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THE BIRD AT A GLANCE TOP OF THE NEWS Pistols To Be Manufactured in Glenrock NAPA CLOSING ITS DOORS Wisconsin Man Extradited
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GLENROCK—The Sharps Rifle Company, parent of A-Square Rifle Company, is planning to locate production operations for another subsidiary, Merwin, Hulbert and Co., on the grounds of the ASquare facility in Glenrock sometime in the next quarter. Sharps CEO Michael Blank says the company will begin assembling outsourced components for its historical pistols and likely will be performing polishing and finishing operations on the ASquare grounds before June. Merwin Hulbert production will be located in the older building there so as not to disrupt A-Square operations. He anticipates hiring three to five new employees to begin pistol-making operations here and says that number could grow into the teens within the first three or four years. Blank says he conservatively anticipates production of up to 1,000 revolvers a year to start, each of which will sell for more than $1,200. “That’s starting off with one model of a historical revolver,” Blank says. “As we go forward, we’re going to expand that to a few models, and then I’d like to see a modern revolver come in to the mix, so I would hope that our employment numbers there would creep to double digits by year two or three. And, frankly, there’s no reason why I don’t think that we shouldn’t be able to sell a few thousand Merwin Hulberts of different styles very readily within three to five years, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see us employ in the mid-teens or better within three to four years. This is very, very, very conservative.” The first model of historical revolver the company plans to produce has been in the development and engineering stages for the past four years. The company bought the exclusive trademark Continued Page 4
Wyoming Game and Fish Business Directory Library News I’m Just Sayin’ - Cowboy Corner OH MYLANTA - AND MORE! GLENROCK— The yellow and blue NAPA Auto Parts logo is as familiar to folks around here as Sinclair’s green dinosaur. It has been prominent on a storefront in Glenrock for 39 years now. NAPA Auto Parts of Glenrock will not be having a 40th anniversary celebration next year. The store near the Post Office on W. Birch will close its doors for the last time on March 15, leaving three full-time employees out of work. Don’t expect any bargains in its final weeks of operation— all its inventory will be loaded up and trucked to the Casper NAPA store to be melded with its inventory. The store’s owner, Chuck Shipman of Casper, says economic factors caused its demise. “Basically, there’s just not enough business to make it profitable,” he says. “It’s a matter of economics.” He says that layoffs in the area over the
last several years along with the lingering recession are to blame. Bill Gilmore has managed the Glenrock NAPA store for 36 years. He assumed his duties in 1975 and says a lot has changed in the industry during that time span and parts have gotten more specialized. “It’s gotten real high-tech,” Gilmore says. “I remember, you’d buy points and condenser and you could usually get it going, and for the cost of one control module today, you could have bought 10 points and condensers.” Gilmore and his employees got the news Feb. 19. “We were as shocked as everyone else was,” he says. “I have no idea what people are going to do for parts now. I understand Hardware Hanks is carrying some automotive—plugs and stuff—but not a lot. It’s definitely going to affect some local businesses and ranch-
Cheyenne – Note to self: If wanted nationwide on a felony warrant do not draw undo attention to yourself from law enforcement by driving the wrong way on a heavily travelled Interstate. That little tidbit of news might have come in handy for 37 year-old William Schwenke who listed his current address in Cheyenne. Schwenke was wanted on a felony warrant for escape from the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Schwenke was stopped at the Hillsdale Interchange on Interstate 80 approximately 9 miles east of Cheyenne by a Trooper late Saturday evening as he drove eastbound up the westbound exit ramp.
When contacted by the Trooper Schwenke gave a false name and date of birth in an attempt to hide his real identity. The Trooper also found that the Wyoming registered vehicle Schwenke was driving was using fraudulent registration tags. No driving record or identification was found under the false name and Schwenke was placed under arrest.
“From my perspective, probably not,” Gilmore says. “If it would be anybody, it would maybe be someone like O’Reilly’s.” And what will Gilmore do after the only employer he has known for the last three-and-ahalf decades leaves town? “I’m gonna look for another job,” he says. “Life goes on.”
away from a Sauk County work release program in early December, 2010. Schwenke has been charged with driving the wrong way on the Interstate, no valid driver’s license, fraudulent registration and interference with a peace officer. He will be held in the Laramie County Detention facility pending his extradition to the State of Wisconsin.
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan to Host Media Conference Call to Discuss Value Added Producer Grant Program Changes Intended to Create New Economic Opportunities for Producers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2011 – TOMORROW, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan will host a media conference call to discuss changes to the Value Added Producer Grant Program intended to create additional economic and job opportunities to owners of small and medium-sized family farms. Wednesday, February 23, 2011 11:30 a.m. EST WHAT: Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan will hold a media conference call to discuss changes to the Value Added Producer Grant Program that will provide additional opportunities to beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. DIAL IN: 800-857-5233
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“It’ll slow things down. We’ll have to plan a little better in getting repairs done,” he says. “We’ll get parts from Douglas or Casper.”
