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THE BIRD AT A GLANCE TOP OF THE NEWS Huck Publishes Book Ann Coulter To Speak at UW Glenrock Sale Barn - Story Page 2
GLENROCK COMMUNITY - Pages 2-3 No Flushing Flow Glenrock Business Transitions to Vistabeam Renegade and GWC Grapplers at IronMan
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Huck Finn? Nope. Jeremy Huck. Glenrockian Publishes Children’s Book
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Herder Sports Updates - Pg 5 and More!
Good Day At Glenrock’s Sale Barn See Story Page 3
CONVERSE & BEYOND - Pages 5 - 8 Wolf Population Grew in 2010 Supreme Court Sides With Picketers who Protest Military Funerals
Nominatinos Sought for WorkPlace Wyoming Game and Fish Business Directory Library News I’m Just Sayin’ - Cowboy Corner OH MYLANTA - AND MORE!
all this... and so much more in your Sunday morning newspaper The Glenrock Bird
Jeremy Huck. Photo © Amanda Smith
PublishAmerica Presents Charlie, the Christmas Caterpillar by Jeremy Huck Frederick, MD March 7, 2011 -- PublishAmerica is proud to present Charlie, the Christmas Caterpillar by Jeremy Huck.
Heifers await their turn up for auction during Thursday’s livestock sale at Glenrock’s Central Wyoming Livestock “The Sale Barn.” Photo © Amanda Smith
Charlie is a caterpillar who is actually a strand of Christmas garland. His job is to decorate the wall above the fireplace every Christmas. One year, he begins climbing to his place, only to find that he has been replaced by a very shiny strand of gold garland. Charlie is relegated to the laundry room wall, where he does his best despite feeling sad. He perseveres and thus saves a small kitten. Mommy walks into the room just in time to see Charlie's heroism and thus replaces him above the fireplace where he belongs.
Laramie, March 8, 2011- On March 31st at 7pm, Ann Coulter will take the stage of the 1,900 seat Arts and Sciences Auditorium on the University of Wyoming campus. The event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.
The College Republicans at the University of Wyoming began working with Young America’s Foundation, a conservative youth organization based in Virginia, back in the spring of 2010 following Bill Ayers’ visit to campus. $10,000 of Ms. Coulter’s honorarium is being paid by an anonymous donor, the remaining portion funded by Young America’s Foundation as part of their Reagan 100 Speaker Series.
The College Republicans hope to bring balance to the speaking arena at the University of Wyoming. Ms. Coulter’s appearance marks the first big name conservative to have spoken at UW in years, following a string of big name liberal speakers including Bill Ayers, Bobby Seale, Angela Davis and more.
Jeremy Huck is a music teacher in Glenrock, Wyoming, where he lives with his wife and 6 year old son. Jeremy is one of a family of 12. He loves to read, write, compose music, watch movies with his wife, and play outside with his son.
Ann Coulter is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers and is known for her fiery speech and her pull-no-punches attitude towards liberals. The event is free and individuals are asked to bring with them a non-perishable food item to support local organizations. Doors open at 6pm, no cameras, recording devices or large bags will be allowed. Small purses brought into the auditorium are subject to search.
“It has been an extreme pleasure to work with this talented and dedicated author,” said PublishAmerica Public Relations Director Shawn Street. “For ordering information, please visit www.publishamerica.com.” PublishAmerica is the home of 50,000 talented authors. PublishAmerica is a traditional publishing company whose primary goal is to encourage and promote the works of new, previously undiscovered writers. Like more mainstream publishers, PublishAmerica pays its authors advances and royalties and makes its books available through all bookstores. PublishAmerica offers a distinctly personal, supportive alternative to vanity presses and less accessible publishers.
Enough winter already! Five Heifers in Douglas, Wyoming take a break from yet another Wyoming winter storm that blew through Converse County last week. Photo © Amanda Smith
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This beautiful Wyoming sunset was captured by Dave Robatcek on none other than Sunset Road ovrerlooking the Town of Glenrock. Nice photo Dave! © Dave Robatcek
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Ann Coulter to speak about “Why the Liberals are Wrong about Everything!”
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Announcements THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH WELCOMES YOU THIS LENT! Christ Episcopal Church in Glenrock will hold its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8 at the church at 415 West Cedar. Donations appreciated for the Pancake Supper to benefit a local charity. Wednesdays from March 16 to April 13, join us at 6:00 p.m. for Stations of the Cross with Bible Stuy and Soup Supper. Sunday services with Sunday School are at 9:30 a.m. For more information call Earl at 436-2206
Wednesday night GRUB night at Glenrock First Southern is BACK IN ACTION!
6:30 p.m., dinner, followed by Royal Ambassadors, (boys 3rd grade thru 6th grade) Youth Group, and Prayer Meeting. Any questions, please call Kaye Lynn Van Antwerp 251-6688.
Kindergarten Registration!
