Sunday, June 17, 2012
Volume 5 Issue 24 Proud Member of the Associated Press
Glenrock Pd Lieutenant Owen Frank Retires
Tornadoes and Wild Fires Consume Platte
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Devastation came in three’s on June 3rd, 6th and 9th
by Tammy Taylor (TBC) The 2012 Glenrock Mayoral race will be a battle between currently appointed mayor, Linda Care and challenger Sue Dills, the only two names on the ballot.
by Tammy Taylor (TBC)
On June 22, 2012, after serving 23 years with the Glenrock Police Department, Lieutenant Owen Frank will retire. Frank began his law enforcement career in 1976 with the Natrona County Sheriff’s Reserve. After being sent a few times to Glenrock to help out while the Glenrock Police Department was short-handed and going through some changes, GPD offered him a permanent position and he took it. He was promoted to Sergeant in the summer of 1989. In 1991 he served as acting Chief of Police until Mike Colling was appointed and then again upon Colling’s resignation in 2008 until Tom Sweet was appointed in January of 2009. In 1997 he was promoted to Lieutenant. According to Frank, Glenrock has been a pretty laid-back town, for the most part. His duties have varied widely from patrolling and unlocking car doors, all the way up to a hostage situation. “It doesn’t matter what bars or stars we wear on our uniform, we all do what is necessary and our responsibilities run the gamut.” Laughing, he recalls handling a prowler call one evening when a family reported someone trying to break into their house. He recalls it being nerve-wracking, but in the end it turned out to be the woman’s husband. “He said he just forgot his keys! I guess I gave him a pretty good scare.” On his time in Glenrock, Frank states that he has really enjoyed getting to know the people in the community. Although, Glenrock remains relatively quiet compared to surrounding towns and cities, he has seen a change since he began here. “There does seem to be a new generation that is coming up and they’re losing their sense of right or wrong. They are much more willing to push the limits and that is concerning.” says Frank. Regarding his decision to retire, Frank jokes, “I’m not getting any younger and I’m tired of watching all the teachers have fun in the summertime.” He wants to retire while he is still healthy enough to enjoy it. He has no definitive plans, but says he would like to take the rest of the year off, enjoy the football season in Laramie and maybe improve his golf game. After that, he states, “I’ll look forward to my next great adventure.” There will be a reception in honor of Lieutenant Frank at the Town Hall on Friday, June 22, 2012 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. to thank him for his years of service to the Glenrock community.
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Glenrock Mayoral Race
A Tornado in Wheatland wiped out 8 homes and injured one person on June 6th. Photos © Christie Grange A Wid Fire in Guernsey on June 9th causes evacuations and burns 2600+ acres. The fire has been deemed human caused and is still under investigation. Sheriff Kiegley of Platte County has stated that the location of the start of the fire is being treated as a crime scene. Photo courtesy Jane Carlson.
Firefighters put out hotspots after an 8900 acre fire breaks out near Laramie Peak on June 3. Photo © Dan Borsum.
Linda Care has lived in Glenrock since 1979 and raised two sons while working in the mortgage and banking industry. In 2003, Care saw that there was a vacancy in the Town Council. “I thought it was something I would be interested in, so I put my name down as an applicant”, says Care. She received he appointment and has gone on to serve eight years on the council.
Converse County Library Seeks To Add Issue To Ballot by Tammy Taylor (TBC) Community members met at the Glenrock branch of the Converse County Library on Wednesday night to discuss funding for expansion of the libraries in both Glenrock and Douglas. Trish Popovitch, a member of the library Board of Trustees, headed up the meeting by explaining that the issue was whether or not to place additional funding on the ballot in the form of a special purpose tax. The Glenrock library is in dire need of more space as well as updating in order to meet the needs of the community and to keep up with the changing times, according to Popovitch. “I don’t think people realize what a wide variety of people are through here everyday”, says Popovitch, adding “We provide books for all ages, access to computers with internet that the teens especially like, faxing and photocopying, large print books, audio books, as well as VHS and DVD movies.” The library also offers a summer reading program as well as frequent lectures on various subjects, for example the Titanic, which took
place on Thursday, June 14th. She states, “In these rural communities, a library is a hub, and this town has very little for children and teens. They need a place like this.” There has already been an architectural plan drawn up for the proposed expansion of both buildings. Glenrock’s version can be seen on display in the library. It proposes to expand onto the lot next door, which was purchased by the library some time ago. This expansion would increase square footage of the library from its current 3,500 square feet to 14,000. It would add a new station for computers, Kindle stations for e-books, as well as a large meeting room for the community, which would accommodate 125 - 150 people. Popovich added, “There is nowhere in this community for groups to meet, absolutely nowhere. We would like to provide a room that can be booked by anyone in the community for meetings, possibly with a separate entrance so that it is available during off-hours.” According to Ben Taucher of PILOTS Consulting, who was there to facilitate the process, Laramie added a similar room to their library and it is already booked for
Care and Dills faced off in the primary election of 2010, along with Mike McQueary and Mike Pyatt. Dills and McQueary advanced to the general election with McQueary eventually winning the seat, beating Dills 442 to 427, a mere 15 votes. Unfortunately, McQueary was forced to resign his position in December of 2011 due to a battle with cancer and Care was appointed to the position of mayor.
months. The cost of the expansion for both buildings will cost the county an estimated $22 million. The proposed ballot issue would be a one-cent sales tax for Converse County that would be in effect for approximately five years, which according to the board is a conservative figure. County Commissioner Rick Grant was in attendance and added “The county is in a boom right now” so it is possible the funding could be reached earlier than the five years. In that case, the sales tax would be discontinued. On the other hand, if it takes longer to reach the goal, the tax would have to be extended. Taken into consideration in the $22 million is also an amount to help with any kind of increased operating and maintenance costs for a period of time. A committee was formed on Wednesday night and will begin the process of surveying to find out if there is community support for such a tax and then will move forward accordingly. The committee will meet next with the trustees on June 25th at 4:30.
Care has also served on several other boards, including the Converse County Aging Services, the Glenrock Housing Authority, the Glenrock Senior Center, and WAM Leadership Training Services Committee. She is a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and also volunteers at the Glenrock Senior Center. Care feels especially proud of the work the council has accomplished on the Commerce Block, along with the help of the entire community. She states, “It makes me feel good to see it and to know that the community came together and worked to make that happen.” As for the future, Care would like to be able to continue with the projects that the council has already begun working on. The council has been working on a plan for Glenrock’s infrastructure, which has been a main concern for many people. In addition, she has been working with council members on next year’s budget. “We even think we have enough money to pay off the water bond”, says Care. The council has been working on a plan for development of the Paleon building and just recently signed an agreement for a feasibility study. Care believes she has had a good team of council members to work with so far and that together they have been able to accomplish a lot. She states, “I feel a strong sense of pride in the Glenrock community and I believe it is important to pro-
tect the people’s interest and to make Glenrock the best it can be.” Sue Dills will challenge Care for her position as mayor. Like Care, Sue Dills has been a long-standing member of the Glenrock community. Having lived here for about 40 years, Dill graduated from Glenrock along with her husband and then her two children. Dills has worked for the Glenrock post office for 30 years, and currently is the Postmaster. During those 30 years, she has worked just about every job possible from clerk to letter carrier, all the way up to various supervisory positions and auditing. “I have great experience with problem-solving and conflict resolution” says Dills. Dills had applied to vacant seats in the past, but was never appointed, stating “I think people were afraid of the perception of a conflict of interest with my husband Craig working for the town.” She also believes this was a key reason for her loss in the general election of 2010. According to Dills, there are no laws that show there would be such a conflict of interest. “The mayor has limited power. I would not be able to decide to give my husband a raise or promote him. He has a supervisor that he works for that makes those kinds of decisions.” Dills feels it is important that the Town Council act aggressively on some very important issues, such as infrastructure and the road maintenance. When Dills first moved to Glenrock, all the roads were dirt. In the process of having them paved, she recalls that the residents were forced to pay street assessments based on how much property they owned and it put a financial strain on a large percentage of families. Unfortunately, Dills feels that there was no longterm plan developed for maintenance on these roads. “The roads were all paved at the same time and now they need replaced at the same time, but we don’t have the money to do it” says Dills. She feels that the town needs to be careful not to place such financial burdens on the town’s residents, but it could be avoided by careful planning. “I think there needs to be a long-term plan for every project the town takes on.” Care and Dills will head to the primaries on August 21, 2012. According to the Converse County Clerk’s office, the top two candidates in a non-partisan race advance forward to the general election, which will be held on November 6, 2012.
