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NLRA CLAINS LARGE RESPONSE FROM SURVEY Wind Regulations Pass Unanimously Glenrockian Receives Prestigious Scholarship
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CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE PASSES THROUGH CONVERSE COUNTY
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The Northern Laramie Range Alliance (NLRA), an organization claiming more than 800 members, has mailed a survey to Converse County residents that they say has achieved an 18.5 percent response rate with nearly 70 percent of respondents opposed to wind farms in or near the mountains in the Laramie Range.
The NLRA was founded in 2009 by concerned citizens and landowners to safeguard the mountain range against industrial development, specifically construction of a segment of the proposed Gateway West Transmission line and wind turbine siting in or near the mountains. The organization is opposed to Wasatch Wind’s proposed Pioneer Wind Park, a 62-turbine facility sited about 12 miles south of Glenrock.
On its Web site at http:// w w w. n l r a l l i a n c e . o r g / , the group says it is for responsible, properlysited wind development, explaining: “Industrialscale wind development is a sustained, long-term intrusion that fundamentally and permanently alters landscapes, habitat and traditional land use. In Wyoming, there are tens of thousands of square miles of high-plains country that can support this development. There are other areas – the Northern Laramie Mountains among them – where industrialscale wind development should be banned. The Alliance supports properlysited industrial-scale wind development on the high plains and away from settled areas and scenic, multiple-use landscapes.”
Founding member Ken Lay, who for 18 years has owned property adjacent to land leased for Wasatch Wind’s proposed new facility near the mountains south of Glenrock, says that the organization is not opposed to wind energy development and actually has consulted NLRA Continued on page 3
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A crowd gathers around the Truck and Trailer that is carrying the Capitol Christmas Tree (themed “Forever West”) to to Washington to be displayed at the Capitol. It is the first time a tree was selected from Wyoming. Photo © Dave Robatcek
DOUGLAS—The 2010 Capitol Christmas Tree made a stop in Douglas on Thursday, Nov. 18, where hundreds of people showed up to marvel at the six-story tall Engelmann spruce on its circuitous journey of nearly 4,600 miles from Jackson to Washington, D.C. The 83-year-old tree, harvested Nov. 6 from the Bridger-Teton National
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Forest, began its trip in Jackson Nov. 10. It is being hauled on an 81-foot flatbed trailer by Georgia trucker Jeff Underwood, who volunteered to transport the cargo. His trucking company, based in Dahlonega, Ga., normally hauls poultry processing equipment and other poultryrelated products.
greeters and general wellwishers, in addition to members of the media, vying for his attention.
Underwood is in the spotlight at every stop, with official
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“Just about every town we go to, it’s the same way,” he says. “I enjoy this just like everybody else does. Wyoming folks are special. People back east aren’t like
WIND REGULATIONS PASS UNANIMOUSLY A special extended public comment session on new county wind farm regulations was held in the community room of the Converse County Courthouse Monday night, Nov. 15, followed by a special meeting of the Converse County Commissioners who unanimously passed the regulations with several wording changes, some of which were suggested by those attending the comment session. An estimated crowd of nearly 100 people showed up for the comment session. Most stayed to watch commissioners deliberate over the revisions to the regulations. Several associated with the group Northern Laramie Range Alliance (NLRA), which opposes industrial development including wind farms above 5,500 feet in elevation and south of Interstate 25, where Wasatch Wind’s proposed Pioneer Wind Park is sited, were on hand, as were several Wasatch Wind representatives. Wasatch Wind spokesperson Michelle Stevens said
afterwards that the company was satisfied with the new regulations, stating that the company understands the requirements it must meet to move forward with its application. NLRA member Sharon Rodeman, on the other hand, says that she and her group are disappointed that commissioners did not seem to take the organization’s stance seriously. NLRA attorney Peter Nicolaysen submitted to the commissioners a large sheaf of papers with the results of a survey that the group said it mailed to more than 6,200 Converse County residents. The survey, which according to the organization received a response rate of 18.5 percent, showed that nearly 70 percent of the respondents throughout the county oppose wind energy development near the mountains. (See related article.) The county’s new regulations require wind developers to: * Make reasonable efforts to provide notice, in writing, to all owners of land within one mile of the proposed
project, and to all cities and towns located within 20 miles of the project. Notice must include a general description of the project including its location, projected number of turbines and the likely routes of ingress and egress; * Provide the names, addresses and contact information for all company owners and participating property owners, as well as the names, addresses and contact information for all non-participating property owners within one mile of the proposed project site; * Submit a written emergency management plan for review and comment to the Converse County Fire Warden, the Converse County Emergency Management Coordinator and the Converse County Sheriff. The plan must include information regarding whether there is a high likelihood for communication interference with local emergency services or local broadcast of residential television, and give measures for mitigation Wind Regulations Continued Page 3
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Allington Receives Larry Wobig Scholarship November 15, 2010 - The Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) awarded $55,150 in college scholarships to 32 Wyoming high school students for the 2010/2011 academic school year. Hayley Allington of Glenrock received part of such a prestigious award from the Larry Wobig Memorial Scholarship and was awarded a $500 scholarship. Congratulations Hayley! The Wyoming Community
Foundation is a statewide nonprofit organization with assets totaling over $50 million. In 2009, the Community Foundation awarded more than $3 million in grants to nonprofit organizations across Wyoming. The mission of the Wyoming Community Foundation is to connect people who care with causes that matter to build a better Wyoming. Visit HYPERLINK “http://www. wycf.org” www.wycf.org for more info.