Alcoholics Anonoymous Meetings in Glenrock at The Senior Center East Door (thrift store entrance.) Monday nights at 7pm - 8pm
Glenrock’s Sundance Wireless Network Transitions to Vistabeam Capabilities GLENROCK—Last summer’s acquisition of local Internet service provider Sundance Wireless by Vistabeam, based in Gering, Nebr., is leading to increasing data transmission speeds and network reliability for customers in the area, according to Vistabeam founder Matt Larsen. Vistabeam, named 2010 Operator of the Year by the national Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA), was founded in 2004 by Larsen to provide economical broad-
companies and cable companies for broadband through the Universal Service Fund,” Larsen says. “We don’t receive any. We generally build our networks out of our own money. The phone companies, especially, have been collecting a lot of government money in subsidies and we’re pushing for that to stop. We’d love to see something that goes to the consumer. Companies play a giant paperwork game, and about 60 percent of the money they get from the government goes to operations rather than
and Glendo. If there is a group of people that want to get access, we work with them. If there are enough people with no service and no access other than satellite, they can call our office and we’ll work with them. There is a big push now to get broadband out to rural areas.” With Vistabeam’s acquisition of Glenrock’s Sundance Wireless, Larsen says his company has gone far enough in its geographic coverage area and will now concentrate on maintain-
Glenrock Ducks Unlimited 2011 Annual Banquet
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WINTER/SPRING SALE SCHEDULE FOR 2011 March 17th Thursday, "Back to Grass" & Regular Sale March 25th Friday, Lisco/M Diamond Bull Sale March 31st Thursday, Regular Sale April 14th Thursday, "Back to Grass", Regular Sale & Horse Sale April 28th Thursday, Regular Sale May 12th Thursday, Regular Sale & Horse Sale May 26th Thursday, Regular Sale
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L to R: Brian Webster,owner of Wireless Mapping, Martha Huizenga, owner of DC Access, with Matt Larsen, owner of Vistabeam, which is now providing high-speed wireless Internet access in the Glenrock area, on a recent visit to Capitol Hill to discuss changes to the Universal Service Fund program with lawmakers. Photo courtesy Matt Larsen band service to places that had trouble getting it. Vistabeam’s service is provided via a roof-mounted radio about the size of a pizza box. Larsen says it provides fast data transmission speeds and is available in areas that are underserved.
to delivering service. We’d like to see the end users get something that they can use to get broadband installed and then they can go to whomever they want to have service with, instead of it being limited to just the one company that manages to get the government support for that area.”
“We provide service in a lot of really rural places, especially out in the country where DSL and cable can’t get to, but we also try to provide a competitive service in the towns to provide competition for DSL and cable,” Larsen says. “When we put a radio on someone’s roof, it allows us to maintain a lot higher signal speed level and to provide a lot higher speed than mobile wireless. The technology we use is capable of speeds that are faster than DSL and competitive with cable. It’s called fixed wireless and has been around for 10 or 15 years, but it hasn’t gotten a lot of publicity. Cell phone companies advertise mobile plans and high-speed data, but mobile networks almost never can give you the speed this does.”
Vistabeam’s service area now extends as far west in Wyoming as Hanna and Casper. Its coverage area encompasses more than 35,000 square miles of eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska, and an agreement with another provider adds another 10,000 square miles.
Larsen is one of the founding members of WISPA and currently serves as its board treasurer. The organization works to promote the development, advancement and unification of the wireless Internet service provider industry. He says that the group would like to see an end to the Universal Service Fund program that subsidizes telephone and cable providers and instead see some form of government subsidy that goes to end users so that they can work with the type of service provider they would prefer in order to bring broadband capabilities to their homes and businesses. He and other WISPA officials were in Washington, D.C., last week holding discussions with lawmakers. “We’d like the government to quit giving money to phone
He says one of the benefits besides competitive pricing is local customer service.
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Larsen started Vistabeam in 2004, deciding that wireless was the way to go for its potential to provide service to more people who lived out in the country. The company has been providing Internet and home phone service in eastern Wyoming for years and is especially prevalent in Goshen, Niobrara and Platte Counties, serving small towns, remote ranches and cabins from Glendo to Van Tassell.
“If you have to call for tech support, you’re calling our Nebraska office,” he says. “We try to provide a better choice than satellite service. And we’re available in a lot of areas that DSL and cable can’t get to.” Larsen says his company will work with potential customers in underserved areas and relates the story of how they started service to the Glendo area in 2006. “One guy lived by the lake and wanted service so that he and his wife could work out there,” he says. “We ended up putting up a wind-generated power site on the hill between Guernsey
ing and upgrading its service capabilities. “We need to continually upgrade our networks so we can deliver faster speeds,” he says. “That’s the most important thing we’re going to be working on for the next couple of years. Things change fast and the way people use the Internet is changing. We will upgrade our network and backbone so we can deliver higher speeds to customers. People want to watch movies and stuff over the Internet and that puts a tremendous load on a network to be able to offer video. We are upgrading our core areas so we can do that.” Larsen says that as a smaller service provider, his company is poised to keep pace with the rapid changes in technology.
Flushing Flow Not Requested On North Platte River
CASPER * The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will not request a flushing flow on the North Platte River this spring due to high flows already planned by the Bureau of Reclamation.