Notice Of Public Meeting June 19, 2012; 6:45pm
Community Message Board
Filing Deadline Shines Light On Converse County Upcoming Elections by Tammy Taylor (TBC)
The Town of Rolling Hills - Where the deer and Antelope really do play! If you haven’t done so already, check out the Town of Rolling Hills great website. Chock full of information so be sure and check it out: www.rollinghillswy.org
Meetings in Glenrock Where: The Senior Center East Door (thrift store entrance.) When: Monday nights from 7pm - 8pm
American Legion Jessie Martin Post # 9
American Legion Jessie Martin Post # 9 is a non-profit organization in Glenrock. They can be reached at #307-436-4908 or m1f1w111@ yahoo.com
American Red Cross
American Red Cross has a local office located in Casper WY. They are located at 318 West “B” Street and can be reached at #307-2378436, Fax#307-265-0324, or emailed to wilkinsonh@usa.redcross. org. Their web page is www.wyomingredcross.org. Like them on Facebook.
Glenrock Library News Salut!! Hello in Romanian from the library! Visit our Mango Foreign Language database on line. Find out how to get connected. There are over 80 languages to choose from. Learn from the comfort of your own home. This database comes to us courtesy of the state library and it’s free!! On June 21, for the 2012 Lecture Series- A Moment in Time, we are hosting Annie Danaher. She will be “Remembering Glenrock”. Questions to Annie may be submitted by visiting the library or calling us at 436-2573.. June 28 Rick Bishop will be remembering his life and the history of the Community Baptist Church. Refreshments will be served at all programs. Dream Big, Read!! Own the Night!! Between the Covers!! These are our themes for this summer reading program. We are members of the Collaborated Summer Reading Program for Libraries, also known as CSLP. As of this year all 50 states belong to this organization. So in your travels this year stop in to one of their libraries and check out how they are doing their programs and let us know. All the incentives, reading logs, etc. will be the same. Amazing, it is a small world after all!! Come find out what it’s all about!! For Read Me A Story: June 16 – 23: Zak and Wheezie Clean Up by Dragon Tales read by Rubi. June 23 – 30: Chicken Little by Christianne Jones, read by Vanessa. We will be having the young adults reading this summer, so pick up the phone and dial 436-2353 to listen to a great story!! We’re on the web at http:wyldweb.state.wy.us/glen or at www.conversecountylibrary.org. Our phone number is 436-2573. Fax number is 436-8525. Be sure to “friend” us on Facebook!! Just look up Glenrock Library.
The filing deadline for the upcoming elections was June 1, 2012. The Glenrock Town Council has two 4-year seats available. These seats are currently held by Brandy Popp and Catherine Valentine, both running unopposed . Also open is a 2-year term seat, with Joyce Bryan and John H. Dehler listed on the ballot. Current Mayor Linda Care will again face Sue Dills for the mayor election. There are two County Commission seats available; those of Rick Grant and Mike Colling, both of Glenrock. Grant and Colling are joined on the ballot by two Douglas residents, Joseph Voiles and Tom Strock. The battle for House District 6 seat will be between long-time representative Richard Cannady and newcomer Chris Sorge. Jim Anderson is currently unopposed for the Wyoming Senate seat. BRANDY POPP - TOWN COUNCIL, 4-YEAR TERM Brandy Popp lives in Glenrock with her husband, Jerry, and they have five children between them. Popp heard about an open Town Council seat, vacated by Carl Lembke and put her name in the running. She was appointed to the seat in July of 2011. Popp has extensive background in accounting and budgeting, working in the past for large organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming. She currently runs her own small business, Popp Bookkeeping, LLC and provides bookkeeping services for many of the local non-profit organizations and businesses. Popp’s background has provided useful in her experience on the Town Council, as they have been working diligently on the town budget. “We take a lot of the way the town functions for granted” she states. “I had no idea all the work that goes into it.” Popp and other Town Council members have been meeting two to three times a week, meeting with department heads and trying to look at all the information that has been presented to them. When asked why she decided to run again for the Town Council seat, Popp replied “I feel like I just got started.”
Community Baptist Church, 301 S 2nd St, Glenrock, Regular Information: Worship service 10:30 AM Sundays, nursery provided. Sunday School 9:00 AM. Every month: open communion first Sunday, potluck last Sunday at noon. Info: 436-9091. Church of Christ, acappella, 420 S 2nd St - worship service communion 10:00, sermon 10:15 Sundays; Bible study Wed, 6 PM. Assembly of God, 201 N 3rd St - 10:00 Sundays. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 939 W Birch St Regular Info: worship service with communion 8:30 AM Sundays, children's Sunday School after service; Bible study Mon 7 PM, 10 AM Wed. Church of the Resurrection, 506 W Birch St - worship service 8:30 AM Sundays. St. Louis Catholic Church, 601 S 5th St: Regular Information: Mass Sat 5:30 PM, Sunday 9 AM and 7 PM. For more information, call 436-9529 Glenrock Baptist Church, a Bible-believing New Testament Church, 125 N 7th St - Sunday Bible study 9:45 AM, Sunday morning service 11 AM, Sunday potluck 12:30 PM, Sunday afternoon service 2 PM, Wed evening service 7 PM. Les Potter, 3153218.
CATHERINE VALENTINE TOWN COUNCIL, 4-YEAR TERM Catherine Valentine is a current member of the Glenrock Town Council since being unanimously approved to fill a vacant seat in January of 2012. “I knew there was an opening and decided that I had the time, energy and interest to serve for the year”, says Valentine. She is currently on the ballot for a 4-year term and as of the filing deadline, is running unopposed. Valentine has lived in Glenrock since June of 2010, when she accepted the position of a registered nurse at the Glenrock Health Clinic. She began her political career in Park County, Wyoming in February of 2003, becoming the first female coroner in Wyoming. Valentine is very active in the Glenrock Community, sitting on boards as well as doing volunteer work. She is a volunteer advocate for the Converse County Coalition Against Family Violence and sits on that board. She is a volunteer for the Glenrock Mainstreet Committee, the Christ Episcopal Church Vestry, and also with Totes of Hope.
Valentine has found her time on the Town Council to be interesting and rewarding. “I’m learning a lot but it’s all still pretty new.”
Key issues that are important to Care include continuing to improve Glenrock’s infrastructure and also moving forward on plans for the Paleon Building.
JOYCE BRYAN - TOWN COUNCIL, 2-YEAR TERM Joyce Bryan has been a resident of Glenrock for over 25 years and is running against John Dehler for the open 2-year seat on the Glenrock Town Council.
As for the time she has spent on the council and in her position as Mayor, Care feels she and the council have been very productive. “We have a good team, we work well together and we have accomplished a lot.”
