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Deer Creek RV Begins Expansion Mountain Lion Sighting in Rolling Hills
GLENROCK COMMUNITY - Pages 2-3 Glenrock PD Set to TAKE DRUGS BACK
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Volume #4: Issue 10
MOUNTAIN LION SIGHTINGS IN ROLLING HILLS
Glenrock Wyoming’s Sunday Morning Hometown Local News Newspaper
DEER CREEK RV PARK STARTS EXPANSION
Your heart might be in the right place when you decide to feed the local deer population, but in doing so you actually put them in harms way. First, predators like mountain lions are attracted to large groups of prey animals. When you feed the deer they tend to congregate together. This, in turn, also endangers domestic animals like cattle, horses and sheep. Family pets are also at risk if left outside during the night.
Structure Fire A Total Loss Fire Ban Rules Drug Bust - But Grandma’s In The Bag Hay Producers Compete for Champion Titles Senior Shenanigans Lunches
This month, two mountain lions have been spotted by many separate individuals in the Rolling Hills area, up by The Dunes and further out by the road.
“This time of year the yearlings will be kicked out and they are wandering around looking for a place to go. One of the problems we have is with people feeding deer in town. The deer become more concentrated in an area and this makes easy prey for the Mountain Lions, since their main diet is deer,” says Gary Boyd, Game Warden in Glenrock.
CONVERSE & BEYOND - Pages 4-5 Sports Re-Cap
by Susan R. Stoltz
Mountain lions tend to live in remote, primitive country. They’re most commonly found in areas with plentiful deer and adequate cover. Such conditions exist in mountain subdivisions, urban fringes, and open spaces. Consequently, the number of mountain lion/human interactions has increased.
Gas N’ Go Gets Upgrade Pinkerton’s Western Collection Upgrades! Tillard Fire Sharon Davies “Produce”s
I’m Just Sayin’ OH MYLANTA - AND MORE!
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John Striner, a sign maker from south Dakota shows off his hand painted Deer Creek Village RV sign. Photo © Amanda Smith By Amber Quillinan
After several town meetings last year and this year, Glenrock's Deer Creek RV Park is finally beginning their expansion of spaces in the park. Park Manager Duane McEntee, with the help of Engineer Jerry Popp and Surveyor Artie Schubert, will be replacing the sewer, water lines and electrical lines as the beginning stage in the project, to accommodate the new spaces. Although ground work on the park will not start until next spring, they will be digging up the old sewer, water and electrical lines this fall. 28 lots/ spaces will be added to the park, which currently contains 32 lots/spaces. The existing 32 lots are included in the makeover, bringing the total number
of spaces to 60. A much needed accommodation for the many workers that come in and out of Glenrock every year. There will be a total of five rows when the expansion project is completed. Two rows on the west side along the Duane McEntee - Deer Creek RV Park Deer Creek will be Manager. Photo © Amanda Smith created first, with 14 spaces created in row one and 12 created in new utilities, Mr. McEntee will row two. Later in the project, be cleaning up the walkways Rocky Mountain Power will run to the river to make them more a "loop" for electricity through accessible and attractive. "Peothe park which will supply each ple like to see the deer and the of the 60 sites with 50 amps of geese". power. Along with the extra spaces and
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FIRE ON TILLARD RANCH By Amber Quillinan
A fire was reported Friday evening at the Tillard Ranch off Highway 95 in Rolling Hills. A lightning strike started a grass fire on the Cattle/Sheep Ranch, but was quickly doused by owner Casey Tillard with the help of a nearby neighbor.
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GLENROCK PD TO HOST PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK PROGRAM The Glenrock Police Department in partnership with several state, local and federal agencies are taking part in a National Prescription Drug Take Back.
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Any unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs will be accepted. This service is free and anonymous with no questions asked. The members of the Glenrock Police Department believe this to be a very worthy cause to our community.
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Scarred land behind the Boner Ranch outside Glenrock shows just a portion of the 3000 acres that burned last Thursday and Friday August 25th and 26th. Photo © Amanda Smith
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The fire was "pretty much" contained when the Fire Department arrived. No structures or animals were in danger of the fire, Tillard remarked, "It was pretty boring".
"We have a spray unit on the back of a truck and we used that to spray the fire. Our neighbor
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across the road, Levi Single, and some other boys came over with shovels and helped put it out", stated Tillard.
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NEW PUMPS FOR GLENROCK GAS N’ GO and can now “scan” purchases. Many other things have been done to revive the store such as replacing cooler fans and updating the flooring and countertops.