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During a search of the vehicle the Trooper discovered documentation that eventually led to Schwenke’s true identity. A records check through the Wyoming Highway Patrol Dispatch Centers computer system showed Schwenke was wanted on the felony escape charge having walked
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Down the street at Red’s Speedy Lube & Tires, Red says the NAPA store’s closing is going to impact the quick turnaround work like replacing hoses and belts.
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GLENROCK’S SHORELINER KEVIN TATE PROVES THERE ARE ANGELS AMONG US by Susan Hider
On December 5, 2010 our very own Kevin Tate traveled to Dallas, Texas to run in the Dallas White Rock Marathon for the Scottish Rite Hospital. Two months prior to the marathon, Tate worked hard to raise funds to be donated to a charitable organization. During that time, he raised an impressive $1,859 that he donated to the Angel Cancer Cure Program in Casper. "He's all about helping everybody" Kim Reddington of Glenrock said, who had told Tate about the Angel Program and donated a bronze sculpture for him to sell which helped his donation total. Tate also held 50/50 drawings, one of which was for people to guess his race time, he sold some items such as football jerseys, items donated by friends and Budweiser donated 2 chairs which sold for $300. "Some people just
donated money to me" Tate said, but he covered his own expenses to travel and stay in Dallas and he paid his own $100 entrance fee to be a part of the marathon, all of which came from his own pocket, not from the monies he raised. The marathon was 26.2 miles long and Tate started out strong. Unfortunately for him, 3 miles into the race he had some severe problems with his knee which he hurt over a year prior. "I didn't know where my Jeep was, so I just kept going" Tate said. He went through some "dangerous" neighborhoods and he knew his vehicle was at the end of the race route but didn't know how to get there from where he was, so he pressed on to the finish line. Tate finished the race in 5 hours 18 minutes, injured knee and all. The Angel Cancer Cure Pro-
gram that Tate donated the monies to, is in association with the Casper Medical Center, Susan G Komen for the Cure, Wyoming Medical Center and Safe Kids. The Angel Program has many programs that help assist patients and families right here in Central Wyoming. The program can help with the cost of mammograms, doctors visits and gas gift cards so patients can make it to their medical appointments. They have even helped with gift cards for food and assisted in paying some prescription costs. The Angel Program has what they call 'Angels', and their 'Angels' are cancer survivors that are paired up with those who have just been diagnosed. Pam Walker, the Donor Relations Specialist for the Angel Program, said "who else can understand what these newly diagnosed patients are going through but those who have already been there, and sur-
Congratulations Kevin. Just like a cancer survivor you pressed on, no matter the dangers around you, what lied ahead of you or how bad you hurt... You finished. Our hats are off to you.
Plans for the archway include metal cutout artwork celebrating Glenrock’s history, including depictions of a steam locomotive, covered wagon and an oil derrick.
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“The metalwork on top of the archway will be made similar to our signs on our light posts,” says Community Development Director Kathy Patceg. “It remains to be decided what we’re actually putting up there. The Main Street Downtown Development Committee decided on these designs, but people are free to suggest other things. We need input from the public.”
GLENROCK—Glenrock’s Downtown Development Committee is seeking public comment on the plans for the walkway arch at the entrance to Cielinski Way behind the Commerce Block building. 307-436-5391 - Glenrock’s Sale Barn on Hwy 20/26 - Glenrock
WLC Engineering of Casper was commissioned to provide design and engineering for the archway and for a seating area and planter to be installed along Fourth St. across from the walkway. The bronze
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Depictions of the archway and seating area across the street may be viewed on the town Web site under public notices. www.glenrock.org
Send comments by e-mail to kathy.glenrockplanner@ gmail.com, or call Patceg at 436-9294.
G-Rock’s Renegade Grappling Club Wrestlers Place in Tourney GLENROCK—The Renegade Grappling Club turned in a stellar performance again this weekend at the Glenrock Wrestling Club tournament with all six of their wrestlers placing.
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If you are interested in donating to the Angel Cancer Cure Program, or you know of someone who could use their help, please contact the program Administrator, Danni Mandelstan at (307) 577-2914 or the Donor Relations Specialist, Pam Walker at (307) 577-2973. You can also visit them on the web at www.wyomingmedicalcenterfoundation.org
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vived." Walker also stated that they have low rates set with Masterson Place for patients who come to Casper for treatment.