Bryan is married and has two grown sons, both raised in Glenrock. At one point, she worked for the Town of Glenrock and was a substitute teacher for 10 years. She has helped with the Glenrock Housing Authority and also with the Chamber. With that in mind, Bryan feels that she understands the community and personally knows a large portion of the people in Glenrock. “Out of all the people running or sitting on the council, Sue (Dills), Linda (Care) and I have been here the longest.”
SUE DILLS - MAYOR Sue Dills is taking her second shot at running for mayor of Glenrock, challenging incumbent Linda Care for the position.
Bryan is running for the council seat because she feels that accountability is imperative when it comes to decisions made relating to the town. Bryan stated “People need to know what is going on, what the funds are being used for and where the time is spent”. Lastly and most simply put in her own words, “I just love Glenrock.” JOHN DEHLER - TOWN COUNCIL, 2-YEAR TERM The second name on the ballot for the 2-year Glenrock Town Council seat is John Dehler. He has been married to his wife Doris for 41 years and has two grown sons. Dehler is retired from the United States Air Force and is a consultant for the Department of Defense. He was a small business owner from 1994 to 2005 in Colorado Springs as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Diplomate and was a senior partner at the Front Range Institute for Mental Health in Colorado Springs.
Dills is a long-time resident of Glenrock, having lived here for about 40 years. She and her husband both graduated from Glenrock high school as did her two children. She is currently the Postmaster for the Glenrock post office and has been with the post office for 30 years. Dills applied to different vacant seats on the Glenrock Town Council in the past and decided in the last election, at the request of various residents, to run for mayor. She beat Linda Care in the primary election by one point, advancing to the general election, but lost to Mike McQueary. “I don’t have an agenda or an ax to grind, but we need to act more aggressively on things that have been let go” says Dills. She is concerned about the town’s infrastructure and how the town will take care of replacing and Continued Page 5
This is to inform the residents of Rolling Hills, that a Public Meeting will be held in the Town Hall of Rolling Hills, 38 South Badger, on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. This meeting is being held by the Governing Body of the Town of Rolling Hills to receive comments from the residents regarding the following: Ordinance 2012-112, Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013.
Do You Have a Question for Glenrock's Oldest Historian Annie Danaher? On Thursday, June 21st at 6 P.M. The Glenrock Library will host local resident Annie Danaher. Mrs. Danaher's reputation for local history knowledge is well known. Because of Mrs. Danaher's health, questions for the conversation should be submitted to the Glenrock Library in advance of the event. This gives Mrs. Danaher time to prepare her answers. The library is accepting questions now until Monday, June 18. Want to know about the social life of the town during the 1930s? How McDonald's store operated for decades as one of the town's most established general stores? What about the oil boom of the 1950s or the year the Episcopal church caught on fire? Annie Danaher is a wealth of local history and this presentation is an opportunity not to missed. Stop by the library today to make sure you are a part of the conversation.
Dehler moved to Converse County from Casper in 2006. He is on the board of the St. Louis Catholic Church Parish Council and was on the Glenrock Senior Citizen Center Board of Directors from 2007 to 2010. Having been a small business owner, an issue close to Dehler would be making Glenrock attractive to small businesses. He realizes the importance of drawing businesses to Glenrock and in order to do that, he feels Glenrock needs a strong, secure financial basis. “I have always been a fiscal conservative” states Dehler. “I want to help make sure that Glenrock has that financial security.” LINDA CARE - MAYOR Linda Care is the current Mayor of Glenrock, being appointed on 12/12/11 after the resignation of Mayor Mike McQueary due to illness, and is currently on the ballot for the upcoming mayoral election. Linda has lived in Glenrock since 1979 and is retired from the banking industry. In November of 2003, she applied for a vacancy on the Town Council and was selected out of eight applicants. She spent eight years on the Town Council and ran for mayor in the last election but came in third in the primary by one point and did not advance to the general election. She retained her council seat, acting also as Mayor pro tempore at times, and was voted in as Mayor after McQueary’s resignation.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 219 Lookout Dr, 4362217. Sacrament meeting, Sunday, 9:00 AM. Visitors welcome. Sunday School, 10:10. Glenrock First Southern Baptist Chapel, 485 E Birch St, 2516688. Sunday services 10:45 AM and 6:00 PM; Sunday School 9:30 AM; youth at Boys and Girls Club 5:30 PM. Tuesday Men's Bible Study at Rec Center 6:30 PM. Wed service 7:00 PM.
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Christ Episcopal Church, 415 W Cedar St, 436-8804; Summer schedule: Sunday worship service with communion, 10:45; NO Bible study or Sunday School.
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Pony Express Comes To Glenrock Library
Timing Is Everything in Emergency Situations Public Announcement For Converse County Residents Reflective Numbers Can Save Precious Time, and Your Life
Former National President of The Pony Express Les Bennington rides through Glenrock last year. Photo © Amanda Smith
Submitted by Trish Popovitch Les Bennington spoke with a fascinated crowd last Thursday night as he explained the Pony Express reride during his lecture at the Glenrock Library. The lecture was a part of the summer lecture series 'A Moment in Time' and no one knows their moment in time better than Mr. Bennington. Former national president of the Pony Express re-ride Association, Bennington explained the difference between the actual Pony Express and the folks that have commemorated its 19 month existence every year for the past 33 years. With images from the rerides and quotes from those who observed the real Pony Express during his heyday, Bennington managed to share his understanding of how a single human being can pit
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themselves against the weather and geography of Wyoming and surpass expectations.
The Pony Express will pass through Glenrock on June 19th this year around 2:30 PM so be on the lookout for our local riders. Last Thursday June 14 at 6PM it was the turn of former paleontologist and school district worker Jessica Smith and her stories of the Titanic disaster. Smith shared a Power Point presentation on her Titanic research as well as artifacts from the sunken ship itself. Please contact the library 436-2573 for further information about the lectures and those to follow in the coming weeks.
The Converse County Emergency Management Office would like to remind everyone that lives or works in an unincorporated area of the County to check, replace, or install reflective address numbers. These numbers are provided at no cost to you by the County Assessors’ office. These reflective address numbers are critical in helping locate your residence or place of business in the event of an emergency. Replacing these numbers would expedite emergency response units (law enforcement, fire, and EMS) with finding your location in a time of crisis. For the residents and business owners that are within a City or Town we would also like to remind you to make sure your addresses are of contrasting color to your home or place of business and visible from the street. Please stop by the Assessors’ office to pick up your new or replacement numbers. If you need any assistance please feel free to call Russ Dalgarn, Converse County Emergency Manager (307) 358-6880.