Kindergarten 07 3Registration! Kindergarten Registration will be held March 30, 2010 at 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Grant. All 4 and 5 year-olds, whose birthday falls on or before September 15th are invited to attend. Registration consists of (1) an informational Parent Orientation, (2) Completing and/or turning in required paperwork, and (3) The child’s visit to the classrooms. Parents need to bring current immunization records and an official and original birth certificate. All documents will be returned at the end of the evening. This is a wonderful introduction for your child and we look forward to meeting you and showing you around our exciting classroom!
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Registration packets are available now at the Grant Elementary office, and will also be available on the night of registration. Please return completed paperwork at Registration. All students who are registered by April 1st will be entered in a drawing for free backpacks loaded with school supplies! For more information, please call 436-2774.
Three new pumps at Glenrock Gas N’ Go spruce up the already nicely remodeled store. - Photo © Amanda Smith by Amber Quillinan
Glenrock Gas n’ Go (formerly JJ’s) has been “modernizing” their store since it re-opened this year on March 1st. With the new name, Glenrock Gas n’ Go also has a new look. Newer, more attractive gas pumps have been installed this past week, replacing the outdat-
ed pumps that were no longer working properly. Of the three new pumps one features a credit/debit card reader, allowing customers to get Unleaded gas or Diesel fuel 24 hours a day. Inside, the store has updated their cashier station with an allin-one register that controls the gas pumps, has a card reader
Another addition to Gas n' Go is the business Quick Money and Glenrock Pac & Ship (both are run by Terri Saul) is now in the same building, offering a wide range of services including, Post Dated Check Cashing, Money Orders, Fax, Copies and more. Owners of Glenrock Gas n' Go, Robert and Jeanine made this statement, "Thanks to all of our customers for their patience and support while we rebuild, without them this store would not be possible." So stop in and check out what’s new at Gas n’ Go!
PINKERTON’S WESTERN COLLECTION HAS MOVED! By Amber Quillinan
Pinkerton’s Western Collection, formerly in the old Shooting Stars Building 214 S. 5th, has moved to 204 S. 4th taking a bright new spot in the Commerce Building. Featuring the same great selection of merchandise including, Wranglers, Justin Boots and “Herder Fan Accessories” in a new location. There's a colorful collection of purses and jewlery and new items coming in. When asked why they had moved, Shannon Pinkerton responded, "With
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the sale of the Shooting Stars building, (previously owned by Amanda Smith) we weren't sure if we'd be able to stay there anyway (with the new owners)". Doug Mosier of Glenrock Blue, purchased the building from Smith last week. The new location is open Tuesday - Friday 10 AM 6 PM and Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM. Friendly people, awesome merchandise and Herder Pride, you should really see for yourself.
Michael “Wayne” George
Beloved Glenrockian, Friend, Father, Husband, Son.... We will miss you Mike.
Michael Wayne George, born November 23, 1951 passed away on Thursday evening September 2nd, 2010.
Services will be held on Saturday, September 11th, 2010 @ 2pm, at The Bixby Ranch just outside of Glenrock.
The Great Round-up When I think of the last great round-up, On the eve of eternity's dawn, I think of the past of the cowboys Who have been with us here and are gone. And I wonder if any will greet me On the sands of the evergreen shore With a hearty, "God bless you, old fellow," That I've met with so often before. Yet I trust, in the last great round-up, When the rider shall cut the big herd, That the cowboys shall be represented In the earmark and brand of the Lord; To be shipped to the bright mystic regions Over there in green pastures to lie, And led by the crystal still waters, In that home of the sweet by and by. -Anonymous
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We’ve Moved! 204 s 4th in The Commerce Block
GLENROCK BOOSTER CLUB OFFERS CLASSES If you are a parent, relative or a community member who wants to become more involved with our schools, but aren’t sure how to do that, the Glenrock Booster Club is offering a technical lighting and sound workshop to
help you get involved. It will be held in the Glenrock Middle School Auditorium on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 from 6 pm - 8 pm. Come be trained for what is involved behind the scenes of our local fine arts per-
formances. There is no charge to attend. If you would like more information please call Margaret Farley at 436-5745.
MOUNTAIN LION CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Second, groups of deer are more likely to spread disease like Chronic Wasting Disease. “We have a big problem with the spread of this disease, and the more concentrated the deer are the more likely they will transmit this disease to one another. I have been picking up a lot of deer in Rolling Hills that have been dying of Chronic Wasting Disease,” said Boyd. Third, deer that are used to human contact are often hit by traffic on the roads. This can lead to injury and death of humans as well as the deer. And lastly, microorganisms in a deer’s rumen digestive system adjust to the changing seasons and available grass. By feeding
grains and other easily digested foods you risk the deer coming down with scours and diarrhea. People rarely get to see mountain lions, as they prefer to avoid human contact. Lion attacks on people are rare, with fewer than a dozen fatalities in North America in more than 100 years. Here are some suggestions should you encounter a mountain lion. · Do not approach a lion, especially one that is feeding or with kittens. Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. Give them a way to escape.