Capitol Christmas Tree driver Jeff Underwood holds the stuffed jackalope presented to him by the Town of Douglas during the caravan's stop in Douglas last Thursday.
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Kevin Tate of The Shoreliner Lounge is all about Causes. Taking on many fundraisers for different organizations over the years such as St. Jude's, The Lions Club, The Fallen Hero Scholarship Fund and now The Angel Network.
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 2516688.
The Angel Network is an organization that helps cancer patients with things like car payments or groceries so they may continue their therapy. Kevin says this one has a personal connection for him as he knows people that are undergoing chemotherapy at this time, and this organization benefits people in the Glenrock, Douglas and Casper areas.
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glanced at his adversary, and with a twinkle in his eye adroitly replied, “I know, so does my dog!” Doubtless, there’s a myriad of things for which to be thankful, or count as blessings. .Personally, I prefer to divide those things into two categories, First, the “horizontal things”. That is all that we gather around us; those that are primarily tangible, and in most cases will rust, fall apart or deteriorate, sooner or later. Everything from houses and cars to the clothes in our closets. Earthly things. Second, are the “vertical things”. Heavenly things, or those things that ultimately can be attributed to a personal, infinite God, Who delights in giving us reason to be thankful. Those ethereal things such as mercy, forgiveness, family, children, friends, security and true love, to mention a few. Unfortunately, when our focus is solely on the “horizontal”, the “vertical” fade and become more obscure, or worse, forgotten. So, in reality we may find that at day‘s end on Thanksgiving, when our girth has expanded from our over-indulgence, yet our gratitude has shrunk. And sadly, we have “skipped Thanksgiving” again this year. Perhaps without thinking about it. Think about it. And, Happy Thanksgiving.
Author Judy Hawkinson. Photo courtesy Hawkinson GLENROCK--Judy Hawkinson, a Glenrock Middle School and High School teacher in the ‘70s and ‘80s, has authored a life skills book entitled: YOU ARE ENOUGH…Choosing the Life you Want. The self-help genre book is designed to assist readers in identifying selfesteem issues and addressing those needs. She says the book will help you find the life you are meant to live. If you feel you are a victim of life’s circumstances or merely a survivor of your daily experiences, she says, you will discover how to regain control of your life. Hawkinson, who now resides in New Jersey where she is originally from, moved to Denver in 1988 and began teaching life skills courses at a community college there. She says much of what she offers in the book is from her own research into the topic. “My life skills training evolved from my own life experience, researching self awareness and teaching what I learned,” she says.“Anytime I could incorporate self awareness and positive thinking and confidence into whatever I was teaching, I did it. I just got involved in looking at stuff like that.” Some of that involvement stemmed from the challenges she faced while teaching here. “Kids in Middle School need positive reinforcement,” she says. “I started reading more to learn more about it. A lot of people suffer from low selfesteem; that’s where bullying comes from. I found throughout my teaching career that even the so-called questionable kids, if I talked to them and I treated them with respect, they responded.” The beginning of the book describes how Hawkinson’s own journey reflects what she teaches in the book. It gives examples of poor self image so readers may recognize characteristics they themselves may display. It explains the beginning steps necessary to get from who you are to who you want to be through goal setting and asking for help. It highlights the importance of attitude and communication skills to achieve a positive change. “The book incorporates everything I learned that I thought helped me and that I thought could help others who want to change; that’s the key, they have to want to change,”
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Hawkinson says. “People are so accustomed to being who they were and thinking that they have to stay like that. You can find out who you are; you don’t have to live by other people’s ‘shoulds’.” She says her favorite thing about her years spent in Glenrock was being with the kids and her colleagues at school, including Barbara Reynolds, Al Finch, Chris Grey and many others. She has her own Facebook page, as well as one for the book, which is named after the book title. She says she has very fond memories of teaching here. “When I would say something while teaching and it would be a ‘light bulb’ moment for a kid, it’s very rewarding,” she says. “I’ve heard from so many former students on Facebook. It’s nice that they remember me.” The book is available for purchase online at amazon. com, barnesandnoble. com, borders.com and from www.publishamerica.net/ product88403.html. Retailers may order books by phoning 301/695-1707 and referencing ISBN 978-1-4489-9768-8. Judy Hawkinson welcomes contact from former students and colleagues either through Facebook or by e-mail at jerseyhawk123@gmail.com.