The Game and Fish Department normally requests high fluctuation flows downstream of Gray Reef Reservoir in March to clean fine sediment from fish spawning habitats and to increase production of invertebrates that fish depend on for food. These flushing flows provide the same scouring of fine sediments from trout spawning habitat as high spring flows do in unregulated rivers.
With above average reservoir storage and above average snow pack, high spring flows are expected in the North Platte River this year. To provide space in the reservoirs for potential inflow from spring runoff, the Bureau of Reclamation began releasing additional water from Gray Reef Reservoir on March 5. The flow below Gray Reef Reservoir is expected to be near 3,250 cubic feet per second (cfs) by mid March. The expected 3,250 cfs is near the peak flows obtained during the flushing flows. The sustained higher flows will provide the valuable cleaning of riffle gravel by scouring fine sediments and improving spawning habitats.
The Game and Fish Department advises sportsmen to be aware of the potential dangers related to high water levels. Sportsmen wading or floating the river during this time should consider the changing flows and higher water levels. Areas that can be waded effectively at 500 cfs may not be accessible at 3,250 cfs.
“The Internet changes very quickly and we can evolve more quickly and continually provide better service along the way,” he says. “We can make changes that will make things work faster. We’ve made some giant steps since we took over the Sundance operations.” He says Vistabeam is committed to the Glenrock area. “There are some very, very nice folks in Glenrock. I’ve enjoyed the people we’ve dealt with there,” he says. “We’ve had some issues to work out and the people I’ve dealt with have been good to work with. I really like Glenrock.”
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SHORT & SWEET "Short and Sweet" Now the dust of the past Mayoral election has settled, the new Mayor and Town Council are in the midst of "conducting business". Though it is early in the new administration, if you haven't attended a Town Meeting recently, you had best get there on time, or you may miss it.
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Each administration is marked by operating philosophy. Brevity appears to be that of the new Mayor. "Short and Sweet!" That was Mayor McQueary's response to us (my wife, I and a friend) after the meeting, regarding the brevity of the meeting, and why department heads aren't required to provide a report or update at each meeting. His view be true for a momentin-time, but hardly an operating philosophy. What do you think?
Prone to bristle at questions or statements he doesn't agree with or understand, McQueary summarily dismissed our probe and exited our presence. My expressed view has been that the Town Meetings, in part, should be designed to update and inform the citizenry, not just on the "business" to be conducted, but what the department heads are doing, an overview of the news of their respective departments and not merely to satisfy the Mayor's quest for brevity. From a leadership standpoint, a response of "nothing to report" is unacceptable and inimical to accountability for those managing a department.
Auctioneer Steve Flowers and Spotter Shawn McCoy during the Thursday March 10 sale at Central Wyoming Livestock a.k.a. The Sale Barn in Glenrock. Photo © Amanda Smith
GLENROCK—The March 10 sale at the Glenrock Sale Barn was a good one with over 800 head sold at strong prices. Cow prices and Bull prices were both higher with a very active market. Buyers and sellers came from Glenrock and surrounding areas in Wyoming as well as Montana, Colorado, Nebraska and South Dakota. The Hat Six Ranch of Casper
sold 65 head with Bred Heifers averaging $1,308.00 and Bred Cows averaging $1,283.00. The Bug Ranch of Alcova sold 212 head of Bred Heifers averaging $1,214.00. Kenny Wright of Lost Springs sold 32 head with Bred Heifers averaging $1,250.00 and Heifer Calves averaging 520 lbs. at $141.00.
Gene Roberts of Lingle sold 43 head of Bred Cows averaging $1,154.00. The Quarter Circle 41 Ranch of Buffalo sold 121 head with Steers averaging 553 lbs. at $158.38 and Heifers averaging 528 lbs. at $145.76.
$168.38 and Heifers averaging 393 lbs. at $157.52. For future sale and consignment sale dates please see page 2 of The Glenrock Bird under Announcements.
Three members of the Renegade Grappling club traveled around the state this past weekend, March 4th and 5th to compete. Brothers Dayton Matthews and Aftin Matthews traveled to Gillette to compete in the Touch of Gold Ironman tournament. Dayton Matthews who was virtually unscored upon, took 1st in the 50-pound, 6 and under age group for folkstyle wrestling. Aftin Matthews took third in the 65-pound, 11/12 age group for freestyle wrestling with four straight pins before falling to an opponent from Montana.
Absent such clarifying and probing questions by both Councilmen Lembke and Anfinson, the public would, in my opinion, be the poorer. The Mayor's disdain for "too many questions" may explain, in part, his recent choice to appoint Linda Care, whose record is legendary for its paucity of questions, as Mayor Pro tem.
Some may recall my earlier observation during the general election regarding the two Mayoral candidates, that it was unlikely that either of them would garner many votes for "Mr. & Miss Congeniality". It may have been more sage than I previously calculated.