· Stop or back away slowly, if you can do it safely. Running may stimulate a lion's instinct to chase and attack. Face the lion and stand upright. · Do all you can to appear larger. Raise your arms. Open your jacket if you're wearing one. If you have small children with you, protect them by picking them up so they won't panic and run. We can live with these incredibly efficient and beautiful predators if we respect mountain lions and their habitat and do our best not to attract them into our space.
· Stay calm when you come upon a lion. Talk calmly yet firmly to it. Move slowly.
County Commissioners Issue Fire Ban The increase in fires and the dry weather that we experienced at the end of the summer have led the Converse County Commissioners to issue a fire ban. The ban was instituted August 27th, and covers all of Converse County. No County resident is to start outdoor and open fires. Also, the discharging of fireworks has been prohibited. Certain exceptions to the ban are as follows: *Gas and charcoal grills within enclosed grill *Using acetylene cutting torches and electric arc welders in ar-
eas of a ten feet cleared radius *Branding activities in areas of a ten feet cleared radius
*Trash fires or refuse fires only between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Such fires must be in containers and attended. They also need to be in areas of a ten feet cleared radius.
*Written permission from the County Fire Warden may be obtained for controlled burns for range improvement.
Violators of the ban will be charged with a misdemeanor and may be fined up to $100 and/or 30 days jail time.
TURNS OUT, IT’S GRANDMA IN THE BAG
Farson – Troopers may get into some dangerous, hazardous, suspicious and/or even bizarre situations. On Wednesday Troopers got into one of the bizarre. Two male individuals from Worland, the driver and his passenger, were arrested during a traffic stop just east of Farson on WYO 28 shortly fter 7:00 a.m. The two subjects were found to be in possession of trace amounts of marijuana, syringes with residue, drug paraphernalia and multiple pieces of unknown prescription medications. In addition to the known substances there was a small zip lock baggie that had been placed inside a Crown Royal bag that the Troopers located in the center console of the vehicle. Inside the baggie was a powdery substance that the Troopers were suspicious of but
not exactly sure what it was. It was thought that the powdery substance might be either poor quality cocaine or methamphetamine.
After scrutinizing the powdery substance, questioning the two vehicle occupants and checking with the vehicle owner it turned out that the small baggie contained the cremated ashes of the vehicle owner’s grandmother. The vehicle owner, who was not present at the time, confirmed that she was very close to her grandmother and that she always keeps her nearby in the console.
The driver and passenger have been charged with misdemeanor possession of a schedule II prescription drug of OxyContin. Troopers returned Grandma to the console in her Crown Royal bag.
ENGAGED TO BE HITCHED! IT’S TWUE! IT’S TWUE! Sharon Davies has spent the summer growing a garden of fresh veggies like corn, squash, and cucumbers. Check out her Farmers Market goods in the Glenrock Town Park on Tuesday evenings from 5 - 7 before the season comes to an end. - Photo and caption - Amanda Miller
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John Wesley Flynn and Jaclyn Fonda Hunt are engaged to marry July 9, 2011 at St James' Catholic Church in Douglas, WY. Jaclyn is the daughter of Lyle and Bonnie Hunt of Glenrock and a 2009 graduate of Glenrock High School. She is currently attending Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD. John is the son of Don and Paula Flynn of Glenrock and a 2007 graduate of Glenrock High School. He is currently attending Casper College in Casper, WY. The couple plans to make their home in Spearfish, SD while they finish their higher education.
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Health, Wealth, Body and Soul Break Through The Top Weight Loss Myths of 2010
(ARA) - It's not too late to resolve to live a healthier lifestyle in 2010. The road to sustainable weight loss can begin when you get rid of weight loss myths that might be standing in your way. For all the good information out there on how to improve your health, there are a lot of weight loss myths that continue to circulate. Weight Watchers, the world's leading provider of weight management services, debunks some of the most common and controversial weight loss myths, and provides some timely tips to help you make healthy changes in 2010: Myth: Eliminating food groups will help you lose weight By eliminating certain types of foods, like bread, you may experience an initial weight loss simply because you're no longer eating the additional calories from that type of food. But in the long run,
Dr. Capron, Podiatrist, To Provide Free Foot Screenings at Oregon Trail Rural Health Clinic, September 20, 2010
Dr. Craig S. Capron, Podiatrist
This consultation is an opportunity for you to speak with the doctor about your foot concerns and find out if further treatment is needed. Call Oregon Trail Rural Health Clinic at 307-4368838 to set up an appointment for your free foot screening with Dr. Capron.