DEER CREEK DAYS ALL-STAR SALUTE TO THE USA AUGUST 3, 4, & 5, 2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Paleon Museum 2-Day Yard Sale - 506 W7st Birch Glenrock Library’s Annual Book Sale - 518 S. 4th Street Deer Creek Days Horse Sale Preview Art Show Reception & Critique - Town Hall Sponsored by: Deer Creek Drug & Memorial Hospital of Converse County Craft Fair - Town Park Co-ed Flag Football - Town Park Lions Club Cookout - 217 West Birch Deer Creek Days Annual Horse Sale—Birch Street Ranch Rodeo Calcutta - Following Horse Sale - 4Aces Parking lot Kids Parade line up at the Town Park, Sponsored by: Rockin’ Wranglers 4-H Club & G-Rock’s Kids Parade, Town Park, Sponsored by: Rockin’ Wranglers 4-H Club & G-Rock’s Welcome Address– Town Park 86’ers Car Club, Show – n – Shine - 509 West Birch Talent Show-$10 - Town Park Entertainment in the Park
SATURDAY - AUGUST 4 6:00 AM 5K Run/Walk Along Registration- South Rec. Complex, Sponsored by: XL Hardbanding 7:00 AM 5K Run/Walk Along Start Time - South Rec. Complex, Sponsored by: XL Hardbanding 8:00 AM 3 - On - 3 Basketball Tournament – Glenrock Rec. Center Tractor Pull Weigh Ins – Town Park 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Craft Fair - Town Park 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Art Show Viewing - Town Hall, Sponsored by: Deer Creek Drug & Memorial Hospital of Converse County 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Paleon Museum 2-Day Yard Sale - 506 West Birch 10:00 AM DEER CREEK DAYS PARADE LINE-UP – West end of Town 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Glenrock Library’s Annual Book Sale - 518 S. 4th Street Fundamental Baptist Church Family Feed- 404 West Birch 10:30 AM Lion’s Club Cookout - 217 West Birch 11:00 AM DEER CREEK DAYS PARADE, Sponsored by: Around The World Travel & Rocky Mountain Chimney
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IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PARADE Artist Demonstration provided by the Paisley Porch Gallery artist – Kimball Park Deer Creek Museum, 2nd Annual Historic Home Tour Community Baptist Church Ice Cream Social – Kimball Park 1st Southern Baptist Church Fun Center—games for kids Entertainment in the Park Central Wyoming Antique Tractor Club, Tractor Pulls, Town Park Ranch Rodeo - South Recreation Rodeo Arena Street Dance – Town Hall, Sponsored: G-Rock’s Valentine Speedway, races, West of Glenrock, Hwy 20/26, GATE FEE Deer Creek Homemakers Dance -Rec Center -non smoking, non drinking Family movie night, Kimball Park - Provided by: Glenrock Main Street Committee (Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to sit on) Deer Creek Days Classic Car Show Reg. - Town Park Sponsored by: NAPA of Glenrock & Classic Café & Pizza Joe Hand Memorial Golf Tournament - Glenrock Golf Course Horseshoe Tournament Registration- North End of Town Park Pancake Breakfast, Town Park, Hosted by: Central Wyoming Antique Club Open Jackpot Roping, Registration, So. Rec. Rodeo Arena Co-ed Mud Volleyball Tournament- Town Park Horseshoe Tournament - North End of Town Park Craft Fair - Town Park Community Baptist Church Services- Town Park Deer Creek Days Classic Car Show- Town Park Sponsored by: NAPA of Glenrock & Classic Café & Pizza Open Jackpot Roping, So. Rec. Rodeo Arena Entertainment in the Park Deer Creek Day Awards – Town Park For More Information call Glenrock Area Chamber of Commerce @ 307-436-5652 or #307-267-0800 Email: gacc@sdwinc.com GACC Gold Partners—Thank you for being a partner. Arctic Oilfield Services, Cameco Resources, Chesapeake Energy, Duke Energy Renewables, Memorial Hospital of Converse County NAPA of Glenrock, Oregon Trail Rural Health Center, PacifiCorp Energy, Pinkerton’s Western Collection , Process Power & Control The Glenrock Bird, Tidbits of Eastern Wyoming, Town of Glenrock, Wilderness Ridge Driveline and Automotive
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Elections Continued from Front Page maintaining it. According to Dills, whether the issue is infrastructure, public safety, or projects like the Paleon building, “We need to have a long-term plan for everything we do.” MIKE COLLING - COUNTY COMMISSIONER Mike Colling is hoping to maintain his seat as a Converse County Commissioner and is one of four candidates on the ballot vying for two open seats. Colling lives in Glenrock and was the Chief of Police for 18 years. He and his wife own the Paisley Shawl and Hotel Higgins in Glenrock. He has been on the Glenrock Cemetery Board as well as the St. Anthony School Board in Casper, Wyoming. He is a member of the American Legion and a past member of the Lions Club. If elected, this would be Colling’s second term as County Commissioner, and he is currently the Chairman. “It has been challenging and interesting, but I work with a bunch of great commissioners and so it is fun to be a part of the board”, says Colling. The job, however, has not always been easy. There have been issues that have divided members of the community, but Colling feels that the board has always done what it felt was best for the community. He would like to continue as Commissioner because he believes the group has been able to accomplish so much and there are many challenging issues the county will face in the near future. RICK GRANT - COUNTY COMMISSIONER Rick Grant will also defend his seat as a Converse County Commissioner. Grant was asked by several members of the community to add his name to the list of applicants when a seat was vacated by Dave Edwards. After careful consideration, he decided that it would be a good thing to have someone with a true agricultural background get involved. Grant is a fourth-generation resident of Converse County, with his great-grandfather being one of the first to homestead in this area. He and his wife of 31 years, Mary have raised three children and continue to run the ranch started by his great-grandfather in 1891. Grant served for 20 years on the local school board, has spent 30 years with the Converse County Rural Fire Department, over 15 years as a 4-H leader and 5 years on the Converse County Weed and Pest board. He was appointed as a County Commissioner in February of 2012 to that vacated seat by Dave Edwards. According to Grant, the last few months have definitely been a good experience. “There is a pretty steep learning curve, but I was involved in a lot of the issues prior to the appointment so I had some experience and I knew what was going to take place.” Some issues of importance to Grant include the mineral industry, agricultural items and the roads. When Grant took the appointment of County Commission-
er in February, he was asked whether he would then consider running for the seat in the following election. He agreed to do so and says Grant, “When I commit to something, I follow through.”
adopting. He is a rancher and a full-time pastor. Stroke has spent 34 years on the school board for Converse County District #1 and 10 years on the Wyoming School Board Association. Four years ago, Strock ran against Richard Cannady for the Wyoming legislature, but lost. Since then, he says he has received numerous calls by friends and community members requesting that he run for County Commissioner. According to Strock, he made the decision to run because he believes everyone should have competition and people should have choices in candidates.
JOSEPH VOILES - COUNTY COMMISSIONER A resident of Converse County since 1958, Joseph Voiles is on the ballot for a seat as a Converse County Commissioner. He is one of two Douglas residents challenging incumbents Mike Colling and Rick Grant, both of Glenrock, for a seat. Voiles graduated from Glenrock High School and has been married to his wife Terry since 1980. Voiles has spent time working in various industry fields including electronics, construction, and oil. He has worked in equipment operation at North Antelope Rochelle since 1986.
RICHARD CANNADY HOUSE DISTRICT 6 REPRESENTATIVE Richard Cannady has been Wyoming’s House District 6 representative for two terms and is running for his third.
Though this is his first campaign, Voiles has always wanted to run for the position. “I have no real issues or agenda, but I want to be involved. I think I can bring a different perspective to the table compared to the other commissioners”, says Voiles. He feels that because he has been involved in the mining and construction industries, he has something to offer the community.
Cannady is a Glenrock resident and small business owner, operating Glenrock Components for more than 25 years along with his wife, Mary. They have five children. Cannady is a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. Cannady has worked on the 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 House Judiciary Committee as well as the 2011 and 2012 House Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee. Cannady has also been involved in the Camp Guernsey Youth Challenge Program. Most recently, he has been busy in Cheyenne working on several important issues including highway financing and trying to improve discrepancies as far as juvenile justice across the counties. Cannady states, “We need a centralized system. Right now, the counties are all a little different.” Next week, he will spend some time focusing on the increased crime rates on the Indian Reservations.
