter to pay Paul. The money doesn’t go where it can do any good at all. In my opinion, administrator’s salaries need to be capped at a reasonable limit, thereby making more funds (in the millions) available to clinics to run low income (again using internists and learning RN's) and well check clinics. How about if every doctor that received government funding for education was required to serve 2 years in public service clinics? An interesting concept that would solve many problems. Same with incoming physicians from other countries. In order to obtain a license here they should have to serve two years in a clinic in order to assess ability and skill level. Insurance needs to be available across state lines. By opening up the market, those companies with the best customer service and best prices will naturally be the ones people choose driving down outrageous policies and prices. By creating competition for customers the natural process of elimination will prevail as long as we don't allow some sort of 'union' of insurance companies. There are many more issues than this, but I think it could be workable, but there has to be some thought to the process as well as some checks and balances. It would be lovely to see the government set up some reasonable solutions to what has been a mess up to this point. Of course they have to READ the bill to know how to FIX the bill…
I’m just sayin…..
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POLICE BEAT Friday 1-28-11 Sewer problem, Public Works notified. Alarm, officer and responsible party responded. Ambulance, one transported to Casper. Officer unlocked vehicle for subject. VIN inspection completed. Rolling Hills patrol completed. Range key issued. One subject arrested on municipal warrant. Traffic stop, warning for improper display of plate. Traffic stop, warning for headlight. Traffic stop, warning for no front plate. Traffic accident reported, officer took report. Saturday 1-29-11 Rolling Hills patrol completed. X 3 Report referred to the Sheriff's office. Comm Tech notarized a paper. Range key issued. Extra patrol was requested. Citizen assist, officer responded. X 2 Alarm, officer responded. Traffic stop, verbal warning for speed. Assault, one arrested for assault and a warrant, transported to county jail. Sunday 1-30-11 Rolling Hills patrol completed. Information received on juvenile activity. Range key issued. Traffic accident, fire and ambulance dispatched. Welfare check, everything was ok. Monday 1-31-11 Rolling Hills patrol completed. X 2 Comm Tech performed a notary. X 2 Traffic accident, officer responded. Fingerprints taken for em-
ployment purposes. OAA officer notified. Tuesday 2-1-11 Officer responded to a suspicious person call. Ambulance request, subject assisted by officer. Officer performed a VIN inspection. Rolling Hills patrol completed. X 2 OAA, property held for another agency. Medical, one transported to Casper. X 2 Citizen assist, officer responded. Public Works notified to shut off water. Traffic stop, warning for stop sign. Wednesday 2-2-11 Rolling Hills patrol completed. X 3 Comm Tech performed a notary. X 2 Large brown animal reported being seen around town looking for his shadow, it was not found. Ambulance request, transport to Casper. Dog bite reported. Officer performed a welfare check. Officer checked welfare of a dog. Citizen assist, officer responded. Extra patrol requested, officers notified.
GLENROCK LIBRARY NEWS
Dia duit! Hello in Irish from the library! Visit our Mango Foreign Language database on line. Find out how to get connected.
There will be no story time on February 9, which is a sad thought but the Children/Young Adult librarian is headed over to Grant Elementary for the library’s annual book distribution. She will be at the Middle School next Wednesday, February 16 to distribute books to the fifth grade.
SENIOR SHENANIGANS
Free Tax Assistance will be available at the center on February 8, 2011 please call 436-9442 for more information.
The children from the Early Childhood Center will be coming to visit us at the center on Thursday February 10, 2011 at 10am to hand out Valentines and decorate cookies…please plan to attend if you are able, the children are really looking forward to this activity!
The library with the help of the Scholastic Literacy Partners program and three local businesses have made this possible. The three businesses are the Human Resource Council, Hilltop National Bank and The Reliant Federal Credit Union. A big thank you goes out to these local businesses. They understand that one book can make the difference in the life of a child.
Dollar lunch at the Center during February is MONDAYS….every Monday durning February persons 60 years of age and older who eat lunch at the Glenrock Senior Center can enjoy it for $1.00!
Walt Whitman, Robert Frost and Maya Angelo, what do these American poets have in common with you? As Robert Frost put it, “Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.” These are some inspirational words from one of our noteworthy poets of our time.
February Commodities will be available for pick up beginning February 14, 2011. This month’s items will be Cherry Apple Juice, Corn, & 1% Milk. Commodities can be picked up at the Glenrock Senior Center Monday thru Friday from 8am-4pm. 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 call 436-9442.
Purchase a 10 punch meal ticket & save!!! 10 meals for $23.00… that is only $2.30 a meal!
Are you inspired yet? Try your hand at your own poem and enter the Love My Library Poetry/Pose contest that the teen advisory group is sponsoring. Poems will be accepted until February 18. The winners will be announced February19. They will receive a gift certificate from Ralph’s Book Store in Casper. Try your hand at putting your emotions into thought and your thought into words! For Read Me A Story: February 5 - – February 12: Go To Sleep Little Groundhog adapted by Patricia Jensen. Take a few minutes to brighten your day by picking up the phone and dialing 436-2353 to listen to a great story!
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Compassionate Care
Thursday 2-3-11 Rolling Hills patrol complete. X 4 Traffic stop, driver showed proff of registration. Officer spoke with someone regarding a civil matter. Dog at large taken to the shelter. Fingerprints taken for employment. DIspute, officer responded, parties separated. X 2
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