Open Access Clinic Schedule Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9 a.m. - Noon* and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.** *Must be at clinic and checked in by 11:30 a.m. **All patients who are at clinic and checked in by 5:00 p.m. will be seen on that day.
Visiting Specialist Calendar: Dr. Roussell - Opthamologist Mondays, September 13th and 20th Dr. Wicks and Dr. Skaff - Cardiologists Friday - September 24th
you start to miss the prohibited food - no bread means no sandwiches, after all. In the end, it becomes too hard to resist and you generally overcompensate by eating more bread than you normally would. Tip: Incorporate all food groups into your diet. Visualize your plate in three sections - half filled with fruits and vegetables, one quarter with whole grains and the last quarter with lean meat or protein. Myth: You have to eliminate sugar and fat, not to mention foods you love, in order to lose weight.
Everyone knows that a diet high in fat and sugar will pack on the pounds. This myth carries that concept to the extreme, with an all-or-nothing philosophy that assumes you can't achieve the self control required to eat certain things in moderation. Tip: Self-deprivation is a sure
fire recipe for failure. Depriving yourself entirely of foods you love will likely make you resent the restrictions and return to old (poor) eating habits. Instead of giving up things like pizza or ice cream, plan your indulgences. On the day you want to enjoy pizza for dinner, have a lighter lunch or increase your exercise to compensate for the extra calories. Consider writing down what you eat so that it's easier to track and plan ahead for treats.
Myth: Fresh produce is always healthier than frozen or canned
With so much emphasis on fresh, local ingredients, this is a myth that's easy to believe. Fresh fruits and vegetables are full of important nutrients, but some vitamins may be lost in handling or transportation, and while they're sitting in your grocery store's produce aisle for days at a stretch.
Tip: Frozen or canned veggies are packed at the peak of their freshness, which helps preserve their nutrients. Canned or frozen fruits and vegetables can be just as healthful as fresh - as long as you make sure they don't have added sugar or sodium. Increasing your veggie and fruit intake can help you succeed at losing weight, thanks to their higher fiber content and lower calorie count.
MHCC Welcomes Dr. Brian S. Retherford, OB/GYN, to Douglas Dr. Brian S. Retherford, OB/ GYN, comes to Memorial Hospital of Converse County from Grass Valley, California. Dr. Retherford attended Michigan State University and completed his residency at David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base in California. He is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He and his wife, Jacqueline, have two children, Sarah, 12, and Rachel, 9. Dr. Retherford is excited to get back to a small town as he grew up in a town about our size in Michigan. He and his family enjoy year round outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and snowmobiling. His children are particularly interested in anything to do with horses. Dr. Retherford decided on Memorial Hospital of Converse County for our “first class hospital. The quality of technology at Memorial Hospital of Converse County far exceeds
Myth: You can't eat out when you are trying to lose weight.
Restaurant portions in America are notoriously over the top, and many dishes are high in fat, calories, sugar or sodium. Even salads, which might seem healthy, can be loaded with calories at a restaurant, thanks to add-ins like bacon bits, cheese and high-calorie dressings.
Dr. Brian S. Retherford, OB/GYN many other I have worked in. I am particularly impressed by the labor and delivery suites and operating rooms.” Dr. Retherford went on to say that, “I have owned my own practice now for seven years and am looking forward to concentrating on the medical side of being a doctor while leaving the business side to others. Patient care is my focus and Douglas will be a great place for my family and me to settle.” To schedule an appointment with Dr. Retherford, call 3587373.
We want to know if you are having problems scheduling an appointment with our healthcare providers. We are committed to your healthcare. If, for any reason, you are not able to schedule and appointment with your MHCC healthcare provider, please call 358-1444 and tell us your experience.
Tip: You can eat out and still chose foods that won't derail your weight loss efforts. Take note of how items are prepared - a good rule of thumb is to select dishes that are grilled, sauteed or broiled versus fried or stuffed.
Also, don't be afraid to request sauces and dressings on the side as this may help reduce your fat and calorie consumption. Many restaurants also now offer lighter options that feature the calorie and fat content. One way to avoid overeating is to request a to-go bag at the beginning of the meal versus the end to keep portion sizes in check.