TOM STROCK - COUNTY COMMISSIONER Another Douglas resident, Tom Strock will vie for a seat on the Converse County Board of Commissioners. Strock has lived in Douglas all 68 years of his life. “My Grandmother Strock was one of the first women to be born in Converse County, so my roots are about as deep as they go” says Strock. He is married to his wife, Loydaine and together they have raised six of their own children as well as 40 foster children and are currently in the process of
When asked why he chose to run for a third term, Cannady responded “Well, I still have a lot of unfinished business.” CHRIS SORGE - HOUSE DISTRICT 6 REPRESENTATIVE Chris Sorge will challenge longtime legislator Richard Cannady for his House District 6 seat. Sorge is 21-year-old college student from Douglas. He is originally from Nebraska. Despite several bouts of illness his senior year of high school as well as the threat of not being able to graduate, Sorge diligently worked to obtain his GED and then moved to Douglas to live with his grandparents and attend college. Sorge has experience working on campaigns for Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith, Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman and Nebraska Senator Mike Johanns. He was also chosen for the Youth Advisory Council Board. Sorge had the opportunity to intern for the last legislative sessions through Eastern Wyoming College and decided then and there that he wanted to run for the House District 6 legislative seat. Stating he was brought up with strong Christian values, Sorge believes he will have no problem taking a stand on hard issues. “I am not going to forget my grass roots”, he says. Sorge is staunchly pro-life, he supports the 2nd amendment, and believes in tough immigration laws. He is also against government-run healthcare. Of critical importance to Sorge is the condition of our county roads. He believes there could be a possible solution involving moving revenue collected from speeding tickets away from the school system and into the Wyoming Department of Transportation. If elected, Sorge would be the youngest Wyoming legislator.
JIM ANDERSON - SENATOR Jim Anderson began his first term as a Wyoming senator in 2000. He announced in April that he would run for re-election for the Senate, representing Wyoming District 2. Anderson is currently unopposed on the ballot. Anderson and his wife Pam have been residents of Glenrock since 1970. They both worked as teachers in Converse County and have two grown children.
with a good record and I believe I have been well-received.” He also adds “Wyoming is one of the best-run states in the country. The constituents expect it.”
The primary election is set to take place on August 21, 2012 and the general election will follow on November 6, 2012.
Anderson has worked as a Precinct Committeeman, a Wyoming State House Representative from 1997 - 2000, and a Senate Vice President of the Wyoming State Senate from 2007 - 2008. He was the Senate Majority Floor Leader from 2009 - 2010 an and has been a Wyoming State Senator from 2000-present, also being the President of the Wyoming State Senate since 2010. He is a member of the Glenrock Chamber of Commerce, the Moose Lodge, and the Wyoming Pioneer Association. He is also a member of the National Rifle Association, the Farm Bureau and the American Quarter Horse Association, as well as the Wyoming Horse Council and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. One concern for Anderson is the reduction of state revenue due coal and natural gas prices dropping. Anderson feels that because of this, the budget will be challenging, stating “We need to learn how to prioritize and have a strong understanding of the budget.” He knows it will be important for Wyoming to be able to keep people working, but also to be wise stewards of the environment and protect our natural resources. As for the time he has already spent representing Wyoming, Anderson says “I have a tremendous amount of experience
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Weekly Us Oil, Gas Rig Count Up By 13 To 1,971 2 Charged With Starting 2nd Glendo State Park Fire
The fire, separate from the fire that burned over 2600 acres the week of June 9, burned 6.5 acres before it was extinguished by local firefighters.
State Parks and Cultural Resources news release didn't name the individuals. According to state park officials, the two suspects on Wednesday shot Roman candles from a vehicle into a prairie area near the Bennett Hill campground at Glendo State Park, igniting the fire.
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Escaped Wyoming Convict Captured In South Dakota NEWCASTLE, Wyo. (AP) — Authorities say an inmate who escaped from the Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp in Newcastle earlier this week has been captured.
Authorities say Friesen was found missing on Monday.
Booking photo James Friesen courtesy Wyoming Honor Camp
The Corrections Department says it's conducting an internal investigation into Friesen's escape. Authorities say Friesen appears to had climbed the Perimeter Security Fence.
Investigation Finds Guernsey Park Fire Is Human Caused BOB MOEN,Associated Press (AP) — Investigators have determined a wildfire that scorched 2,800 acres in Guernsey State Park was started by humans, a state official said Wednesday.
Authorities issued an Amber Alert after the girl was discovered missing sometime after 3 a.m. May 19. She was found alive early that afternoon in an abandoned Jeep that had been reported stolen. Later medical examination found she had been sexually abused, officials say. Wyoming law prohibits public employees from releasing the identity of a person accused of sex crimes against a child unless charges are filed in district court. Typically, a circuit court judge hears evidence first and decides whether the prosecution's case is strong enough to proceed to district court. State law also prohibits public
employees from identifying the minor victim. Media organizations typically don't identify victims of sexual assault. Bruce Moats, a Cheyenne lawyer representing the media organizations, said Thursday that his clients are concerned about a growing trend of criminal cases being sealed off completely. "We understand this is being done because of the state law requiring the names of the accused and the victims not to be released publicly," Moats said. "We don't think that's correct, and we want the court to give us a ruling on that to help guide everyone on how these cases should be prosecuted." Moats said his clients are not challenging the constitutionality of the state law that forbids the release of a defendant's name until they're bound over to district court. However, he said prosecutors shouldn't try to use that law to close off all other information in the case. He said identifying information could be redacted while still allowing the media and the public access to information. "We're asking for a decision that they should not have closed off any hearings at the circuit court level without a specific finding that makes this case somehow different from every case alleging sexual assault," Moats said.
Crapser said the land where the fire started is owned by the state Military Department, but no military personnel or actions were involved in starting it. He declined to specify what ignited the fire, but said his office sent its preliminary report to local authorities.
The park remained closed Wednesday, but people who abandoned campers and boats were being allowed to retrieve their property. Schoene said about 600 campers were in the park Saturday but he had no estimate of the number of campers and boats left at the park.
filed a motion asking Judge Case to unseal the case file and proceedings, but the judge didn't act on it before Parks waived his preliminary hearing and the case advanced to district court. "An entire court proceeding was allowed to go on without being open to the public, and with no opportunity being given to challenge that decision, that's what it boils down to," Angell said. Attempts to reach Converse County Attorney Quentin Richardson and Chief Deputy County Attorney John B. Robinson for comment on Thursday were unsuccessful. They did not immediately return telephone messages seeking comment. Parks faces an arraignment hearing in district court later this month.
(AP) — The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. is down by 13 this week to 1,971.
Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. reported Friday that 1,405 rigs were exploring for oil and 562 were looking for gas. Four were listed as miscellaneous. A year ago this week, Baker Hughes reported 1,860 rigs.
Of the major oil- and gas-producing states, Colorado, New Mexico, West Virginia and Wyoming were up by two rigs apiece.
Texas declined by eight rigs, and Oklahoma and Colorado were down five each. North Dakota was down by three rigs, and Louisiana dropped by two. Arkansas and Pennsylvania fell by one each. Alaska was unchanged.
The rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981 and bottomed out at 488 in 1999.
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Jim Angell, executive director of the Wyoming Press Association, said this week that the association's board is concerned that the public was excluded from Park's initial appearance and that the circuit court was prepared to hold Park's preliminary hearing in secret. The Casper Star-Tribune had
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Firefighters not involved in mopping up hot spots were being released to other fires in the region. It appeared all major park facilities were saved, according to Gary Schoene, spokesman for the state Parks and Cultural Resources Department.
The fire destroyed one private cabin and threatened the tiny community of Hartville and surrounding area of scattered residences before some 600 firefighters, aided by helicopters dropping water, made substantial progress in containing the fire Monday.
The Wyoming Press Association, several Converse CountyWyoming newspapers, The Casper Star Tribune and The Associated Press filed papers in Converse County District Court on Wednesday seeking a judicial ruling that it was improper to exclude the public from circuit court hearings involving defendant Robert J. Parks, 22.
About 50 residents were allowed to return Tuesday. The fire was 95 percent contained.
State Forester Bill Crapser said the fire started Saturday in a grassy and brushy area next to the park and then spread to nearby trees. Driven by strong winds, the fire grew quickly and burned into the park, forcing the hasty evacuation of hundreds of campers, boaters and other visitors, some of whom left behind their boats and campers.