On December 5th, Kevin will be running a 26.2 mile marathon in Dallas, Texas benefiting The Scottish Rite Children's Hospital in Dallas. The money he paid to participate in the marathon all goes to Scottish Rite, while he
pays his own expenses to get there and participate. Kevin has intertwined this with his own fundraiser for The Angel Network, hosting a 50/50 pool where people guess how long it will take him to run the marathon down to the second and donate $1.00. The winner will get 50% of the pool and the other 50% will be donated to The Angel Network.
There is also a Football Board anyone can particpate on for $2.00 per square for the chance to win a beautifully painted knife in which the proceeds will go to The Angel Network. People may also make pledges to Kevin for his marathon and all monies will benefit The Angel Network. All the mentioned activities are ongoing at The Shoreliner Lounge until December 1st.
So go on down to Glenrock's The Shoreliner at any time and donate, even $1.00 helps.
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Wind Continued From Front Page of potential communication issues; * Have no advertising or promotional lettering on any tower, turbine, nacelle or blade beyond the manufacturer’s or the applicant’s logo on the nacelle of the turbine; * Provide a site and facility reclamation and decommissioning plan indicating the planned life of the wind energy facility and the means by which the facility and its site will be decommissioned and reclaimed at the end of the facility’s life. The regulations also state that tower height will be measured from the base of the tower to the tip of the blades at the highest height, and they contain standards for tower setback, including: * The base of any tower must be located at a distance of no less than 110 percent of the maximum height of the tower from any property line contiguous or adjacent
and he enforced the rules throughout, sometimes cutting off speakers.
to the facility, unless waived in writing by the owner of that property, and the same distance from any public road right-of-way; * The construction of any tower or other structure--other than underground structures, transmission lines and roadways—be at a distance of no less than five and one-half times the maximum height of the tower, and never less than 1,000 feet from any platted subdivision or permanent residential dwelling or occupied structure; * The base of any tower may be located no less than 10 times the maximum tower height or one-half mile from any town or city.
“As I stated in my opening comments, this is not a referendum on whether you like wind (development) in the mountains or not, this is a specific public hearing to address the wind regulations defined under Wyoming State Statute 18, article 5… that’s what we want to limit comment to…I encourage all comment regarding these regulations,” Werner insisted at one point. “If it’s regarding zoning or public health or county roads, that doesn’t apply here.”
Commission Chairman Ed Werner clearly and repeatedly stated the requirements of speaking at the public forum—no more than five minutes per speaker and comments limited to the regulations themselves, not side issues such as historical preservation and zoning—
Boxelder Rd. resident Jennifer Hornung told commissioners that her home faces the site and suggested changes to the language of the regulations that reflect the interests of all property owners.
Many with homes adjacent to the proposed Wasatch Wind development expressed their concerns to commissioners.
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NLRA Continued From Front Page on some issues with Duke Energy, which owns the Top of the World wind farm north of Glenrock. “It’s all about appropriate siting, it is not about whether wind is good or wind isn’t good,” Lay says. “The point is to protect the one-fifth of the county (containing the mountains).” The NLRA earlier this year had proposed to the Converse County Commission a zoning resolution and a moratorium on industrial development over $10 million south and west of I-25 and above 5,500 feet in elevation. That was unsuccessful. The survey postcard, which was accompanied by a cover letter clearly stating the group’s opposition, read: “Are you in favor of Wasatch Wind’s proposed 30,000-acre industrial wind farm in the Converse County mountains? (Check one, please) o YES, I am in favor of Wasatch Wind’s proposed 30,000-acre industrial wind facility in the Converse County mountains. o NO, I am opposed to the proposed wind facility in the mountains. o NO OPINION – I have no view one way or the other.” The cover letter that accompanied the postcard may be found at http://www. nlralliance.org/downloads/ mailin_poll/NovNLRApoll. pdf.
had no opinion of the wind farm. The group says 720 responses were received from the 3,561 mailings to Douglas zip codes, a 20-percent response rate. Of those, 479 said they opposed, 194 favored and 46 had no opinion of the proposed facility. Forty-nine mailings were sent to Shawnee and Lost Springs area residents with a total of eight returns. Four said they opposed the facility, two were in favor and two had no opinion. Wasatch Wind spokesperson Michelle Stevens questions the validity of NLRA’s survey and says the company mailed out more than 4,000 mailers of its own that was not intended to be a survey, but to offer the facts about the project and give people an opportunity to request more information about it. The company’s mailer included a reply card, hundreds of which were sent in. She says 60 percent of their replies indicated support for the wind farm. She says 25 percent of respondents asked for more information and only 15 percent expressed opposition to the project. She says there is misinformation about how much space the project will take up; that it is not 30,000 acres, but that roughly only 2,000 acres of the land leased will be occupied by turbines.