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Douglas Sports Weekly Re-Cap by Kelly Pexton
The first week of school proved to be busy for Douglas sports teams. The high school varsity volleyball team started out the season in high fashion. The Lady Cats hosted the Douglas Invite volleyball tournament on August 27. The Lady Cats finished the day undefeated, taking home the tournament championship. The JV Lady Cats also fared well at the tournament, winning five of six games. The Golf team walked away with third place at the Douglas Golf Invite August 23-24. Caden Rosin led the Douglas golfers with a two-day 155 total to finish in 6thplace. On August 26-27 the team traveled to the Torrington Golf Invite, where they finished on top. Top Douglas golfer Chandler Andreen finished 2ndwith a two-day total of 159. Two Lady Cat golfers played in both tournaments as well. Hali Henwood shot a 192 for seventh place, and Molly Kreycik shot a 203 for 12th. The Swim team started its’ year at the Buffalo Pentathalon August 27. No team scores were kept, but two Lady Cats qualified for State. Naomi Harris-Holden qualified in four events, and Celina Leman in one. Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams traveled to the Casper Invite to start their season. Only seven runners between the two squads had enough practices to compete. Matt Curley posted the best time on the Douglas boys side with a 20:33.86. Carolyn Smylie earned the Douglas girls’ best time at 25:28.30. The JV Football team started its’ season in Riverton on August 30 with a 36-0 win.
By Amber Quillinan The Douglas Fire Department responded to a structure fire Saturday, August 27th. The Strock residence, on Cherokee Trail, was a “total loss” according to the Converse County Sheriff’s Office. Luckily, the dwelling had been unoccupied for some time and only used for storage of the old houselhold items that were moved into the home last year. The Strock family is no stranger to fire, having lost their previous house and everything in it to a fire just last year. The family has been rebuilding since then and living in a mobile home on the property.
During a phone interview with Tomi Strock, she mentioned that they had been in the house (now used for storage) going through things a few weeks ago. She had come across some memorable baby items and items that had belonged to her daughter, Dena Strock, who passed away 11 years ago. Unfortunately, those items were lost in the fire that consumed the unoccupied residence on Saturday. "I can't believe I found it (her deceased daughter's memorabilia) and it's gone again", Tomi remarked. The fire took nearly six hours and 16,000 gallons of water to put out, though it did not get hot enough to shatter the windows in the nearby trailer house.
Feds Warn Residents Near Wyoming Gas Drilling Sites Not to Drink Their Water by Abrahm Lustgarten
The federal government is warning residents in a small Wyoming town with extensive natural gas development not to drink their water, and to use fans and ventilation when showering or washing clothes in order to avoid the risk of an explosion. The announcement accompanied results from a second round of testing and analysis in the town of Pavillion by Superfund investigators for the Environmental Protection Agency. Researchers found benzene, metals, naphthalene, phenols and methane in wells and in groundwater. They also confirmed the presence of other compounds that they had tentatively identified last summer and that may be linked to drilling activities. "Last week it became clear to us that the information that we had gathered" "was going to potentially result in a hazard -- result in a recommendation to some of you that you not continue to drink your water," Martin Hestmark, deputy assistant regional administrator for ecosystems protection and remediation with the EPA in Denver, told a crowd of about 100 gathered at a community center in Pavillion Tuesday night. "We understand the gravity of that." Representatives of the EPA and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, which made the health recommendation, said they had not determined the cause of the contamination and said it was too early to tell whether gas drilling was to blame. In addition to contaminants related to oil and gas, the agency detected pesticides in some wells, and significant levels of nitrates in one sample -- signs that agricultural pollution could be partly to blame. The EPA's final report on Pavillion's water is expected early next year.
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ProPublica first drew attention to Pavillion's water [1] in late 2008, and reported extensively [2] on the EPA's ongoing investigation there last August. EnCana, the oil and gas company that owns most of the wells near Pavillion, has agreed to contribute to the cost of supplying residents with drinking water, even though the company has not accepted responsibility for the contamination.