Platte County Undersheriff Grady Winders declined to comment.
(AP) — Several media organizations are challenging a judge's decision to close initial court proceedings in the criminal prosecution of a Casper man accused of kidnapping and sexual abuse in last month's abduction of a Glenrock girl.
The Converse County attorney's office released Park's name June 1 only after he waived a preliminary hearing in circuit court and his case advanced to district court. Circuit Judge I. Vincent Case Jr. earlier had closed Park's initial court appearance to the public.
The Wyoming Department of Corrections says 24-year-old James Friesen was apprehended Wednesday night by a Weston County sheriff's deputy in Pennington County, S.D.
Friesen was sentenced in 2011 to three to five years for forgery. The Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp is a minimum security facility.
BEN NEARY,Associated Press Edited by Amanda Smith
Longtime Glenrock resident, Wilbur Arthur Smith, 85, passed away peacefuuly at Central Wyoming Hospice on Tuesday, June 5th, 2012. Wilbur was born on September 9, 1926 in Muncie, Indiana to Elmer and Gladys Smith. Wilbur joined the United States Navy August 23, 1944, serving through World War II. He served aboard the USS Tennessee and the USS Strom King and was awarded two Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign medals, an American Area Campaign medal, and a a World War II Victory medal. He was honorably discharged June
"I'm not aware of any campgrounds that were damaged, but there could have been some campsites that were lost," Schoene said.
3, 1948. Wilbur loved his children and is survived by two daughters, Tana and Karen, and one son, Sam. He is also survived by longtime faithful friends Mike and Judi Colling of Glenrock. At Wilbur’s request, after cremation, his remains will be interned at Oregon Trail Veterans’ Cemetary in Evansville, Wyoming. No services are planned. In Wilbur’s memory, donations to Central Wyoming Hospice would be appreciated. Wilbur, you will be missed.
Cheston Wells York A funeral service for Cheston Wells York, 33, was held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 11, 2012 at the Gorman Funeral Homes – Converse Chapel in Douglas, Wyoming with Pastor Ron Blain officiating. Interment was at the Douglas Park Cemetery. Cheston York died Thursday, June 7, 2012 at his ranch home near Lance Creek, Wyoming.
Officials planned to reopen parts of the park where the fire did not reach on Friday, he said. Elsewhere in Wyoming, an 8,500acre fire in northeast Albany County also was fully contained. “
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(AP) — The Wyoming parks department says two people have been charged with third-degree arson for starting a fire at Glendo State Park by shooting fireworks.
News Organizations Challenge Glenrock Kidnapping Case Closure
Cheston was born November 11, 1978 in Douglas, Wyoming the son of Donald Lee and Jerldine Laurel (McMackin) York. Cheston was raised in Douglas by his parents, Donald and Linda, and graduated from Douglas High School in 1998. Cheston worked a short time as an oilfield roustabout and on pipeline construction, but his heart was always in ranching. He worked on several ranches in Converse County, most recently for Jim Werner (Werner Ranches) at Lance Creek. Ranching was more than a job, but a way of life for Cheston, he was a true cowboy. Cheston was an active Boy Scout, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and a past Master Councilor of Douglas Chapter Order of DeMolay. He was active with the Rural Firefighters Association. Cheston loved spending time and working with his grandparents. Cheston is survived by his parents, Don and Linda York, of Douglas; sisters, Corrina (Justin) Lane of Casper, Wyoming
and Jessica York of Torrington, Wyoming; niece, Keylee Lane of Casper; grandparents, Dave and Connie Rodeman and Garland McNare; aunts and uncles, Bob (Linda) York, Waldon (Buttons) York, Wayne (Barb) York, Donna York, Ron (Keri) McNare, Lisa McNara, Jeannie (Chuck) Davis, Clinton (Sharon) Rodeman, Rena (CB) Valentine, and Colton (Tanna) Rodeman; and numerous cousins. Cheston was preceded in death by his mother, Jerldine, on July 26, 1980 and grandparents, Earl and Dorthy York. Serving as pallbearers will be John York, Corey Lengkeek, Chad McNare, Shawn Hildebrand, Travis Wright, and Justin Kremers Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and on Monday from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. A memorial to the Converse County Rural Firefighter Association in care of George Etchemendy, 540 Twenty Mile Creek Road, Lost Springs, Wyoming 82224 would be appreciated by the family. The Gorman Funeral Homes – Converse Chapel of Douglas is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at gormanfh.com.
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Services (HHS) to transfer $20 million out of the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF) and spend it on a health care law public relations campaign. In their letter, the Senators point out that earlier this year when they tried to pass legislation that would use PPHF funds to offset extending the student loan interest rate reduction for one year, the President and his advisors recommended vetoing it.
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State to reopen Guernsey State Park
The Senate voted 50-46 to table the amendment, effectively blocking efforts to end the sugar program. The overall farm bill is still being debated in the Senate.
The park has been closed since last Saturday, when a wildfire chased out hundreds of campers and visitors. It reopened at 9 a.m. Friday.
GUERNSEY, Wyo. (AP) — Guernsey State Park in southeast Wyoming is open to campers, boaters and visitors again.
The fire is mostly out, and park visitors will be allowed into unburned areas. Domenic Bravo of the state parks department warns that visitors
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Guernsey State Park To Reopen After Fire
people that opponents of the sugar program wish to protect,” said Enzi. “With stability in sugar markets – confectioners, food manufacturers and beverage makers – have a steady supply of quality sugar without wild price swings. Not only are U.S. sugar prices stable under this program but the United States offers sugar users some of the lowest prices in the developed world.”
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should stay out of burned areas and be cautious of burned or weakened trees that could fall. Skyline Drive and the North Entrance to Long Canyon will be open, but Lakeshore Drive on the east side of Guernsey Reservoir will remain closed. Sandy Beach boat ramp will be open, but the Newell Bay ramp remains closed. Fire restrictions limit campers to charcoal grills with lids and propane stoves.