Bruce Klassen of Forsyth, Mont., sold 46 Head with Steers averaging 431 lbs. at
Renegade Grapplers Travel to Touch Of Gold IronMan Tourney
His Honor doesn't feign his disdain for "too many" questions in general, but has specifically remarked that Councilman Lembke, whom I have fondly dubbed the "Grand Inquisitor", is a source of irritation for asking too many questions. in fact, at a recent meeting, Mayor McQueary, in a curt and surly manner, abruptly silenced Lembke by declaring that his questions are "not relevant".
TOPS WY 0173 GLENROCK FEBRUARY AWARDS
Due to the weather canceling a meeting, no KOPS have weighed in four weeks in a row.
Lee Wells had a .8 loss, DorothySnell had a .2 loss. Betty Carpenter, Flora Day, and jeannette Stanton turtled. They weighed th same at the end of February as they did at the end of January.
Consider this as your personal invitation to come to the next Town Council Meeting. Be sure to ask questions. Mayor McQueary may learn to love them. And, don't be late.
Gwc Wrestlers Take Part In IronMan Challenge Five GWC wrestlers traveled to Gillette to take part in the IronMan Challenge.
Competing were Tanner Watson, Weston Knight and Casey Sebesta (all 9/10 - 70 lbs); Charles Kidd (9/10 - 80 lbs); and Bryce Watson (13/14). They all gained valuable wrestling experience by wrestling hard in large brackets but were unable to come home with any hardware. Thermopolis also hosted a USA wrestling tournament and Cody Pinkerton (9/10 - 95 lbs) placed 1st and Ian Arnold (11/12 - 75 lbs) placed 3rd. This weekend wrestlers will be traveling to either Cody or Moorcroft for more competition.
Also, Kayla Likes traveled to Laramie for the Laramie Folkstyle Tournament. Due to low numbers there, she was bumped up 16 pounds to the 130-pound weight bracket. She wrestled tough and brought home a secondplace medal. Good job Renegades! PHOTO: The attached picture is of brothers Dayton (left) and Aftin (right) Matthews with their medals from the Touch of Gold Ironman tournament. Picture is provided by Tammy Taylor.
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Ann Coulter to speak about “Why the Liberals are Wrong about Everything!” Laramie, March 8, 2011On March 31st at 7pm, Ann Coulter will take the stage of the 1,900 seat Arts and Sciences Auditorium on the University of Wyoming campus. The event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. The College Republicans at the University of Wyoming began working with Young America’s Foundation, a conservative youth organization based in Virginia, back in the spring of 2010 following Bill Ayers’ visit to campus.
$10,000 of Ms. Coulter’s honorarium is being paid by an anonymous donor, the remaining portion funded by Young America’s Foundation as part of their Reagan 100 Speaker Series. The College Republicans hope to bring balance to the speaking arena at the University of Wyoming. Ms. Coulter’s appearance marks the first big name conservative to have spoken at UW in years, following a string of big name liberal speakers including Bill Ayers, Bobby
Seale, Angela Davis and more. Ann Coulter is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers and is known for her fiery speech and her pull-nopunches attitude towards liberals. The event is free and individuals are asked to bring with them a non-perishable food item to support local organizations. Doors open at 6pm, no cameras, recording devices or large bags will be allowed. Small purses brought into the auditorium are subject to search.
Nominations Sought For Workplace Safety Awards by Bill McCarthy
CHEYENNE –The Department of Workforce Services’ Occupational Safety and Health Administration is seeking nominations for the 2011 Workplace Safety Awards. Business or government entities with an outstanding safety and health program are encouraged to apply for an award in the fields of general business, construction or oil
Wyoming Gray Wolf Population Grew By 7 Percent In 2010 by Bill McCarthy
CHEYENNE – The federal government’s annual report on gray wolves shows about 7 percent growth in Wyoming. Wyoming’s population increased from 320 to 343 in about 45 packs, that include 27 breeding pairs, according to the report posted on the Internet today. This is the ninth consecutive year that Wyoming has exceeded U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service goals in numbers and distribution.
Yellowstone National Park increased by about 10 percent. The report estimates that there are 230 wolves in about 34 packs with 19 breeding pairs. Those pairs produced 77 pups that survived through December. Another 16 lone wolves were found throughout the western portion of the state. Average pack size was 6.8 wolves per pack and average litter size was 4.1 pups per litter. On average, the Wyoming wolf population has grown about 17 percent each year since 2002.
Wyoming Wolf Recovery 2010 Annual Report is a cooperative effort by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife recorded 59 livestock – 26 cattle and 33 sheep – and one horse as confirmed wolf-kills. Thirteen packs were involved in at least one livestock depredation in 2010.
The report presents information on the status, distribution, and management of wolves in Wyoming, including Yellowstone National Park, between Jan. 1 through Dec. 31.
The agency removed 40 depredating wolves – 13 percent of the population – to reduce livestock losses.
The wolf population outside
The state of Wyoming paid $73,489 to compensate cattle producers and wool growers who lost livestock to wolves
CHEYENNE – Gov. Matt Mead signed legislation today allowing Wyoming businesses to keep a share of the sales taxes they collect.