“Every wind developer has to lease more acres than you need,” Stevens explains. “You have wildlife studies you have to do, you have to do wind studies, you have to do cultural and historical artifacts studies, and you have to abide by local regulations, which usually require setbacks. You start with a larger area and then you start narrowing it down, because you’re not going to be able to build just anywhere in those 30,000 acres.”
landowner’s rights over another?” she asked. “All of my family’s assets are tied up in this property.” Hornung said she fears a decrease in property value with an industrial wind facility nearby and suggested changes to paragraph one of the county regulations that would require negotiations with neighboring landowners regarding placement of wind turbines and some form of financial compensation for those owners if no agreement can be reached. Rancher Frank Ethorne, whose property is north of Douglas, voiced positive words about the regulations. He asked several questions about the wording of parts of the proposed county regulations, many relating to minimum distances of turbines from neighboring structures. “I think that, in general, these are pretty good regulations,” Ethorne concluded at the end of his comments.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING A THREAT DURING WYOMING WINTER MONTHS By Amber Quilllinan
With winter upon us it is important to remember to check smoke detectors, chimneys and also carbon monoxide detectors. Its something not everyone thinks about, but our furnaces have been in idle all summer so carbon monoxide emissions are more likely when starting furnaces up for winter. Carbon Monoxide is colorless and odorless and carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the most common types of fatal air poisoning. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, and a feeling of weakness. Infants
may be irritable and feel poorly.
The above mentioned symptoms can progress to neurological complications such as, confusion, visual disturbance, disorientation and seizures. (Wikipedia)
With the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning increasing this time of year, a concerned reader and friend just wanted everyone to be aware. Carbon Monoxide detectors can be purchased at many stores in Casper and Douglas and at Glenrock's Hardware Hanks.
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A huge thank you to our grandson James George for saving our lives last Saturday morning.
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Stevens explains that the turbine boundary area is only about 15,000 acres and somewhere within that boundary will be the turbines and infrastructure. “By no means will the wind farm cover 30,000 acres,” she declares. Readers may learn more about the company online at http://www.wasatchwind. com/, and about the proposed Pioneer Wind Park near Glenrock by visiting http:// w w w. p i o n e e r w i n d p a r k . com/. The company anticipates filing its permit applications with both the Industrial Siting Council and Converse County during the first half of December. The ISC hearing likely will take place in early March.
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The Alliance says that 420 responses were received from the 1,818 mailed to the Glenrock and Rolling Hills area, a 23-percent response rate. Of those, 308 said they opposed, 93 favored and 19
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THREEPEAT! THREEPEAT! THREEPEAT! by Kelly Pexton
The Douglas Bearcats football team roared into War Memorial Stadium in Laramie Friday November 12 looking for their third straight state championship. Buffalo was waiting for them. The match-up was anticipated as one of the best 3A games of the season. The Cats rose to the occassion, and claimed the title, again. The game started in Buffalo's favor. The Bison came out strong, showing they had victory in their sight. Into the second quarter, the Bison led 14-0. Then the Cats struck. Senior Justin Melton caught a pass from Senior Quarterback Hayden Barker for the Cat first
touchdown. With seconds left in the second quarter, Barker found Melton again in the end zone. Going into halftime the score was tied at 14-14. Coming out for the second half, the Cats showed the fire that has them on one of the longest winning streaks in 3A history. Barker snuck in for two touchdowns in the second quarter, putting the Cats up 2614. On a game ending play, Senior Mitch Espeland sealed the win for the Cats intercepting a Buffalo pass in the end zone. Yet again, the Cats finished the
season perfect. In fact, they haven't lost a game since the beginning of the 2008 season. This win makes 30 consecutive. A fire truck and police escort awaited the deserving team as they entered Douglas. The boys celebrated jubilantly as the town cheered them on. In spite of yet another amazing season and a third straght state championship, already the focus is falling to next season. With a dynasty made, the Cats will strive to start their 2011 season winning. After all, they're only five games away from nabbing the state record for the longest winning streak, held by Laramie. For now, the boys of fall deserve to bask in the rays of perfection for the second straight season. A third championship under their belts. The pride of a community falling upon them.
GOV DAVE ON FINAL BUDGET by Bill McCarthy CHEYENNE – Gov. Dave Freudenthal released today the final budget message of his administration outlining recommendations that include preserving $1 billion in savings while providing more money for local governments and highways. “The quick summary is this
Washington, D.C. –In an effort to prevent further damage by the new health care law, U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., signed onto an amicus curiae brief to challenge the constitutionality of the legislation.
acknowledges that the harmful 1099 provision of this law that punishes small businesses with burdensome tax paperwork needs to be repealed. Enough is enough. I will continue to fight against this law and work to put more effective measures in place.”
The brief has the support of at least 30 other senators, 20 states and the non-partisan National Federation of Independent Business.
“President Obama used every trick in the book to pass the health care law and force all Americans to buy a product they may not want,” Barrasso said. “Republicans in the Senate won’t sit back and allow the White House to manipulate the Constitution to fit its agenda. This job-killing bill is bad for our health care system and our economy. Our amicus brief is another step in our fight to repeal and replace Obamacare.”
“The health care law is a wolf dressed in sheep’s clothing. Cleverly disguised as the ‘Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,’ the law’s true colors and devastating effects have been unfolding. This bill is a job-killer, threatens our small businesses and further throws our budget into a downward spiral,” Enzi said. “Even the President
members of the House of Representatives. In both briefs, members of Congress express their support for the State of Florida’s legal challenge claiming the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act violates the commerce clause of the Constitution. An amicus curiae brief allows members of Congress to inform the Court of their views. The briefs can be filed by individuals or groups who are not directly involved with a specific court case but have a position they hope will influence its outcome.