“Let the Vetting Begin!” So, what flavor of ice cream would you choose? Vanilla or Vanilla? What? At first blush, that was my reaction after reading the Glenrock Independent’s profile of the two candidates for Glenrock’s Mayoral race. At first glance, any distinction evaporated rapidly between Sue Dills, 2010 runner up, and challenger to Mayor Pro-Tem Linda Care. Both tout support for infrastructure that Dills defines as the “lifeblood of the town.” And both verbalized concern over the A-Square deal that “turned sour” according to Care. No bright line, and the distinction was murky at best. However, after further probing, in the next installment, our choice may be chocolate or vanilla. Pledging to vet the hopefuls of the House District 6 and Mayor’s race, a brief explanation for clarity is in order. Candidates for both races willingly and graciously submitted to a gentle “grilling” that came with a warning label, “I am not a reporter, but an opinion writer.” Incumbent Richard Cannady and challenger Chris Sorge’s interviews were face-to-face. The Mayoral candidate’s queries were conducted by phone, to accommodate deadlines and schedules. To that end, the questions, a series of six for the HD 6 were identical. By any measure, the outcome of the 2010 HD 6 contest was razor thin. Only eleven votes sealed Rick Grant’s fate in his run against incumbent Cannady, who is seeking his third term. Further proof that our vote counts. Too soon to speculate the outcome this year, but early indicators portend another good one. Questions were crafted to elicit a candidate’s philosophy and stance on specific issues, and that which compels them to seek office, and to compare and contrast their responses. Questions were straight forward. On the House side, when asked what specific principle, or principles, would guide them in public debates, voting, or their comportment in the primary, Cannady replied “how he was raised” “following his conscience” and “what was best for Converse County and Wyoming.” Similarly Sorge answered, “connection with HD 6 voters,’ “staying to his word,” “Christian values,” and, “telling the truth.” Secondly, when asked what they were most proud of in the past two years, or in recent history, without hesitation, Cannady heralded his vote for HB 88, that ultimately stiffened statutorily penalties for repeat offenders charged with a DUI or DWI. He lost a daughter to a drunk driver, Inexperienced Sorge claimed it was, “getting his life on the right track,” he clarified, “from the wrong direction” with loving support from family members. And third, on social issues, was a tripartite question, “Are you pro-life?” “Are you anti-abortion?” and, “Have you personally acted in any manner to prevent or oppose abortion on demand? Cannady made exceptions to his apposition to abortion for “rape, incest and the life of the mother.“ The incumbent claimed he apposes using abortion as birth control, identifying himself as “anti-abortion.” His challenger unambiguously replied in the affirmative on the first two questions, without exceptions, and labeled abortion as murder. Neither candidate could recall taking personal action to oppose or prevent abortion on demand. One of the thorniest, more pressing issues of how legislators will fund the repair of Wyoming’s deteriorating roads and highways, prompted question four, “Would vote to raise taxes to fund our roads and highways?” Cannady believes we have no choice, and advocates a “fuel tax” or “use tax” and, as Republican Phil Nicholas, Laramie said, lawmakers can not continue “kicking the can down the road approach.” It only exacerbates the situation. “Only as last resort,” Sorge argued. He will unveil his plan during the primary. The Joint Transportation Committee, pointed out the grim statistics in the last session and looked at either a hike in gasoline tax or an extra penny of sales tax. No silver bullets? It’s his 45 plus years of operating his own business, serving on a variety of boards and legislative committees, and his two term voting record in the legislature, plus his “unfinished business” for Wyoming, that Cannady offered to the fifth question, “Why should citizens of HD 6 vote for you?” Sorge countered that, though young, he entered the “political arena at age 14 in high school,“ worked for two political campaigns in Nebraska, for a governor and congressman, and served a brief stint as an intern for Republican Senator Jim Anderson. In terms of the critical need of timely communication to their constituency, Cannady reported that he received “almost 500 emails a day during legislative sessions” He claims he is always available on week-ends, and at his place of business. The “rap” against him has been accessibility during legislative sessions, and his reluctance to “speak in public.” His new website should be up and running in about three weeks, he estimated. A bold step for the senior legislator. Incumbency has benefits and liabilities. Sorge, in courting voters, on the other hand, is convinced he can “better represent the district” with “stronger and quicker resolution to problems” and “faster decision making than the incumbent.” He plans, for example, to keep his current website updated, to assemble a committee composed of a broad range of his constituency, to convene on week-ends, keeping them abreast of legislative activities, and subsequently, those members will disseminate news to the citizenry. A bold statement for the youthful challenger. The “rap” lodged at Sorge is, not surprisingly, his youth and virtual inexperience. The final question, “Would you agree to at least two public debates during the primary?” The incumbent responded with a rather tepid “Yes” with a caveat, “But my schedule is tight!” By his own admission, like the plague, Cannady avoids public speaking. In contrast, the effervescent Sorge offered a resounding “Yes”, and anticipates engaging his rival in a public exchange of ideas. Further, he vowed that his campaign manager would promptly contact Cannady to schedule at least one debate in Douglas and another in Glenrock. A “home and away” game for each. Can the incumbent afford to “duck” his challenger? Can Sorge, with his exuberance, stay on message in a public debate? The political pundits maintain that few voters change their mind due to a debate. However, ask Fritz Mondale about his second debate with Ronald Reagan in 1984. By August 21st, the veil of mystery will have been removed. What do you think? Engage the candidates and let them know what you think. Next installment, the “Mayoral Girls” will get their turn.
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What You Need To Hear Okay, so here’s the thing. You can go day-by-day hearing things you don’t "want" to hear, and you can also go every single day and hear things that you "need" to hear. Do you know how to differentiate it? Most people don’t. Of those that know me, they love me because I am brutally honest, straightforward, and up front. I don’t hold things back from my friends, family, or if I just met you. It’s gotten me where I am today, and I am thankful I have that capability. However, when it comes to you, your feelings, and your sanity – sometimes you need to hear that brutal honesty. With my friends, I can either hurt their feelings or make their day. If you need to hear the truth – you can come running to me for it. There are not a lot of people like that in the world. Most people tell you what you want to hear, not what you need to hear. This happened to me the other day. I was having somewhat of a rough week, what with big changes at my work, an assistant not listening to what I was asking him to do, my adoption of a cat from a rescue, drama with friends, and more. I was
You know... this old world is changin’, just like I reckon it’s suppose to. We can’t dwell on the past, but we can, still be like we are suppose to be, have manners respect, integrity, pride and honesty. Have respect for your neighbors, respect your fellow man. Take care of this here country, be good stewards of the land. Always have good manners, say yes sir and no
ma’am. Have pride in what you do, don’t fall and hurt your can. Always have integrity, do what you say you’ll do. Honesty is always best and that my friends is true. Don’t follow someone else’s track, make a trail just for you. If you follow these here rules; you’ll never make yerself blue.
Let's face it. Trash talk isn't the most lovely of subjects but I don't think there's a rational person on this planet that doesn't realize that we have a serious garbage problem. The average American (and I use the term 'average' in the kindest of ways) creates 4.5 pounds of trash per day. Roughly estimated the USA dumps 1.4 billion pounds of trash into landfills every 24 hours. 42% of this trash is packaging. Yes, I'm a bit compulsive. I analyzed the trash and made notes on how to improve. Few of you will keep a 'trash log' and that's OK. Less plastic wrap, paper napkins, and paper towels would be an improvement, of that I was certain, but what made the difference was less packaging! Processed food is packaged in boxes and plastic for a 'one time' use. And that was the bulk of most of the garbage that was eliminated. Every piece of plastic ever made still exists today. Let me repeat that. Every piece of plastic ever made still exists today. Plastic doesn't break down and biodegrade - at least not in our lifetime so far. Scientists estimate that products such as polyethylene plastic grocery bags will take approximately 1,000 years to break down. Gives you a whole new perspective on the wisdom of reusable grocery bags doesn't it?
a little stressed out. I'm not incredibly close to my family and I find it weird to randomly hug a coworker, so I kept my being upset, inside. Then, the other day my upsetedness was coming to a head, when out of the blue an incredibly kind word was spoken from a person I would never have guessed saying something like this, and it took me by surprise – he said “Wes – I thank God every day that I came across you. I have all these ideas in my head, and I never can seem to find people to understand what they are, let alone make them happen. I’m thankful every day you’re here.” I needed to hear something like that – extremely random, out of the blue. Of course, it’s always great when there are things you "want" to hear, paired with what you "need" to hear.
Trash Talk
Recycle you say? Did you know that we are outsourcing much of our recycling to China? I won't even attempt to delve into the economics involved there. I would bet, however, that it's not a sustainable solution. Fast food and convenience foods are one of the biggest culprits. We should avoid them because of their preservatives, salt, sugar, dyes and additives, but another reason is the trash they generate. Yes dear readers, I have been a Burger King fanatic in the past. Guilty as charged. And once in awhile I will treat myself to that Coke Icee in the plastic cup with the plastic straw that aliens far into the future will find in excess scattered from sea to shining sea (if there are any seas left by then).
I neglected to remember that my stress was caused because I wasn’t reminding myself of my own self worth. I was too wrapped up in everybody and everything else to remember that. The key to getting compliments? Take it humbly. Confidence is good, boastful is not.
was letting herself get down and depressed. However, in a situation such as this person's (losing their job, and having a hard time finding one) the key is; you can’t find something new if you’re being mopey and pouty – your potential future employer will definitely notice this. I finally sat down with this person, and provided some blatant honesty. I let this person know that you need to straighten up, put your big girl panties on, deal with the situation and get out there and find a new job.