The results: Dayton Matthews took first place in the 6 and under, 50-pound weight class; Emet Sexson Kayla Likes of the Renegade Grappling Club took second place in the took fourth place in 11-12 year, 112-pound weight class at the Glenrock Wrestling Club the 7-8 year, 50- pound weight class; Wyatt tournament last weekend. Photo © Tammy Taylor Patzke took second
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place in the 7-8 year, 60pound weight class; Aftin Matthews took third place in the 11-12 year, 65-pound weight class; Kayla Likes took second place in the 1112 year, 112-pound weight class; Jackson Taylor took first place in the 13-14, 120pound weight class.
Taylor also won the quick-pin award for his age group.
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Pyatt’s Pieces “WHAT WOULD YOU GRAB?”
(Right side of stairs, front to back) Bob Jensen, Wyoming Business Council chief executive officer; Scott Wisniewski, Wyoming Main Street Senior program specialist; Bonnie Gregory, Sheridan; Kate Grimes, Pinedale; Jane Law, Evanston; Trey Sherwood, Laramie; John Dahlgren, Green River; Britta Fuller, Wyoming Main Street administrative assistant; and Pam Thayer, Rawlins.
Wyoming Main Street program managers and volunteers were honored at the State Capitol last week for their work to improve Wyoming communities through downtown revitalization programs.
Sen. Marty Martin (D-Sweetwater) and Rep. Bernadine Craft (D-Sweetwater), cosponsored a joint resolution to celebrate and commend the work of local volunteers to preserve the character of Wyoming communities while enhancing their economies. The resolution was read in each chamber of the State Legislature. Program managers from each of Wyoming’s Main Street communities were present for the readings and were introduced in each chamber as well.
Main Street representatives present included: Marie Verger, Buffalo; Cindy Porter, Douglas; June Bonasera, Dubois; Jane Law, Evanston; Kathy Patceg, Glenrock; John Dahlgren, Green River; Mike Archibald, Kemmerer; Trey Sherwood, Laramie; Bruce Heimbuck, Platte County; Kate Grimes, Pinedale; Pam Thayer, Rawlins; Lisa Mueller, Rock Springs; Stacie Coe and Bonnie Gregory, Sheridan; and Roger Huckfeldt, Torrington. The Wyoming Main Street program helps communities capitalize on their unique downtown areas by using historic preservation to generate economic and entrepreneurial growth. The program comprises a three-tier system designed to meet the varying needs of communities across
the state and minimize local costs. Communities may participate at an Aspiring, Affiliate, or Certified level depending on specified criteria for each tier. The Wyoming Main Street program was established by the Wyoming Legislature in 2004. Main Street is a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation emphasizing a four-point approach to revitalization: economic restructuring, design, organization and promotion. There are currently 14 designated Wyoming Main Street Communities: Buffalo, Douglas, Dubois, Evanston, Glenrock, Green River, Kemmerer, Laramie, Pinedale, Platte County, Rawlins, Rock Springs, Sheridan and Torrington.
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(Left side of stairs, front to back) Mary Randolph, Wyoming Rural Development/Wyoming Main Street director; Mike Archibald of Kemmerer; Marie Verger of Buffalo; Kathy Patceg of Glenrock; June Bonasera of Dubois; Cindy Porter of Douglas; Lisa Mueller of Rock Springs; Stacie Coe of Sheridan; and Mark Willis, Wyoming Business Council chief operating officer.
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By Mike Pyatt
As Americans, our capitalist wired DNA virtually drives us to strive for more, reaching higher, buying bigger, and it fosters a mentality of “grab for all the gusto”, and similar bankrupt notions. However, after watching this week the unfolding drama of the major earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, I felt compelled to ask myself, “If time permitted, in the midst of a tremor, or seismic upheaval, what would I grab before I headed out the door?”
While I am not a seismologist, nor the son of one, according to the Wyoming Geological Survey Study , the Yellowstone region rests on a major fault line. It is conceivable that Central Wyoming could be rocked by the aftershock of such an event, is it not? As I mused about that possibility, my thoughts cascaded into a rotating carrousel, like those of old, that were used to bore visitors about our latest vacation to Schenectady. Before my eyes, it seemed, were images cast of a vast array of media blitzes, designed to cajole or entice me into buying that which I don’t need. The sensation was vertigo-like, as I pondered the endless possibilities for me, the consumer. You know the feeling?
Now, the first aftershock mildly rumbles, shifting the landscape beneath you, as the cabinets shake, plates rattle, and crash to the floor, and you are all alone. Do you dash madly for the closet, or do you scramble for the door to save your hide? Perhaps, you hastily estimate, there is time to grab something that is of great value, or dear to you.