A similar amicus curiae brief has been signed by
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Gov.-elect Matt Mead and the Legislature, of course, will have opportunities to make adjustments to Freudenthal’s recommendations for the fiscal year beginning next July. The Legislature convenes Jan. 11 and Mead takes office Jan. 3.
Tree Continued from Front Page this. Everywhere we stop, I tell you, people are just so nice. It couldn’t be better.” Underwood received a stuffed jackalope from the town of Douglas along with
News From The Nest Enzi, Barrasso Throw Legal Challenge To Health Care Law
budget brings our liquid savings in the Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account (LSRA) to a billion dollars, renews our funding commitment to local governments and highways, dedicates over $165 million more to Medicaid reserves and fulfills our ongoing commitments to various programs,” Freudenthal wrote.
Barrasso Reelected Vice Chairman of Senate Republican Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. Tuesday November 16, 2010, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after he was reelected by acclamation to serve as Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference: “I am honored to be reelected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference. I will continue to fight for Wyoming’s values in Washington. We must spend less, tax less and break down barriers that prevent private sector job creation.
an official hunting license, which can only be used for hunting the mythical creature on June 31. He patiently answered audience questions, smiling the whole time. When asked how he got the assignment to haul the tree, he responded: “I guess it’s just my southern charm.” He says this is a career highlight for him. “ What better highlight is there than this?” he asks. “It’s an honor. I get to come out and meet people like y’all. And I wouldn’t have got the opportunity if I hadn’t volunteered for it.” Underwood’s Peterbilt 379 tractor is escorted by nearly a dozen other vehicles on the journey, including the lead National Forest Service vehicle being driven all the way to the Capitol by Pinedale native Phelan Whitehair.
will be erected on the front lawn of the Capitol Building and decorated with 10,000 lights and 5,000 ornaments. Ornaments celebrating the “Wyoming--Forever West” theme have been crafted by thousands of schoolchildren from across the state, including those affiliated with the Story Time Gang and Magic Chef 4-H groups at the Converse County Library-Glenrock Branch, who traveled to Douglas to deliver them. A tree-lighting ceremony will take place Dec. 7.
A Wyoming student will be selected by drawing to participate in the ceremony. Entry forms are available online at http:// capitolchristmastree2010. org/tree_lighting.cfm.
Expected to arrive at the Capitol on Nov. 28, the tree
“Today, I was also thrilled to welcome 13 new Republicans to the Senate. They will help our party serve as a powerful check and balance on the Administration’s blank check spending and ineffective economic policies.”
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Herders Football and Volleyball Awards Handed Out GLENROCK—Hundreds of Herders backers showed up at Glenrock High School last Wednesday night for the annual volleyball and football letters presentation. It was a time to thank those who made contributions to Herders sports lore and celebrate the
“The seniors are always the tough ones,” he said. “We’ve been with them for four years. We’ve worked with them. We’ve laughed with them. We’ve cried with them. And they show us their character
Football Coach Ray Kumpula acknowledges the contributions of the five seniors on his team, (l to r) Clint Dewald, Tyler Kelley, Derrick Rowe, Matt Widiker and Josh Williams.
achievements of athletes, especially the seniors for whom this was their last season to make their mark. Activities Director Julie Kuhlman said the coaches deserve great credit for all the dedication they display throughout their busy schedules. She urged the kids to thank their parents for their support. FootballCoachRayKumpula thanked the administration and his assistant coaches. “We have a tremendous staff,” he said. “I am so grateful and so proud of these guys.” Kumpula started out his student acknowledgments by recognizing the team managers. “In football, we don’t go anywhere without our managers,” he said. “Because if they don’t show up, we don’t know what bus to get on.” That remark drew laughter from the audience. Kumpula went on to explain that for three years because of their commitment, he has not had to worry about such logistics. Next, he acknowledged the players and the families of the players, citing the long hours and the dedication and commitment necessary to be successful. Kumpula recognized the 18 freshman team members, expressing pleasure with their numbers and urging them to stick with it, saying that it bodes well for the future of the program. “That allows us to go to the next level if they stay with us for all four years,” he said. Kumpula moved on through all the classes, highlighting the individual achievements of each player and offering instructional and encouraging words for each.
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every day they step onto the field.” Kumpula gave special thanks to the five seniors--Clint Dewald, Tyler Kelley, Derrick Rowe, Matt Widiker and Josh Williams--and they returned that thanks with presentations of their own to him and the assistant coaches. Activities Director Kuhlman spoke fondly of the achievements of the volleyball team and related her disappointment and the pouting she did after the state championship game loss. “Saturday night I went home and I cried…and I cried Sunday morning,” she said. She told how she went to the mall that day still pouting and saw some of the players there laughing and realized that she should be happy, too.