EnCana spokesman Doug Hock told ProPublica in an email that the petroleum hydrocarbon compounds the EPA found "covers an extremely wide spectrum of chemicals, many of which aren't associated with oil and gas." "ATSDR's suggestion to landowners was based upon high levels of inorganics -- sodium and sulfate that are naturally occurring in the area," he said. EPA scientists began investigating Pavillion's water in 2008 after residents complained about foul smells, illness and discolored water, and after state agencies declined to investigate. Last August the EPA found contaminants in a quarter of samples taken during the first stage of its investigation, and the agency announced it would continue with another round of samples -- the set being disclosed now. In the meeting Tuesday, the agency shared results from tests of 23 wells, 19 of which supply drinking water to residents. It found low levels of hydrocarbon compounds -various substances that make up oil -- in 89 percent of the drinking water wells it tested. Methane gas was detected in seven of the wells and was determined to have come from the gas reservoir being tapped for energy. Eleven of the wells contained low levels of the compound 2-butoxyethanol phosphate -- a compound associated with drilling processes but that is also used as a fire retardant and a plasticizer. The scientists also found extremely high levels of benzene, a carcinogen, and other compounds in groundwater samples taken near old drilling disposal pits. Some of the samples were taken less than 200 yards from drinking water sources and scientists expressed concerns that the contaminated water was connected to drinking water wells by an underground aquifer. "The groundwater associated with some inactive oil and gas production pits" "is in fact highly contaminated," Ayn Schmit, a scientist with the EPA's ecosystems protection program, told residents. But she also cautioned that the EPA has not determined the cause of the contamination and is continuing its investigation.
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Hay producers from around the state competed at the Wyoming State Fair recently for winning titles on their premium hay. Producers competed in the Open Hay Show, sponsored by the Wyoming Business Council Agribusiness Division, in four forage divisions: alfalfa, mixed hay, grass hay and alfalfa hay cubes. Final placement in each class was determined by using forage analysis results examined by Wards Laboratory in Kearney, Neb., as well as the physical appearance of each sample. The four most important values in the chemical analysis are: Relative Feed Value (RFV) score, Crude Protein, Total Digestible Nutrient (TDN ) percentage and Relative Feed Quality score. The physical qualities of a forage sample must contain a bright green color, soft stems and leaves, excellent leaf retention in the sample and be obviously free of any mold, weeds and any other foreign objects. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion titles by division went to: ·
Alfalfa
o Grand Champion - Dave Hinman, Hard Rock Farms, Wheatland
Photo courtesy Wyoming Business Council o Grand Champion - Dave Hinman, Hard Rock Farms, Wheatland o Reserve Champion – Haley Stauffer, Deaver ·
Grass Hay
o Grand Champion - Dave Hinman, Hard Rock Farms, Wheatland o Reserve Champion – Gordon Pries, Emblem ·
Alfalfa Cubes
o Grand Champion – Shirley Woodward, Riverton o Reserve Champion – Steve Woodward, Riverton
o Reserve Champion – Mark Bappe, Riverton
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Hinman also won the Overall Champion Forage entry for his 801-1 class alfalfa. Addition-
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ally, Hard Rock Farm entries captured the Premier Exhibitor Award, which recognizes the exhibitor that has the most entries placing the highest among all four divisions.
The Business Council will forward Hinman’s and Bappe’s entries on to the World’s Forage Analysis Superbowl at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., Sept. 27-Oct. 2. Other Wyoming producers with exhibits at the Dairy Expo include Hinman’s daughter, Kelly of Wheatland; Ervin Gara of Torrington; Lori Hetzel of Powell; and Mike Neves of Burlington.
Wyoming producers have won or placed extremely high in the World Dairy Expo for the last five years.
COME RUN WITH YOUR POOCH by Kelly Pexton
The Laramie Peak Humane Society will be holding its’ annual Dog Gone Race in Douglas on September 11. The race is a 5K walk/run. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Wyoming National Guard Armory. The cost is $15. All proceeds benefit the LPHS located in Douglas. Each participant will receive a t-shirt and water bottle. The race will begin at 8 a.m. at the Armory.
Every participant is welcome to bring their own canine friend, or there is the option of participating with one of the wonderful dogs from the shelter. All participants must be over 18 unless accompanied by an adult. All participating dogs must have current ID and vaccinations, and be on a leash at all times. Dogs need to be kept under control by their owners. It is also requested that participants clean up after their dogs. At the conclusion of the run,
there will be a drawing for all participants with the chance to win one of many prizes.
Numerous businesses and community members have volunteered to donate prizes. Included are Memorial Hospital of Converse County, Douglas Feed, North Platte Physical Therapy, Drs. Kate and Mark Murphy, and Carolyn and Foster Green.
If you would like to receive more information about the run, contact Tom Holt at 359-8433, or Carolyn Green at 358-2874 (H) 351-0897 (C).
DOUGLAS FARMER’S MARKET CONTINUES THROUGH END OF SEPT by Kelly Pexton
Home-grown produce, baked goods, crafts, and even honey are just some of the treats that can be found at the Farmers’ Market in Douglas. Approximately thirteen vendors participate in the weekly market that is held at Jackalope Square on the corner of 3rdSt. and Center. The Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. It will continue through September, with the last day being October 2nd. All are encouraged to attend the weekly event, with something to be found for everyone. If you have any questions concerning the Farmers’ Market, please contact Market Manager Stacey Ricker at 358-3108.