“While it’s not a great deal of money in most cases, it is a recognition that businesses incur costs in collecting and remitting sales taxes,” said Lynn Birleffi, president of the Wyoming Retail Association.
Winners will be honored with a banner and plaque signed by the governor, during the Sixth Annual Wyoming Safety Awards Conference “Embrace Safety for Life.” That will be April 14 at the Ramkota Hotel in Casper. All employers in Wyoming are welcome to attend the conference and luncheon at no charge, however, pre-reg-
istration is required.
Karl Mecklenburg, formerly of the Denver Broncos, will present a motivational keynote on “Long-term positive change for your safety team.”
Breakout Training Seminars on various safety, health and workers’ compensation topics will also be featured at the conference.
“Now is the time to switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs.”
in 2010. Within Yellowstone, wildlife biologists found at least 97 wolves in 11 packs and six loners. Last year the population was 96 wolves, but breeding pairs increased from 6 to 8 in 2010. Wolves in Yellowstone declined by 60 percent since 2007 mostly because of a smaller elk population, the main food of northern range wolves.
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The Dept. of Revenue keeps 1 percent by law for its administrative costs, she said, “So why not businesses?”
Compact fluorescents draw about one-quarter of the energy of a regular incandescent bulb. They also last seven to 10-times longer. You can save $30 or more in electricity costs over each bulb’s lifetime, so they more than pay for themselves. Plus, you’ll be doing something to reduce your carbon footprint. For more energy and money-saving answers, go to rockymountainpower.net.
The so-called “Vendor’s Allowance” legislation had been unsuccessfully introduced in the Wyoming Legislature several times over 30 years, most recently by nowU.S. Sen. Mike Enzi when he served in the legislature. Business organizations across the state supported the bill sponsored by Cheyenne Republican Rep. Dave Zwonitzer.
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Beginning in January, retail businesses will be able to keep 1 to 1.95 percent before remitting it to the state Department of Revenue.
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#39 - The Glenrock Bird thinks you make a great logo for the 2010/11 school season! Keep up the good work! And that goes for all sports and events participants!
SPORTS & EVENTS GHS, GMS, GRANT
Caves Commits to Sheridan College
GLENROCK—Glenrock High School senior Erica Caves has made a verbal commitment and accepted a scholarship offer to play volleyball for the Sheridan College Generals. A reception at GHS last Monday to honor Caves and announce her decision brought many with high praise for the star volleyballer. Activities Director Julie Kuhlman pointed to the plaque displayed on the table honoring last year’s conference champions and said, “This trophy is a tribute to all our kids, but also to Erica’s leadership qualities.”
Sheridan College Volleyball Coach Jonea Rima could not attend the reception but sent a congratulatory letter, which read in part: “Erica has qualities that have attracted the Sheridan College volleyball program. We believe she will be successful in the classroom and on the court with her excellent work ethic. Erica has a great attitude and we look forward to her contributions in the fall. I know that she will make her family, her friends and her community very proud
first,” she says. “They’ve been to all my games since seventh grade. I want to thank my friends for always being there for me. And I thank my middle school coaches for making volleyball fun. I’m just real excited.” Teammate and fellow senior Becky Downs, who has accepted a scholarship to play volleyball for Northwest Community College in Powell, spoke of her long friendship with Caves and said she anticipates the next stage.
She called Caves a tremendous leader.
“Any time you put your heart and soul into something and you want it, it just proves that if it’s something you really believe in and something you’re willing to put in the extra time for, dreams do come true,” Chandler says. “In our little town, there are a lot of girls who love volleyball, and in our state, there are even more. It’s rare that we find those that actually get the college scholarship, so this really is an honor and it’s something she should be really proud of. I’ve told so many people that throughout the years, Erica’s leadership and her maturity are what set her above other players.”
Herders Over and Out in Regional Tournament WHEATLAND—The Herders boys basketball team who had shown moxie in winning their play-in game with Cheyenne South to get into the 3A East Regional Tournament in Wheatland had nothing left in the tank. Glenrock lost big on Thursday, Mar. 3, to Torrington 28-71, then even bigger the next day to Douglas 20-76 to end the season. The Herders finished a disappointing 5-24 overall and 3-17 in conference games. There were few bright spots for the team at the tourney, with foul troubles and poor shooting plaguing the Herders in both games.
“I’ve always been very impressed with Erica,” Kuhlman says. “I could see not only the skill she has, but the leadership qualities she has. She ran that team on the floor. She has a lot of desire and every year it’s just gotten more and more. She has really helped our kids develop.” The Lady Herders were one win away from winning it all last season, losing to Cody in the state championship game. Caves earned All Conference honors and Coach Tara Chandler and her staff earned Coach of the Year honors.
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“In both of our tournament games, we struggled with fouls,” Coach Justin Kidneigh says. “For the tournament, we had 45 fouls to our opponents’ combined 23.