What would it be? A purse or wallet, so you could identify yourself, as well as having a credit card or check book? Or would it be a picture album with all those photos that you could never replace? For some, it may be an ipod, cell phone, or a laptop, that has your “life on it”. Would men grab their favorite hunting rifle or prize elk call? It may be birth certificates, a marriage license, or legal documents? Is it age or gender driven? Or is it a matter of the “heart”? As a little boy, Timothy would snatch his well-worn Velveteen Rabbit that he cherishes from its place of prominence on a shelf in his room.
Hopefully, it wouldn’t be your prescription for Latisse, or bottle of Levitra. Time is fleeting. Have you decided what you treasure most? As you find yourself betwixt the world as you know it, house intact, and a troubling vision of it being reduced to a pile of rubble. Have you decided yet? Time for hesitation is over. Or would you even have to think about it? Would it be instinctive? Perhaps your treasures are housed within, and there is no need to grab for anything, as you calmly, but quickly exit the door and give thanks that you are alive and well. Suddenly, “things” are no longer the center of your universe, as they quickly fade, and your thoughts dramatically come into focus. What would it be for you, my friend? AD- SUN CITY TANNING
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Nine-year-old Glenrockian Adopts Soldiers - Receives Special Thanks by Dave Robatcek
GLENROCK—Fourth-grader Cody Pinkerton doesn’t immediately think of himself -when he earns money from ndoing chores. Instead of rusheing out to buy the latest video dgame, toy or candy, he puts shis money toward sending -gifts and cards to American tsoldiers serving overseas. k -“That’s typical Cody,” says his mom, Shannon Pinkerton. “He’s got a big heart.” n She says they saw a Hallmark television movie about soldiers and it so touched Cody that he decided he wanted to do something to help ease the burden on those serving our country.
“He wanted to adopt a soldier, so he got online and looked around and found one,” she says. “He started out with one and ended up with nine.” Now Cody has his own Facebook page to help him stay in touch with those he has adopted, many of whom have returned stateside after serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. For those without access to Facebook, Cody stays in touch by e-mail and standard snail mail. “It’s pretty amazing the stuff they write to Cody,” she says. “Many of them don’t get a lot of mail.” Last Christmas, Cody sent
boxes to two of his adopted soldiers containing 200 Christmas cards each for them to hand out to others. “Cody uses most of his own money and we help him out a little bit,” Pinkerton says. “He ended up adopting so many, he can’t raise enough money to send this stuff. It costs $300 to $400 a month for shipping.” One platoon in Afghanistan had 21 casualties and sent out an e-mail asking people to send stuff, so Cody sent four boxes to the hospital where they were being treated. They recently sent him an American flag that flew over the hospital in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on Dec.
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7 “in honor of the Pinkerton family.” “He receives stuff in the mail from soldiers all the time— medallions and other things,” Pinkerton says. “One soldier said, ‘People forget that we’re here sometimes.’ Some of them don’t get any mail from home. If people want to support these soldiers, they can get online and try to do it. It’s amazing how much they appreciate it just to get some mail from home.” She says one Marine from South Carolina made a special trip to Wyoming to meet Cody when he returned to the U.S. She drove Cody to Laramie to meet him as a surprise.
Two of the sites Cody has used to adopt his soldiers are herobox.org and adoptaussoldier.org. Pinkerton says that Cody gets e-mails daily from his adopted soldiers and sometimes it’s hard to keep him focused on other important things like schoolwork. But she is proud of her son’s caring and compassion. “I think it’s great,” she says. “It’s expensive, but it’s great.”
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REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR EXISTING BEAR BAIT SITES BEGINS MARCH 1 GAME AND FISH OFFERS SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
CASPER - Black bear hunters who want to use bait for the upcoming bear seasons are advised that the registration period for existing bear bait sites begins March 1.Those who had bait sites registered in 2010 can register the same sites between March 1 and March 21. The registration period is closed from March 22 - 31 this year. Hunters can renew existing bait sites by telephone, mail, fax, in person or through a representative. Bait sites are registered for the year and cannot be
changed until the following year. Registration of unclaimed bait sites begins on April 1, at 8 a.m. at Game and Fish regional offices on a first come, first served basis. Unclaimed bait sites must be registered in person or through a representative. Bear hunters must have a 2011 black bear license to register a bait site and no bear bait may be placed on state, federal or Game and Fish lands without first registering the bait site. Each bear hunter is allowed two bait sites, but only
Pistol Cont. From Front Page “We’re having the raw components outsourced right now,” Blank says. “We’re going to do final assembly in Glenrock and, as time goes on, we’ll bring more of those processes in house.” Merwin, Hulbert and Co. began operations in the 19th Century in Connecticut and produced a wide array of handguns that were popular around the world. Its intricate revolvers were widely used in the Old West.