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COWBOY CORNER Cowboy Poet Columnist TJ Casey
Common Sense
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.
Yer mind is lost I know for sure; you haven’t got a brain. I know it’s gone, it’s plain and pure; you’ve truly gone insane.
There’s just no way, you can’t be right; you lost it right at birth. Oh, yes siree, you are so bright; your spot shines here on earth.
You think yer smart from schoolin’ stuff; but, it’s surely plain to see. That you need more smarts, you’ve not enough; common sense, will set
Whether president or bum in a box; you have to use yer mind. With common sense; yer sly as a fox and boy is that hard to find. To be real smart and use yer head; would surely be immense. But nothing’s done right; ‘less you think instead and use some common sense.
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THE NIGHT HAWK I’m Just Sayin.... Columnist - Susan R. Stoltz Susan is owner/editor of Women Out West Magazine, featured speaker at writers conferences nationwide including Women Writing the West, Ozark Creative Writers and Writing the Rockies. As a freelance writer Susan has been featured in Open Range Magazine, Cactus Creek Daily and on the website of the National Association of Baby Boomers. Photo © Amanda Smith
I’m Just Sayin... Sharkey’s Story - How Can One Little Dog Make A Difference
Where do I begin? Many of you know the agony that Sharkey has been through in the past many months after being overdosed 10x the proper amount by a careless pharmacist. She has struggled valiantly and her liver enzymes are beginning to return to normal. She still itches constantly, but I manage that as best I can without drugs of any kind. It’s a daily battle for her. Again, as most of you know I was approached by several entities to forward the cause for how courts view and govern cases concerning companion pets and compensation for the pain and suffering they endure due to mistakes and/or mistreatment. In Sharkey’s case it was both, the pharmacist made a mistake and he furthered the suffering by his lack of caring and the disregard for the pain, suffering and distress he caused. That pharmacist continues to practice, has a very large pharmacy staffing business that covers five states and has not, to my knowledge, despite having reported him to his own governing board, received any sort of disciplinarian action. Nor has he apologized. According to our laws, companion animals are considered possessions rather than beings, and therefore incapable of pain and suffering. The people who oppose this change in legislation are those who do not want
the financial responsibility to carry insurance to cover cases involving companion animals. Big business being what it is, you can imagine all the different entities that make billions of dollars selling pet owners products; food, vet care, transportation, etc. These are the big hitters behind the resistance to changing the laws. They are a force to contend with. It was implied that my support of this change in our laws would, perhaps, make it difficult to find vet care for my animals. With a very sick animal in a rural area I had to take that into consideration when I made the decision not to publicly take up the cause.
The grocery store and the pharmacist mandated that I sign a non-disclosure clause and they would pay Sharkey’s vet bills. They also made it clear they would NOT pay the thousands of dollars in attorney’s fees it took to get that compensation from their insurance company. I opted to pay the fees on my own so that I can speak freely about their lack of compassion and responsibility. They both cowardly hide behind the insurance attorneys, afraid and unwilling to do what is right for Sharkey. Unfortunately, doing what is right means what is right for shareholders and the bottom line. It’s a sad but true state of affairs. I’m just sayin……..
Next week: Sharkey’s story continues…….