Glenrock High School senior Erica Caves (left) acknowledges the support of her family at the reception honoring her last Monday when she announced she has accepted a scholarship offer to play volleyball for Sheridan College. Not Pictured GHS Volleyball Coach Tara Chandler, Mom Julie and Dad Cody. - Congrats Erica! of her. We welcome Erica.” Chandler pointed to the school awards lining the reception table, saying, “Her name is forever etched on these, and I hope to see some in those hallways in Sheridan College. I’m very proud of her. Erica, thank you for everything you did for our program and our school.” Caves plans to study optometry in school.
“I am excited to get to play against her,” Downs says Kuhlman described how Caves’ work ethic is not limited to the volleyball court. “She is my aide this year,” Kuhlman says. “I’ll say, ‘Erica, do this,’ and, man, it’s done top notch. She’s a girl with a plan and she’s got a huge future, not just on the volleyball court.”
“I want to thank my parents
This led to Torrington and Douglas going to the line 59 times while making 39. On the other hand, we made it to the line 13 times and made three.” Kidneigh says that changed the tone and tempo of both games. “This was a two-edged sword in that our boys had to tone down their aggressiveness on defense and both Torrington and Douglas made hay at the line,” he says. “Combine this with Torrington shooting 60 percent from the field to our 21 percent, and Douglas shooting 39 percent to our 24 percent, and it was difficult for us to score and to hold down their scoring.” He says there were some bright spots in the tournament and in the season overall.
us was holding Torrington's top three scorers to a combined 33 points where, as a group, they average about 50 points,” he says. “One thing that our boys need to be recognized for is their noquit attitude. All season they have played hard. This was evident in both of our tournament games. Even when things were not going well, they kept playing and trying to make good things happen on the court.”
Kidneigh has praised his team throughout the season for its hard work and positive attitude in the face of adversity. He says that he is proud of the way the boys play with heart. “That is one thing our boys always do,” he says.
“One major highlight for
Lady Herders Lose a Couple of Heartbreakers W H E AT L A N D — C o a c h Tony Lehner sounded ill following his team’s loss to Torrington in the first game of the 3A East Regional Tournament here Thursday, Mar. 3. The Glenrock girls basketball team had put together a solid performance, including playing well in the third quarter, which had been the most troublesome period for the team all season long. After being down by five points at halftime, the Lady Herders outscored Torrington by 10 in the third to take a five-point lead going into the final period. “We lost the lead with three minutes left in the game and ended up losing by six,” Lehner says with more than a hint of exasperation in his voice. “We had a one-point fourth quarter. We just couldn’t get the ball in the basket and we gave up some cheap ones defensively. We got tight, made some mistakes and just gave it up.”
the Lady Herders lost to Torrington on Jan. 28 by just two points, and on Feb. 18 by 10. Lehner was confident that his team could play with the Lady Blazers. And they did, until late in the fourth.
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“We just had a weak moment in the fourth quarter,” Lehner says. The next day, Glenrock was matched up against Rawlins, a team they had beaten twice during the regular season. Lehner felt his team had a good chance to get past Rawlins again. “We match up pretty well with them,” he said before the game. A third win over Rawlins was not in the cards. The Lady Herders lost a hard-fought heartbreaker 45-53 to end their season.
The Lady Herders lost to the Lady Blazers 42-48. Fouls were a problem in the game, with Glenrock going to the line less than half as many times as their opponent. “They shot 40 free throws and we shot 17, so there was a big difference,” Lehner says. “I think we only made about six or seven of those 17, so we didn’t have a very good percentage.” Torrington was the third seed and Glenrock was the sixth. During the regular season,
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COWBOY CORNER
He sure weren’t no rodeo
Unfamous Cowboys cowboy he lived to far in the sticks. But he sure was a hellish bronc stomper… no flash, not fancy, no tricks. He could ride with the best of the stompers peelin’ the hide and the hair; and if he got throwed was a long way home some how it just didn’t seem
TJ Casey is a singer/songwriter, storyteller, composer and entertainer. He was raised up on ranches in Wyoming and Montana and now teaches the "Code of the West" and poetry to students all across America. Check him out at: www.tjcasey.net.
fair. So you stuck to yer mount and you rode him ‘till he wouldn’t buck no more. No such thing as an eight second ride… no mark out, no buckle, no score. ‘Twas a long walk back to the bunkhouse and yer day had just begun; then if you hit wrong and got boogered up heeling just wasn’t no fun. These Cowboys I speak of are real but you’ll never have heard their name;
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Cowboy Poet Columnist TJ Casey
I’m Just Sayin.... Columnist - Susan R. Stoltz
Art Cantin, Hy Whitlock, and John Reynolds aren’t in the Cowboy Hall of Fame. They didn’t ride the rodeo circuit tho they still fulfilled their dreams. They could ride most anything with hair at least, that’s how it seems. So I tip my hat to the old hands tho there’s few that know their name; and when I get up there in heaven... I’ll be in these, Cowboy’s halls of fame.
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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... Earthquake in Japan
Sometimes in light of current events everything else pales in importance. The earthquake in Japan and subsequent tsunami captured the attention of the world as we watched in horror as the ocean claimed the land.
Glued to the television all morning I couldn’t help but wonder how the US has escaped so many natural disasters. We have one of the largest super volcanoes sitting beneath Yellowstone National Park, we have major faults along our west coast, and although the eruption of Mt. St. Helens was disastrous, the aftermath was nothing compared with what Japan must now cope with.