This can also happen to you on the flip side. Sometimes you need brutal honesty to help you straighten your life up. Recently, someone close to me was dealt a really crappy set of cards. This person
My whole point right now is don’t tell people what they "want" to hear. It’s rarely good. You can sugar coat things or deliver messages honestly and with integrity, and however best suits you.
Just don’t lie to somebody about what they need to do or what needs to happen. You’ll notice people respect you a lot more. Keep your chin up, Glenrock and beyond, and help everybody else keep a stiff upper lip as well. Things will happen that will rock your world from time to time and, good or bad, if you deal with it head on, the outcome could be the greatest feeling in the world.
One bag of garbage a week. Size of bag? One tall kitchen garbage bag of trash a week. That's what I now generate. The irony is that I put that garbage in a PLASTIC garbage bag. I did find some biodegradable garbage bags, as well as compostable ones from www. greenpaperproducts.com and now use them regularly. Reusable water bottles, canvas grocery bags, cloth sacks for fruits and vegetables, buying food in bulk rather than processed foods are just some of the suggestions for cutting down on plastic and waste. I have a good friend who makes it a contest with her children to see what sorts of ideas and solutions they can come up with rather than use plastic and generate trash. These kids are learning valuable lessons about caring for themselves and for the environment as part of their daily living, which is much easier than trying to change lifelong habits in the future.
Also – to my good friends Stephanie and Penny – Thank you for the flowers delivered to my work. I needed that. Questions or comments for Wes? Email me at wes@ theglenrockbird.com
Dear Sassy,
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I have a loving husband and two children. The three of them want a CAT (yes my hubby does, too) and I HATE cats but want to compromise. I cannot stomach the thought of what I consider to be gross, of having a cat in the house but we all went to the petstore and I have to admit, the little ones were cute and it was neat to see the looks on my kids’s faces and my husband’s face too. Is there any way to handle my extreme dislike for a CAT? I love dogs, why can’t they want a dog? You know why? They don’t want the responsibility! They all say cats are easier to take care of. So, any suggestions? Darla in Evansville Good luck Darla. Sassy
Well Miss Darla me being a hater of cats I say heavens no on the cat!!!! But you seem like since you went with your family to look at the kittens, that maybe you can compromise. Take it from a mother with experience, cats are far more easy to tend to than dogs, so in the long run you are saving yourself headaches and extra work, because you ultimately would end up caring for the dog. So get the family to sign a formal agreement, that the first time YOU have to clean the litter box because it’s gone unattended, the cat goes bye bye!!! Good luck Darla. Sassy Do you have a question for Sassy? Email her: sassy@theglenrockbird.com and you will be automatically entered to win a Kindle Fire.
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MHCC Announces Construction on “Invisible Architecture” Memorial Hospital of Converse County announced construction has begun on the hospital’s “invisible architecture.” Values Coach and Author, Joe Tye spent time with hospital staff, leadership, providers, and board of directors discussing how personal values affect an organization’s culture. Tye describes himself as a “recovering hospital administrator” and has worked in hospitals across the country as well as other industries. His presentations to Memorial Hospital staff were a mixture of healthcare issues, patient satisfaction, and self empowerment. “Invisible architecture is to the soul of your hospital what physical architecture is to its body” according to Tye. “For a hospital to survive the coming years, everyone must be aligned with similar values and common goals. Patient’s won’t remember how nice the hospital lobby looks, they will remember how they were treated” said Tye. Hospital officials want to strengthen both the invisible and visible architecture creating a unique healthcare haven in Douglas that will withstand upcoming changes in healthcare, keeping the hospital independent into the future. CEO Ryan Smith has seen the values program work before. “I come from an accounting background, so it is difficult for me to spend money on intangible things. When I started as CEO at my last hospital in Alaska, Joe Tye had already been contracted to work with
the staff. I was very skeptical at first, but saw how Joe’s values based teachings began to work. Employees started taking charge of their lives, the atmosphere changed in the hospital, and our patient satisfaction scores improved dramatically” said Smith. The Affordable Care Act has been a game changer for hospitals. Performance and patient satisfaction scores are now tied directly to Medicare reimbursements forcing hospitals to rethink how they interact with their patients. According to Smith, Critical Access Hospitals like Memorial Hospital are currently exempt, but Smith does not believe CAH’s will remain exempt forever. “We have to start preparing for the upcoming healthcare changes now, and I can’t think of a better way to start than looking at the values we uphold as an organization” said Smith. Six months ago the hospital purchased Joe Tye’s book The Florence Prescription for each of its employees and asked that they read the fictional story of what Florence Nightingale would think of the modern hospital. Employees began reading the book and related to the fictional characters and patients. “Staff started sending me emails thanking me for the book, and telling me how they were going to make a conscious effort to change their lives” said Smith. The anticipation of Joe’s visit to Douglas created a great buzz around the hospital and his presentations did not disappoint.” Smith is serious about changing the culture of
the hospital and wants everyone who works at Memorial Hospital to know how important they are to the future success of the organization. Misti McCoy, RN and Clinical Applications Specialist at Memorial Hospital, is leading a group of employees whose goal is to re-evaluate the hospitals current values statement and replace it with values individual employees consider to be important in their daily lives. “Our current organizational values of Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence don’t necessarily reflect the personal values of our employees, and are not really values at all, but rather outcomes or behaviors” said McCoy. “We have great people at Memorial Hospital, our group is excited to take the values of the individuals who work here and adapt them for our hospital” said McCoy.
community leaders, business professionals, clergy, educators, and others who took part in the two hour presentation. Tye’s challenge to the community group was to support the hospital in their values quest and to perhaps even include the rest of the community in the journey. “While we have been very successful working with individuals and their organizations, we have never had an entire community take part in our values teaching. Douglas could easily be that community” said Tye. With more than 340 staff, Memorial Hospital is the second largest employer in the community. The hospital hopes
to effect change in how everyone looks at their personal values, and hopes their employees will have an impact in the community as a whole. Additional information about Values Coach can be found at www. valuescoachinc.com. Some of Tye’s latest books, including the Florence Prescription, will be available at the Whistle-Stop Mercantile Book Store in Douglas.
On Thursday evening, Tye spoke to the community at the EWC Auditorium. The crowd was made up of
Casper Car/Motorcycle Accident Claims One Life, Injures Another by Amanda Smith According to Detective Tweedie of the Casper Police Department an accident that took one life and injured another, occurred at approximately 12:40 a.m. om Wednesday June 8th. The accident happened at the crossing of E. Yellowstone and McKinley. According to Tweedie two motorcycles were headed westbound on Yellowstone approaching a yellow flashing light. An unidentified driver, a minor, had approached the red
flashing light on McKinley and came to a complete stop before proceeding into the intersection. “The driver of the vehicle on McKinley did not run the red light.” Stated Tweedy. One motorcycle driven by Robert Bennet of Casper with passenger Wendy Amato of Georgia collided with the vehicle. Bennet was pronounced dead at Wyoming Medical Center and Amato was flown to Colorado and remains in critical condition. The fault of the accident remains under investigation. Bennet’s wife, Pearl Bennet,
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was behind Bennet and carried a passenger who also suffered a broken ankle. It is not clear if Pearl’s bike also struck the vehicle or if the bike came to rest just after Bennet’s bike collided with the vehicle. Reportedly the occupants of the other vehicle were not injured in the accident. The Glenrock Bird Central News does not release the names of minors in the situation where a car accident case involving a minor is still under investigation.
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