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POLICE BEAT What you may not know is that the Glenrock Police Department provides the following services: Vacation Home Watch and a Lost and Found. If you plan on going on vacation for a day, weekend, or for an entire season, there is a form that you can fill out with Dispatch. This gives the officers a heads-up that they may be stumbling upon a burglary since your home should be unoccupied. The form provides contact information to the police department if they need to get in touch with you should something happen to your property while you are away. The Lost and Found currently is a conglomerate of a veritable smorgasbord of items turned in; keys, clothes, wallets, toys, various sports equipment, jewelry. If you have lost something, anything, call Dispatch on their non-emergency number, (307) 436-2777. Glenrock Police Chief Tom Sweet advised, "We try to do our best to contact possible owners, say to wallets, but a lot of times the owners have moved on and are not aware that their billfold, purse, etc., has actually been turned in to our department." Items unclaimed after six months are donated or destroyed. " We keep these items for approximately six months before something is done with them. If the item can be utilized, like basketballs or other sports equipment, then we will donate them. If it is unclaimed clothing, then they are destroyed." Stated Chief Sweet. Saturday, 08.28.10 - Rolling Hills patrol completed X 2 - Medical. Casper
One transported to
- Alarm. Proved to be false - Smoke odor eported. CCSO checked the area UTL any fires - Traffic stop. 16 year old juvenile received a citation for improper registration - Comm tech performed notary - Range key issued - Background check
- Dog at large. ACO was UTL - Extra patrol requested - Lost property. Item entered into the lost and found - Dog at large. ACO took the dog home and spoke with the owner - Stolen property report taken - Vin inspection complete X 2 - Rolling Hills patrol completed X 3 - Loose cows. Owner notified - Range key issued - Commtech performed notary - Office runlocked a vehicle door - Dog at large was transported to the pound - Concerned citizen. Message left for ACO Wednesday, 09.01.10 - Welfare check. Everything was okay - Citizen assist. Officer responded X 2 - Comm tech performed a notary X 3 - Range key issued X 2 - Rolling Hills patrol completed X 2 - Traffic stop. 19 year old Christopher Sell received a written warning for speed - Traffic stop. Verbal warning issued for speed - Fingerprints taken - Concerned citizen. Transport one to Casper - Informatin logged - Dog at large reported
- Dogs at large. Message left for ACO
- Medical. Negative transport
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- Oaa. Officer complied
- Rolling Hills patrol completed X 3 - Range key issued - Lost property reported. Entered into lost and found
- Theft reported: unknown subject utilized a $20.00 gift card to pay for $25.00 worth of gas. The balance still remains unpaid.
GLENROCK LIBRARY NEWS Merhaba! Hi in Turkish from the library! A big thank you goes out to Steve and Shelley Plummer at Eastgate Service for advertising our Bryan Ragsdale’s concert. We really appreciate what this community is all about. In our adult fiction we have Stephen White’s latest book called, The Last Lie. He continues the mysterious adventures of Alan and Lauren Gregory. You are pulled into helping Alan solve this latest murder.
CLASSIFIEDS GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE: 834 Lookout Drive (across from Sale Barn) HUGE Multi-Family Garage Sale on Friday & Saturday, September 10 & 11 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Storage Trunks, Travel Golf Bags, Christmas Items, Exercise Equipment, Bicycles, Miscellaneous
HUNTING
Four non-resident Antelope Hunters seek agreement with rancher for hunting privileges in area 26. Call 607-699-3302.
HELP WANTED
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Saint Louis Catholic Church, Glenrock. Skills: secretarial, computer, bookkeeping. Part-time. Experience required. Contact: Father George Von Kaenel, S.J., Pastor, (307) 277-9390
HELP WANTED Housekeeper Wanted at Oregon Trail Rural Health Clinic, 2 hrs per night, 5 days per week. Apply online at www. ConverseHospital.com
HELP WANTED
Glenrock School District has an opening for a Full Time Transportation Dispatcher. Must be able to obtain a CDL and pass a DOT physical exam. Job will begin September 27, 2010. Salary $12.10 - $12.85 per hour based on experience. If you have questions, please call 307-436-5331. Applications are due at Noon on September 7, 2010. Equal Opportunity Employer.
One of the new books in our large print features author Johanna Lindey’s latest called, That Perfect Someone. These are but two of our new August books. Each month we feature new books, September’s new books are around the corner. Story time will start up on September 8, Wednesday, at 10:00 a.m. Everyone 5 years and under with an adult can join in. First day there may be all sorts of farm animals ready to escape from the library! For Read Me A Story: September 4 – September 11: Gonzalo Grabs The Good Life by Janice Levy. Take a few minutes to bright your day by picking up the phone and dialing 436-2353 to listen to a great story! Is it September 30 yet?! The library will be hosting Craig Johnson, Wyoming author, at the Glenrock Senior Center. The time will be at 6:30 pm, come visit with one of Wyoming’s best. We’re on the web athttp:wyldweb.state.wy.us/ glen. Our phone number is 436-2573. Fax number is 4368525. We’re on Facebook. Be sure to check us out, just search 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.
- Ambulance request. One transported to Casper - Possible domestic reported. Officer responded Monday, 08.30.10 - List of dark street lights given to public works - Barking dog reported. Officer responded. UTL - Dog at large. ACO notified - Rolling Hills patrol completed X3 - Found property entered into the lost and found - Fire alarm. Fire units dispatched - Traffic stop. Verbal warning for stop sign and speed in a school zone. - Traffic stop. Verbal warning for speed in a school zone - Vacation house watch added - Traffic stop. Aaron Cothren, 20 year old, Glenrock, received citation for DUS - Traffic stop. Verbal warnig for speed Tuesday, 08.31.10 - REDDI report Officer and other agencies htified
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- Suicidal subject reported. WHP notified
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- Stolen property. Report for stolen trailer ramps taken
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