The USA is already on the scene as we have the entire 7th Fleet stationed in Japan we are fortunate and privileged to help that country in its time of need. But then, isn’t that what the United States does throughout the world. This country lends the aid of its military, Red Cross, and millions in dollars each year to countries that suffer such enormous natural disasters that they cannot help themselves.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the country of Japan during this time of great sorrow. The overwhelming job of reconstruction, clean-up and financial hardship will be a tough row to hoe. The loss of life will be emotionally crippling. But the US will be there to help every step of the way.
It’s hard to imagine that seventy years ago these two countries were engaged in a battle that led to the US entry into WW11 and yet here we are, with helping hands, open hearts and good wishes as they work for their recovery. As much as we struggle with the problems at hand today throughout the world and within our own borders politically, financially, and morally, we still have the goodness and mercy to help those in need. This is what makes Americans great. I’m just sayin…..
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POLICE BEAT Friday 3-4-11 Rolling Hills patrol completed. X4 Slide off on I-25, patrol notified. VIN inspection completed. Treater fire on Hardy ranch, emergency units dispatched. Traffic stop, verbal warning for headlamp and trailer lights. Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for headlamp. Saturday 3-5-11 Rolling Hills patrol completed. X4 Traffic stop, written warning issued for speed. X 2 Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for speed. X 4 Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for no brake lights on trailer. Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for improper display of registration. Dead deer reported, message left for Public Works. Traffic stop, plates expired, driver had updated registration. Traffic stop, verbal warning for white light to the rear. Traffic stop, verbal warning for headlamp. Traffic stop, verbal warning for tail lamp. Fire units dispatched to a possible electrical fire. Suspicious vehicle reported. Information logged. Sunday 3-6-11 Citizen complaint, officer's responded. Traffic stop, verbal warning for improper registration and brake light. Traffic stop, verbal warning for speed. X 2 Rolling Hills patrol completed. Found item entered into lost and found. Traffic stop, written warning issued for speed. X 2 Monday 3-7-11 Rolling Hills patrol completed. X4 Found item, entered into lost and found. Officer performed a civil standby. Slide off, Highway patrol notified.
VIN inspection completed. X 2 Dog at large, citation issued. Comm Tech performed notary. X2 Traffic stop,, verbal warning for speed. Domestic dispute, parties separated. Property damage, report taken. Ambulance, negative transport. Tuesday 3-8-11 Rolling Hills patrol completed. X3 Dog at large, transported to pound. Medical, transport one to Casper. E-911 Medical, transport one to Casper. Comm Tech performed notary. Fingerprints taken. Parking complaint. Burglary report taken. Traffic stop, verbal warning for brake light. Harassment report taken. Traffic stop, citation issued for speed. Suspicious circumstances investigated. Wednesday 3-9-11 Traffic stop, verbal warning for brake light. Rolling Hills patrol completed. X3 Range key issued. Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for speed. Traffic stop, written warning for speed. Theft report taken. Suspicious person reported. Thursday 3-10-11 Vacation house watch. Traffic accident. Traffic stop, citation issued for DUS. Medical, negative transport. verbal warning for brake light. Rolling Hills patrol completed. X2 Ambulance request, transport to Douglas. Subject fingerprinted for employment. Officer counseled a juvenile about stealing. Parking complaint, ticket issued for parking in yellow zone.
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A big thank you to all of you that shared your Wii games with us on March 5. It was a fun time; we’ll have to do it again soon. As I look at the calendar I am reminded that March is Women’s History Month. Wyoming has its share of pioneer women who shaped our state. We are all familiar with Ester Morris, who in 1870 became justice of the peace in South Pass City. There’s Nellie Tayloe Ross, who was Wyoming’s first and only governor from 1923-25, but does anyone recall Caroline Lockhart? Her biography by John Clayton tells of a very spirited young lady journalist who came out west in 1901 to discover what the west had in store for her. She became the newspaper publisher in Cody, Wyoming and founded the Stampede Rodeo, which is still in place today. Come read more about Caroline Lockhart and celebrate Women’s History Month. Randall W. Hein Architects are the architects handling the expansions of both libraries in Douglas and Glenrock. This expansion will be a bond issue in the 2012 election. Please stop in each of the libraries to view the print out that we have for the proposed expansions and to have your questions answered. For Read Me A Story: March 12– March 19: The Night Before St. Patrick by Natasha Wing. 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 athttp: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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SENIOR SHENANIGANS Happy Birthday this week to Roy Young, Harriett Rowe, Esther Bergan! 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. Dollar lunch at the Center during March is Friday….every Friday persons 60 years of age and older who eat lunch at the Glenrock Senior Center can enjoy it for $1.00! We are having an All You Can Eat St. Patty’s Day Buffett at the Douglas Senior Center on March 17, 2011 from 5-7PM. The cost is: under 3 free, age 3-10 is $5.00, age 10 and older is $10.00. Buffett items include: Roast Beef, Fried Chicken, Corned Beef, Fish, Bratwurst, Macaroni & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Baby Carrots, Cabbage, Sauerkraut, Tossed Salad, Pasta Salad, Cottage Cheese, Fruit Salad, Dinner Rolls, & Dessert. Purchase a 10 punch meal ticket & save!!! 10 meals for $23.00…that is only $2.30 a meal! March Commodities will be available beginning March 23, 2011. 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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Stoltz Turns Tragedy Into Opportunity Through Writing For Children by Amanda Smith