World Championship event is scheduled for June 20-26 in Founders Ranch, N.M. “The primary market for these guns is the cowboy action shooting crowd,” he says. “A lot of people want to carry them as concealed weapons, and recreational shooters also want them. They were widely used out there in the West; now they’re going to be made out there.”
one bait per section. Baits cannot be placed more than seven days before opening day of archery season and must be removed within seven days after the close of the season. For more information, black bear hunters should pick up a copy of the current bear hunting regulations at any license selling agent. Regulations are also available on the department*s web page at http://gf.state.wy.us. From there, click on hunting and then hunting regulations. For additional information call the Jackson Regional Office at (800) 423-4113 in state or (307) 733-2321 out of state. For the Pinedale Regional Office call (800) 452-9107 in state or (307) 367-4353 out of state. ~WGFD~
GAME AND FISH OFFERS SUMMER YOUTH CAMP CASPER- The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is offering teens ages 14-17 a camp where they can learn about wildlife and the outdoors, make
new friends and create good memories-it*s called the WILD about O.R.E.O. Youth Conservation Camp. The camp will be held July 31-Aug. 5, 2011 at the Game and Fish*s Whiskey Mountain Wildlife Conservation Camp ten miles southeast of Dubois, Wyoming. *Not only is the camp free, but it is also a great place for teens from across the state to meet others who share their interest in Wyoming*s wildlife resource,* said long-time camp instructor and Cody regional information and education specialist Dennie Hammer. *The participants are offered a combination of terrestrial and aquatic wildlife learning opportunities and participate in hands-on activities like shooting sports, fishing, hiking, fly-tying and tackle crafting, canoeing and much more,* Hammer said. *There is time provided for individual reflection throughout the week. However, this is not a camp where you sit in your cabin,* explains Hammer. *If you like being active, interacting with other
campers and want to learn about your natural environment and the outdoors, this is the camp for you.* Students must live in Wyoming and be sponsored by a teacher or youth leader. According to Hammer, the camp application process is very competitive and the forty openings fill fast. The Game and Fish will accept applications through 5
p.m. May 31. Application forms are available at any regional office of the Game and Fish, at the department website http://gf.state.wy.us/services/ education/youthcamp, or by calling the Game and Fish education section office at (307) 7774538. ~WGFD~
“It’s a revolver that was very popular, and the most advanced revolver in the 1800s,” he says. “We’re bringing it back. We’re right about there with all of the componentry for a full production run. This has been a multiple-year process. We’ve spent the last 18 months doing heavy-duty reverse engineering on these guns.” Blank says the engineering work is being done at Sharps headquarters in St. Louis, Mo., but no employees from there will be moved to Glenrock. Instead, the assembly of the first models of the guns from pieces shipped in to Glenrock will be done by new local hires. “There is an internal clean area built into that building that we can use as production space,” he says. “It will be mostly a fitting and polishing operation in the beginning, but as time goes on, we’ll be bringing in more and more production equipment. The important thing is, as we transfer production technology, the mark will change as we move forward in the production run and they’ll read ‘Made in Glenrock, Wyoming’ on the side of the revolver.” Blank says that he is hoping that the pending federal license to begin production of the revolvers may be processed as soon as possible. Until it does, work is continuing on the guns in St. Louis. “We would love to do an official debut at End of Trail, the Single Action Shooting Society’s big yearly shoot in June,” Blank says. The SASS End of Trail
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Herders Qualify 11 Wrestlers for State Tourney
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Herders Suffer Another Loss But Shows Strides in Improvement GLENROCK—In the midst of another six-game losing streak, the Glenrock boys basketball team is at least showing improvement. At home against Torrington Feb. 17, the Herders dropped a 40-67 contest, but Coach Justin Kidneigh says the kids played much better than in the first matchup with Torrington.
Troy Pinkerton wrestles his opponent during the State Wrestling Tournament in Casper last week. Photo © Shannon Pinkerton GLENROCK—Eleven Herder wrestlers qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament in Casper Feb. 25 and 26 with good showings at the 3A East Regional Tournament last weekend in Glenrock. State qualifiers include: Jordan McClintick (103); Wyatt Summers (119); Austin Hall (130); Raider Nelson and J.D. Pittsley (140); Matt Widiker and Tyler Berge (145); Clint Dewald (152); Taylor Yingling and Tyler Van Antwerp (189); and Troy Pinkerton (215). The Herders took seventh in team standings at the Regionals held Feb. 18 and 19 in Glenrock. Final team standings and scores:
3A East Regional Wrestling Tournament Team Results
Glenrock's transition defense limited Torrington's opportunities to score easy baskets.