Wrestlers Optimistic Heading into Season GLENROCK—Offseason work by the wrestlers gives Coach Cory Yingling a good feeling going into the new wrestling season.
Herder Boys Basketball Ready for Season Improvement GLENROCK—Herder boys basketball coach Justin Kidneigh says last year was not indicative of the character and heart of his team. With just five wins, Kidneigh says they underachieved, to be sure, but he expects something different this year.
“It really bodes well for how things will go this season,” Yingling says. “Virtually everybody committed to the offseason training program, and there were some that wanted to commit but couldn’t for some good reasons, but they still worked hard, so that means a lot going into the season. These guys are committed.”
“That was definitely not where we expected to finish,” he says. “We’ve got kids that can compete and that want to compete. Our goal is to be all in together; to be the best team in team concept. It’s not about one guy. We are committed to the team concept. We may not have the best players overall, but we have good players, great young men that want to compete and get better.”
Yingling says that he’s been ready for this season for six weeks, champing at the bit to get going because of the dedication of his athletes. He says they are anxious to improve on last year’s results.
Kidneigh says that success will follow if they play as a team and become the best at being a team. That will require a lot of hard work and require them all to be committed to each other.
The team graduated only one senior last year and has just two seniors this year.
He says that the kids he expects to be on varsity all get along.
“Usually you have four to six graduating every year, so this is unusual,” Yingling says. “We didn’t finish near as well last year as we would have liked. We’re still a young team, a really young team with great potential.”
“That’s huge. They may not all be best friends, but they all get along and that allows you to build chemistry,” he says. “They understand that no one person is going to get it done. They compete and push each other in practice. That makes everybody better. Our strength will be in the intangibles: chemistry and committing as one to a goal.”
The wrestlers started their season practices last Monday with two-and-a-half-hour practices scheduled for the first three weeks. Those will be shortened to two-hour practices after that. Starting on Monday, Dec. 6, the normal practice schedule will be from 3:40 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
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This is Kidneigh’s fifth year
as head coach at Glenrock High School. He has been coaching at some level for 22 years now. “One thing is clearer to me every year: the difference between teams comes down to intangibles. It’s chemistry, commitment, reaching inside oneself and pushing oneself,” he says. “And it’s your confidence level. You play confident if you know you are prepared to play and to compete. The definition for success is having the knowledge and the satisfaction that we prepared ourselves to compete at our highest level of ability for the team and as a team. Did we do everything we could to prepare and to compete? As we push to achieve that, the wins and losses will take care of themselves.” Kidneigh says that all 12 of the athletes who were freshmen through juniors last year returned to the team this year. He says that seniors Tyler Kelly and Derrick Rowe set good examples for the rest of the team. “Both bring extreme quickness. They’re not real big or tall, but they have quick hands and quick feet,” he says. “They’re very fast and very coachable. They have a lot of valuable experience and a lot of leadership qualities. They’re both always going their hardest. They lead by their actions. You always see them playing all out, and that
sets a great example. The younger guys play up to that energy level.”
Kidneigh says that he’s impressed thus far by the hustle of his players.
“Nobody is dogging it, nobody is taking a drill off or hiding in the shadows. Nobody is whining,” he says. “They’re all out there busting their butts, hustling up and down the court. It’s who these kids are. They’ve worked hard every year in the program.”
One of the goals for the season is to increase the team field goal percentage, which was around 35 percent last year. Kidneigh says the kids have worked hard in the offseason to accomplish that and are receptive to improving their shooting styles.
“Shooters are made in the offseason,” he says. “The kids show up for everything— camps, open gym and work on their fundamentals.”
Kidneigh says defense has always been a hallmark of Herder basketball and he expects it to remain so. Coupled with improved shooting, that bodes well for the season.
“I told the kids: Let’s go put our mark on Herder basketball,” he says.
State weight certifications were held last Friday in Casper. Yingling says that he anticipates a nice spread among weight classes with the good shape he expects the athletes are in.
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“We should be competitive across the board,” he says.
“I kicked myself in the rear and I said it’s a game,” she said. “It’s important to us, but these players were up and out enjoying life and I realized I should, too.” Kuhlman introduced Coach Tara Chandler, who related her extreme pride in the team’s accomplishments and the contributions of her assistant coaches. She and her staff were voted 3A Conference Coaching staff of the year. Chandler detailed the contributions of each of her athletes, citing some mindboggling statistics for many of them. She also gave special thanks to the senior members of the team--Erica Caves, Becky Downs, Alexis Durbin, Tara Lutz, Whisper Summers, Shelby Stewart and Destiny Whalen.
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Having taken the program to new heights, Chandler isn’t resting on her laurels and said she expects even more from her athletes and staff next season
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COWBOY CORNER Cowboy Poet Columnist TJ Casey
Thanksgiving Time That special time of year has come again, I fear. When turkey's all I hear, from outta my good ear.
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.
There's mashed per-tators, and left over green termators, and old man cogitators, eatin' deep fried ally-gators. Then there's peach and mincemeat pie, that'll surley catch yer eye; as the gals go walking by
Friends and family gather 'round, then you hear a mumblin' sound, and the sighing of a hound; while food is stacked in giant mounds.