Susan R. Stoltz is a fine journalist whose by-line has been featured weekly in The Glenrock Bird Newspaper for the past two years. Her articles have been highlighted in many large magazines and widely throughout the Internet. What you may not know about her is that besides being sister to film actor/director Eric Stoltz, she’s also an author and public speaker. Recently however her author career took an unexpected turn based on an unfortunate event. “My Jack Russell Terrier was overdosed by a pharmacist a year ago,” Susan explained. “He put the incorrect dosage of pills in the prescription. Sharkey received 10X the amount prescribed by her vet. We nearly lost her that night and she suffered significant liver damage. It’s taken her a year to bring her test results back within the normal range.” Susan battled with the grocery store chain that owned the pharmacy as well as the pharmacist himself. The attitude of the pharmacist was one of indifference. In fact when confronted with his mistake he quipped, “The
dog is alive today so it hardly matters.” It became apparent that fighting corporate America as well as insurance companies wasn’t going anywhere, es-
pecially when the laws in our country state that companion animals are considered chattel and as such they are devoid of compensation for any pain and suffering. So Susan decided that she needed to turn the negative energy engulfing her life into something positive. How could she take Sharkey’s suffering and turn it into something beneficial to others? Well, her solution was two-fold. She has written a series of children’s books and is donating a percentage of the profits to well selected animal help groups. By doing so she is able to reach out to children and help animals in need. “Children are so open to communication from animals,” Susan explained. “It’s a perfect opportunity to approach subject matter important to our youth and at the same time raise awareness about our animals and their plight in the world today.” The Adventures Of Sharkey The Dogis a series of books written for children ages 3-6. Susan felt it important to approach subjects that influence our youth and life lessons needing an honest and serious approach. What better way to do it than through the simple and trustworthy faces
Author and Journalist Susan R. Stoltz
Kittyhead.” “This is a book about two very different animals having to learn to share the same space. Diversity is a touchy subject these days,” Susan explains. “To have two very common species of animals take children through the process of surprise, anger, sadness and ultimate understanding is a delightful way to approach a difficult topic. I felt it important to validate feelings of anger, as well as find a solution where everybody wins, and nobody has to give up what is important to him or her. The animals explain it simply and beautifully.” The next book in the series is “Sharkey Helps ChooChoo” and deals with the very prevalent issue of bullying today. ChooChoo gets her ball taken by a bigger dog at the dog park and the two friends have to find a solution to the problem by getting help from the trusted adults in their lives. It’s truly a significant subject matter. Bullying starts at a very early age. This book helps children deal with their feelings of helplessness, anger, hurt and abandonment in a positive and active way. The photographs in the next three Sharkey books are taken by a wonderful animal photographer, Suzanne Sylvester. Suzanne is also a former Wyoming resident! The photos are absolutely outstanding and these two women team their talents together to produce something truly remarkable. I asked Susan what she thought of the direction her life experience has taken her career.
of our beloved pets? Each of the books in the series is filled with actual photos of the animals telling the story. Susan took all the photos for the first book of the series “Sharkey Meets
“Be careful what you wish for,” she laughed. “You may just get it in spades. Since making the decision to give back to other animals I’ve rescued a Jack Russell from a Missouri puppy mill, gotten involved in raising funds
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to feed a pack of abandoned dogs in Arizona and am working closely with Arizona JR Rescue to help with funding for their future projects. The ‘power if intention’ is a compelling force.” Susan and Sharkey have been featured on major radio networks throughout the country including NYC, Boston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Minnesota, Tennessee and Tampa, Fl to name a few. “Sharkey’s getting very good at signing her pawtograph,” Susan said shaking her head. “This dog has a way with children and the elderly, and is a great ambassador for getting out important messages to our youth. She’s truly an exceptional dog and I learn from her each day as I watch her interact with people. What a lovely lesson to all of us that you can overcome the worst of tragedies and still have room in your heart to forgive, go forward and give back.”
order it as they are distributed by Ingram and Baker & Taylor. “These are wonderful books that teach important life lessons!” ~ Marie Hulett ~ Twotime Emmy Award Winning Documentary Producer, journalist and radio personality. "Every child, school and library should have these books. Their message is timeless, the delivery beautiful!" ~ Ginger Leilani Chapin ~ Host of Conscious Lifestyles Radio Show
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You can purchase Sharkey’s books from Amazon. com and Barnes & Noble. If you’d like to purchase a pawtographed copy or to know more about what Susan and Sharkey are doing visit Sharkey’s website at www. sharkeypup.com. If you don’t find her books in your local bookstore or library you may ask them to
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