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3A East Regional Individual Scoring Results Weight Wrestler Tourney Place 103 4th Place
“The team showed a lot of improvement from the first time we played them,” Kidneigh says. “The boys played together well and played much better defense, especially in transition.”
Overall Record
Jordan McClintick
17-21
119
Wyatt Summers
16-19
125
Whisper Summers
11-25
130
Austin Hall
6-16
135
Brandon Pittsley
10-27
140
Raider Nelson
10-7
Place Score
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Douglas
145 3rd Place
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179.50
Torrington
152
Clint Dewald
12-12
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137.00
Wheatland
160
Ryan Powell
6-18
4
130.50
Newcastle
171
Garrett Reid
9-18
5
106.00
Buffalo
Tyler Van Antwerp
6
97.00
Rawlins
189 2nd Place
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87.50
Glenrock
215 2nd Place
Troy Pinkerton
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“Our half-court zone defense struggled a little bit early on, but after going over the rotations in timeout, the boys were able to limit the open looks of Torrington, especially in the corner and the post,” Kidneigh says. “Torrington is a tough team for us to match up with as they are tall and physical inside, and they can
shoot very well from the outside with their bigger guys, as well. I felt our boys competed very hard and played a much better game this time around.” Two days later at Douglas, the Herders got blasted by the Bearcats, losing 40-87. “We knew we would see pressure and it would come down to our ability to execute our press break and see the floor to find the open man,” Kidneigh says. “We didn't do very well early on with this, as evidenced by our 25 team turnovers for the game.”
He says that the team got caught up in the tempo that Douglas wanted to set in the full court. “Some of the boys were passing the ball without really seeing the defense on the floor and this led to several easy baskets for Douglas,” he says. “Once the team would break the press, I felt that they did a good job, for the most part, of being patient and try-
ing to move the ball and their bodies to get an open shot opportunity.”
The Herders shot just 28 percent for the game and Kidneigh says they missed many open shots.
“We missed quite a few open jump shots and several point blank shots,” he says. “Defensively, we made several adjustments as Douglas modified its zone offense and we were not rotating well in the 2-3. We changed primarily to a 3-2 from the second quarter on and that helped in the half court sets. Douglas always plays at a higher energy level in their gym and shoot very well there, as well. That leaves a very small margin for error when playing them at their house.”
Glenrock is now 4-20 on the year and 2-13 in the conference prior to Friday’s game at Buffalo and yesterday’s game at home against Newcastle to close out the regular season.
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Lady Herders Likely to be Fifth Seed in Tourney GLENROCK—Coach Tony Lehner says it appears that Glenrock will wind up with a fifth-place seeding in the upcoming 3A East Regional Conference tournament beginning Thursday in Wheatland. The tournament runs Mar. 3-5. The Lady Herders slipped two games under .500 with losses at Torrington (48-58) and Douglas (22-57) last weekend, but bounced back last Tuesday night with a 4433 win at Newcastle. Prior to Friday’s home contest with Buffalo, the team is 11-12 overall and 7-8 in the conference. A win puts them back at .500. Lehner says it appears Glenrock will play either Torrington or Buffalo in the first round of the conference tourney. He says that poor play in the third quarter again was a factor in a loss, this time against Torrington on Feb. 18.
“It was kind of the same scenario it’s been since day one,” he says. “We played pretty well the first half--we were up three at halftime--and just had another lousy third quarter. They were up by nine at the end of the third, so there was a 12-point swing there. The third quarter has sure been a problem for us.”
The Bearcats jumped out to a 30-point lead before halftime.
Throughout the season, the Lady Herders have been doomed in losses by turnovers and a lack of energy in the third quarter.
Lehner says that the team appeared to still be suffering the effects of the loss to Douglas when they traveled to Newcastle last Tuesday.
On Saturday, Feb. 19, at Douglas, it wasn’t just the third quarter.
“We started out kind of slow against Newcastle, but we ended up having a good third quarter finally,” he says.
“My memory is real fuzzy about the game last Saturday at Douglas,” Lehner jokes. “I’m trying to put it completely out of my mind. We just got humiliated--we were really poor and just didn’t show up. Douglas came out excited and fired up. Why we weren’t, I don’t know. They put it on us pretty bad.”
“They’ve only lost two games all year; they’re undefeated in the conference,” Lehner says. “We usually show up when we play Douglas and at least compete, but we were poor; we just didn’t do much.”
The Lady Herders played smothering defense in the third quarter of that game, limiting Newcastle to just nine points in the first 12 minutes of the second half. “We slowed the ball down in the fourth quarter after we got up by 18, so we didn’t really try and score as much after we
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got the bigger lead,” Lehner says. “They hit a couple of threes in the last few minutes, so we only won by 11. We played better. Shayla Wickett had a lot better game--she had 15 points--and Shelby had 21, so that’s where most of the scoring came from.”