Soon it's time to bow and pray thanking God for such a day. Pray for folks who've gone astray and welcome those who've come this way.
Then we all sit down to guttonly eat we founder, growing bigger feet, and yet we won't admit defeat; we continue consuming
taters and meat. We eat the salads and deserts, we eat until our belly hurts. Then we loosen up our girths 'til our guts hang out our shirts. Then there comes the moaning sounds, other noises quite profound, as we all just lay around, on the floor there with the hound. We all have eaten, now we pay; there's not too many words to say except, for each of you I'll pray, Have a Happy Thanksgiving Day.
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I’m Just Sayin... Turning Thanksgiving into Thanksliving
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." ~ John F. Kennedy
Thanksgiving is a word of action, after all. And by action I don’t mean making a meal and watching a football game. All month I’ve written about gratitude, thankfulness, and the positive effect our proverbial thorns can have in our lives.
To live by our gratitude means that we don’t just give it lip service. I recently complained about the rain and was reminded by a friend of mine that now I didn’t have to water the lawn. I thought that was rather ‘Pollyanna’ of her at first, but after awhile it made perfect sense. Why would I choose to grumble when there was a reason to be thankful?
My month of giving thanks has slowly brought about a change in my thinking, not optimism so much as a lack of negativism. I’m not so naïve as to think that one should try to find good in every situation. Heck, some things are just plain bad and wrong. But if I can be thankful for something each day rather than gripe about what I don’t have or what hasn’t gone my way I’m ahead of the game and on my way to more than just one holiday a year. I’m on my way to Thanksliving. I'm just sayin.....
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Saturday 11-13-10 -Alarm, officer responded. -Welfare check, officer responded. -Rollover, fire and AMB dispatched. -Test of the PA/Siren system complete. -Dog at large, was found deceased. -Rollover, Converse County Sheriff's office notified. -VIN inspection complete. -Suspicious circumstance, WHP notified. -Comm Tech performed a local background check and notary. -Theft reported, report taken. -Loose goat, Salecs notified. -Officer unlocked a vehicle. -Rollover, emergency units dispatched. -Traffic stop, citation for no insurance. -Suspicious person, officer responded. -Rolling Hills patrol completed. Sunday 11-14-10 -Rolling Hills patrol completed. X 2 -Juvenile problem, officer responded. X 2 -911 dispute, CCSO responded. -Comm Tech performed notary. Monday 11-15-10 -Rolling Hills patrol completed. -Dog at large, ACO responded. -Suspicious vehicle, CCSO and WHP notified. -Traffic stop, verbal warning for white light to rear. -Traffic stop, verbal warning for taillight. -Warrant arrest. -Dog at large, officer was
Tuesday 11-16-10 -Rolling Hills completed. X 3 -Medical, one transported to Casper. -VIN inspection complete. -Medical, no transport. -Comm Tech notarized a paper. -An oil field fire was reported, units responded. -Citizen assist, everything ok. -Report taken regarding stolen property. -Barking dogs, message left for ACO. -House added to vacation house watch list. -E-911 dispute, officer responded. -E-911 alarm, fire units dispatched. -Fire, fire units dispatched. Wednesday 11-17-10 -Rolling Hills patrol completed. X 3 -Citizen assist, officers responded. -Medical, officers and MS unit responded. -Comm Tech notarized a paper. X 2 -Loose horse, Salecs notified. -Welfare check, Converse County notified. -Driving complaint, officer responded. -Citizen assist, officer responded. -Disturbance, officer's responded. -Phone threats, referred to the Converse County Sheriff's office. Thursday 11-18-10 -Rolling Hills patrol cpmpleted. X 2 -Traffic stop, verbal warnings issued for wrong way in one way, speed and failure to provide insurance. -Ambulance, one transported to Casper. X 3 -Vandalism, report taken. X 2 -Suspicious circumstance, report taken. -Traffic stop, no action required. -Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for tail light. -Citizen assist, everything
Just a friendly reminder that the library will be closed for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. We will be closed November 25- November 29, we will reopen on Monday with our regular hours. We hope that you enjoy a nice Thanksgiving with your family and friends!
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HUNTING
Four non-resident Antelope Hunters seek agreement with rancher for hunting privileges in area 26. Call 607-699-3302.
GATHERINGS
Agents of Christ Trusting the Son is starting a holiness Bible study and prayer group in Glenrock one night a week. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Jerry Bates @ 307751-1856.
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Fireside Grill and Pizza Now Accepting Applications for Cooks, Dishwashers and Waitstaff. Apply within: 202 S. 2nd Street. Glenrock, Wy. 82637
There will be no story time this week. The next story time is scheduled for December 1. For Read Me A Story: November 20 – November 27: A Turkey For Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting. 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 4368525. 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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-Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for stop sign. -Fingerprints taken for employment purpose -Range key issued. -Comm Tech performed notary. X 3 -Arrest warrant served. -Arrest, property destruction and vandalism. -Officer completed welfare check. -Rolling Hills patrol completed. X 2 -Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for speed. -Medical, one transported to Casper.
busy with another call. -Animal, ACO responded. -E-911 medical, transport one to Casper. -Traffic stop, verbal warning for brake light. -Traffic stop, verbal warning issued for speed.