Lehner says that he feels the team has made progress, despite the lopsided setback at Douglas, and that they must be at their best in the regional tournament to achieve their goal of reaching the State Tournament in Casper.
game Friday, we’ve got just three practices to get ready for regionals,” he says. “We’ll practice Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. We’ve got to win two games in the tournament to go to State. Just two wins.”
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The Land Of The Free I am an Irish Cowboy, I come from Ireland; to gather longhorn cattle and to ride for the brand. I came across the ocean to feed my family and to live here in America; the land of the free. I learned to ride them broncos and to rope them wild cows. To cross a swollen river; dad-burn-it any hows.
I rode across the desert for the western land to see and to live here in America; the land of the free. To ride them wild horses; it give my heart such joy. Drivin’ longhorn cattle has made me a cowboy. I’ve learned to be a cowboy it’s what I’ll always be. A cowboy in America; the land of the free.
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To leave my home and country I had no place to be. So I moved here to America; the land of the free.
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I am an Irish cowboy; America is my home. I moved here to this country; I never more will roam. I stand for God and freedom. No other place for me than... to live here in America; the land of the free.
Capitalism & Social Media
First let me put a larger lens on this picture. We are a nation of capitalism – we believe if you work hard it will pay off.
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I recently read an article in the NY Times, which basically villanized the large social media network companies for enslaving the populace into providing them with free content and then cashing in on the rewards without sharing with all of us little ‘serfs.’
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The people who developed the social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter had a big job to do. They had to sit down and develop the brilliant idea that perhaps people across the world wanted a better way to interact with their friends, family and perhaps meet new people. Sorry it wasn’t your idea, but perhaps you can come up with an even better one, and I’m certain you’d expect to be paid for it. Then they had to spend thousands of hours developing the software, and they probably did it without much cash in hand. Then they had to pay for the servers big enough to actually maintain the billions of people using the network. And finally they had to hire thousands of people to run the business – marketing, problem solving, new development, public relations, technology, secretaries, accountants, etc…I’m willing to bet none of those people worked for free out of the goodness of their hearts. They want to be paid, so add to the cost of wages, insurance, retirement, etc.
In each and every social media network there is a contract you must agree to before you use it. In that contract it states clearly that your content may be used to attract advertisers, etc. You willingly agree to provide content when you sign up to use their product. Seems a fair trade: you are using their software, development, servers, for no fee and in return they may use some of your content to attract advertisers and customers. You AGREE to this before you begin using the product.
Let me point out that the benefits to the users by far outweighs any other method of exposing a product, whether it be a movie, book, training facility, or ice cream. Millions of people are using the network to ‘hook up’ with others of like interests. If done well this could garner thousands of paying customers because you’re given the ability to target those people who have the same hobbies, sports, education, etc. How much money would you have to pay a marketing company to seek out this kind of exposure? Probably thousands of dollars. So the benefits of using this ‘free’ social media to the average American well exceeds the value of any individual ‘content’ you may be providing the network.
And lastly, what is all the whining and complaining that the social media companies are able to sell their businesses to others for million of dollars? SO WHAT! They worked for it; they invented it, built it into a strong going concern, paid for the development and operation to serve billions of people. What is wrong with being able to sell the product for profit? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. But like all of the other ‘social’ programs out there we expect everything to be given to us without having to earn it, food stamps, welfare, healthcare, housing, education…..we deserve it because we live and breath. Hogwash. The ‘pursuit of happiness’ has an action word in it…PURSUIT.. and Americans would be well advised to pay attention to it. And if Americans think that they should have a piece of the pie because they supplied a minute amount of content to the process? Hooey. The consumer was the recipient of the exposure they desired and willingly sought. They don’t deserve one thin dime of the money earned by the people who own the company. This ‘sharing the wealth’ socialistic twaddle needs to stop. If you want something badly enough you’ll work hard for it and reap the rewards – not expect everybody to hand you something for free because you exist on this planet. I’m just sayin….
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Friday 2-18-11 Traffic hazard, Public Works responded. ACO patrolled Rolling Hills. Vandalism report taken. Rolling Hills patrol completed. X 2 Officer unlocked vehicle for subject. Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for driver side head lamp. X 2 Officer completed motorist assist. X2 Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for tail lamp. Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for passenger side tail lamp. Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for speed. X 2 Officer spoke with subhect concerning a civil matter. Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for stop sign. Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for driver side tail lamp. Traffic stop, verbal warning for tail light cover. Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for passenger side head light. Saturday 2-19-11 Rolling Hills patrol completed. X 3 Medical, one transported to Casper. Traffic stop, verbal warning for speed. Property damage reported. REDDI WHP notified. Comm Tech performed notary. X 2 Traffic stop, verbal warning for stop sign. Controlled burn reported by Sheriff's office. REDDI reported heading into Glenrock from Hwy 20/26 unable to locate. Water leak, Public Works notified. Driving complaint received. Ambulance, negative transport. X 2 Officer unlocked a vehicle for a subject.
Citizen assist, officer complied. Rolling Hills patrol completed. X 2 E-911 citizen assist. Dog at large, message left for ACO. Traffic stop, verbal warning for improper display of registration. Suspicious circumstance, report taken. Concerned itizen, everything okay. Slide off, emergency units dispatched. Comm Tech performed notary. Alarm, Officer responded, alarm was false. Injured deer reported, Game and Fish notified. One vehicle rollover, two transported to Casper. Citizen assist, officer responded. Fingerprints taken for employment. Tuesday 2-22-11 Slide off, emergency units dispatched. Maintenance requested, Public Works notified. Suspicious circumstance reported. Vandalism reported, report taken. Rolling Hills patrol completed. X 2 Dog at large, two citations issued. Motorist assist. Traffic stop, verbal warning for registration. Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for speed. Subject fingerprinted for employment. Wednesday 2-23-11 Rolling Hills Patrol complete. X 4 Comm Tech performed notary. Snow removal requested. VIN inspection completed. Officer performed a welfare check. Medical, one transported to Casper.
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Thursday 2-24-11
Rolling Hills patrol completed. X 2 Comm Tech performed notary. Street sanding requested X 2 Parking ticket issued for facing wrong way. Injured deer reported, message left for Game Warden. Dogs at large, citations issued. Walk thru at local establishment. Driving complaint, officer responded.
Comm Tech performed notary. Officer unlocked a vehicle door. E-911 medical, transport one to Douglas. Rolling Hills patrol completed. X 3 24 hour tow sticker placed on a vehicle. Source gas notified of a possible gas leak. Subject warned of camping restrictions at South Rec.
Monday 2-21-11
Ambulance request, transport to Casper.
SENIOR SHENANIGANS
EXTRA! EXTRA! Hey Folks! You Spoke Up... And The Bird Listened! Beginning Mar 6 The Bird WORD SEARCH Will Be Back! Sorry there was a glitch and we will start Mar 6
Saa-baii-dii! Hello in Laos from the library! Visit our Mango Foreign Language database on line. Find out how to get connected. As you step into the library you will notice a small box to your right. If inanimate objects had emotions, I would say it sits very humbly. It has sat there for the last two years welcoming anyone who will stop and notice it. This small, humble box was carted in by Mrs. Barb Kumpula, the Speech Language pathologist for our school district. She had this brilliant idea of raising funds to benefit the kids, teachers and community. Her idea isn’t a new one but for this community it is a very welcomed one. The program is called Box Top’s for Education. It is opened to any school, kindergarten through 8th grade. Barb is hoping to have some of the proceeds go to community projects such as the Christmas boxes sent to our military overseas. We are very lucky to have Barb Kumpula in our community. The next time you’re in the library take note of the box! Winners of the Poetry Contest are as follows: adult category: Harry Blantz teen category: Morgan Downs and for our juvenile category: Mrs. Steinmetz’ first grade class. Honorable mention for the teen: Erica Caves and for the juvenile category: Brooks Browning and James Huck. Thank you all who entered your poem/prose in our contest. Made the month of February a little sweeter! The library and TAB (teen advisory board) will be hosting a “Wii sort of day”, March 5 from 10:00 to 1:00. Please feel free to come in and try your hand at the Wii game, Just Dance. I’m sure many of you have your favorites, bring them in and share. This will start off our Teen Tech Week: March 6 – 12.
Happy Birthday this week to Heather Currier and Marvin Wohletz! 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 added to our list.
Free Tax Assistance will be available at the center on February 22, 2011 please call 436-9442 for more information. Fun Night will be Thursday February 24, 2011 starting at 4pm. Dinner will start at 5pm. This month for dinner, we will be having a Taco Bar. There is no fee to attend Fun Night, but donations are always appreciated.
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! Purchase a 10 punch meal ticket & save!!! 10 meals for $23.00… that is only $2.30 a meal!
February Commodities are available for pick up. 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.
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For Read Me A Story: February 26– March 5: Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. Take a few minutes to brighten your day by picking up the phone and dialing 436-2353 to listen to a great story! We’re on the web at http:wyldweb. state.wy.us/glen. Our phone number is 436-2573. Fax number is 436-8525. We’re on Facebook. Be sure to check us out, just search for Glenrock Library. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:00 to 5:00. Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 to 8:00. Saturday: 10:00 to 1:00. Closed Sundays.
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