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Senior Lunch SENIOR SHENANIGANS Happy Birthday this week to Jana Tyler, Lana Richardson, Menu John Rosette, Betty Lund, Gay Wilkerson, & Roger Burch! Monday, Nov. 22
Be sure to stop in anytime this month for a free lunch courtesy of Deer Creek Drug. Please contact the Center if you would like your birthday or anniversary added to our list.
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The Center will be closed November 25 & 26, 2010 for Thanksgiving. We will re-open at 8am Monday, November 29, 2010. We hope everyone has a great Holiday!!
Tuesday, Nov. 23 Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw, fruited Jell-O Wednesday, Nov. 24 Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes and chicken gravy, mixed vegetables, salad, roll, peaches Thursday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 26 - Center Closed Happy Thanksgiving!
Be sure to join us in the dining room every Friday where lunch for those 60 & older is a suggested donation of only $1.00! Open enrollment for Medicare D drug plans started November 15, 2010. Even if you are satisfied with your current plan, it is best to review it to ensure that it will continue to cover your current medications, as drug plans change each year. Please call the center to schedule your appointment at 436-9442. Everyday in December is “Half-Price” day in the Thrift Store! Stop by and check out our treasures!! Open Tuesday-Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Our 2nd Annual “Friends & Family” Pot Luck Christmas Party is Saturday December 11, 2011, starting at 5:30pm… bring your favorite dish to share, and join the fun!! Swing Sounds will be providing entertainment for the evening. November Commodities are available for pick up. Commodities can be picked up at the Glenrock Senior Center Monday thru Friday from 8am-4pm. November Commodities are Green Beans, Rice, and Frozen Blueberries. 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. We also have wild game available!
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An Interview With Pamala Oslie By Susan R. Stoltz It’s a fact that some people are much more intuitive than others, some so much so, in fact, that they are considered psychic. Pamala Oslie is one of these incredibly talented individuals, which made an interview with her more than a little intimidating. As I dialed Pamala’s phone number I wondered if all my deep dark secrets would come to the fore and she’d hang up the phone screaming at the other end.
aura colors is that they reveal a person's theme that they have chosen for this lifetime. (Blues), for instance, are driven to help others, some have chosen to focus on expressing their creativity (Yellows and Violets), some analyze and figure out 3-dimensional reality or invent something useful (Tans), (Violets) want the experience of playing big, being famous, or of "saving the planet" and more. There are no "bad" life themes. Some people get lost along the way and distort their life themes. Rather than using their power and fame to help others, they abuse power to try to control and rule over others.” Pamala’s clients have begged for years that she consider developing a match site based on the aura colors. They had seen how accurately and helpful the color information had been in their own lives. They wanted to be able to meet potential partners and to know what their colors were. Thus began the idea of Love Colors. When I asked Pam what her biggest hurdle was in the undertaking of a task as large as this she was quick to answer. “The biggest challenge was first, educating ourselves
about the online dating process; second, was finding experts in the field of design, development, and marketing who were willing to work with us as a team to create this custom site from the ground up.” The ‘we’ to whom Pamala is referring is her business partner, Rod Lathim. I asked Pam Oslie - Founder of LoveColors. Photo what enticed courtesty Pam Oslie her to approach with the information about Rod as a partner their aura colors and basic in the venture. personality traits, our Love “I've known and trusted Colors system gives them Rod for years. He has great some practical guidance to integrity. He accomplishes find a compatible partner.” great things. He knows, understands, and appreciates It’s clear that Pamala has great the aura color information. expertise that she can share So it was a no-brainer - if he on a much larger level with a was available and willing to dating site like Love Colors. work with me, I was going to She’s found a terrific way to work with him. He's always disseminate her knowledge been a busy guy. Fortunately, in a way that contributes to a he loves the aura color broader base and helps with information and saw the value one of life’s most fascinating in helping others discover the endeavors, finding a love that system so he made the time enriches and nourishes your life on every level. to focus on this project.” “Once people are empowered
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I was greeted with a voice that was delightfully warm, accepting and put me completely at ease. It didn’t take long to realize that this was a woman with incredible talents, an unassuming acceptance and a terrific sense of humor.
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Pamala Oslie is a person of many accomplishments not the least of which is having authored three books: Life Colors: What Your Aura Colors Say About You; Love Colors: A New Approach to Love, Relationships, and Auras; and Make Your Dreams Come True. Besides being a regular guest on radio and television programs throughout the country, she is a featured speaker at many international conferences. Pamala is routinely booked a year in advance for private consultations by large corporations as well as individuals looking for guidance and wisdom with the decision making in their lives and businesses.
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When I asked Pamala about her goal with the start-up of a new idea in on-line dating I expected an answer about making relationships easier. Indeed her reply had more to do with harmonious relationships than with simplifying the process.
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