$ 00 GLENROCK SINCE 1922 1 Thursday, February 22, 2018 NDEPENDENT Volume 97 Number 08 IGLENROCK’S OFFICIAL NEWS SOURCE IN PRINT AND ON THE WEB Four-day week on the horizon How the Glenrock school budget cuts will affect you

By Melissa Peterson teachers alone. would be in need of daycare [email protected] With this proposed plan, on Fridays. The board was sur- the community of Glenrock prised though when they sent After Glenrock School Dis- reacted with both positivity and out a survey and 70 percent of trict was informed in the fall of concern. One concern the board parents said they did not need 2017 that a $500,000 budget cut was bracing for was what will the extra childcare; with 76 was coming their way, they be- students do on Fridays if they’re percent supporting the proposed gan to formulate a plan to keep not in class. The board began four-day week. the schools open. To prepare for discussions with the Boys & “It sounds scary at first, but the expected cut, the Cost Sav- Girls Club to have access to the I don’t think it’s going to be a ings Task Force was formed in gym and pool as a place where problem,” Vice Chairman Casey November of 2017. students can have structured Tillard said. “We cut as much as we could activities. In regard to not be- When it comes to moving the last year without affecting the ing in class, the community seventh and eighth graders from kids,”GSD Schoolboard Chair- was concerned with the juvenile the middle to the high school, woman Vicki Widiker said. crime rate escalating. The board the board and teachers see it as At the first meeting, members reassured them that they have a way to combine their efforts of the community, students and talked to the Glenrock Police and utilize what they have; as teachers were invited to an open Department, and they might moving them together will cre- forum where they bounced ideas need to keep an extra eye out ate a general focus and allow back and forth in an effort to for any suspicious activity. The the teachers to instruct multiple create a plan. As a result, taking school board does not see this grades. Most teachers in GSD away Friday classes by cutting as a problem though. are certified to teach from kin- back to a four-day school week “Chief (Tim) Hurd has re- dergarten to 12th grade. became the top idea, along ally prided himself on juvenile We’re scared to death.______with moving the seventh and crime going down in the last few GSD School Board Vice Chairman Casey Tillard, eighth-grade classes into the years,” District Superintendent Please see uts, C about the expected $500k budget cut next year high school. Cutting back on Coley Shadrick said. page A-5 Fridays alone would save the The next main concern they ‘ ’ district $40,000 in just substitute anticipated was families who

EIS meeting shows oil New major wind project announced east of Glenrock along WYO 59 Rocky Mountain Power has which would be built, owned and • Add approximately $120 jobs coming near you selected four new wind projects operated by PacifiCorp. million in tax revenue from – including one in Converse • A 250 MW wind project in construction; County – to fulfill plans to sig- Carbon County, which would • Bring significant post-con- By Ethan Brogan out carrying a tattered map. nificantly expand the amount of be built, owned and operated by struction annual tax revenues [email protected] Sterling Moore stood with commissioners and wind energy serving customers PacifiCorp. starting at approximately $11 BLM following the meeting, holding the map by 2020. “The new wind projects are million in 2021 and growing to The first meeting to discuss an oil and gas En- detailing the amount of active wells around her The four projects will ex- part of the company’s Energy $14 million annually by 2024 vironmental Impact Statement solidified rumors cattle ranch. pand Rocky Mountain Power’s Vision 2020 initiative, which The cost of the four new of the vast amount of commodities nestled in “We are already at the point where we are so owned and contracted wind will significantly expand the wind projects is estimated at Converse County. saturated we are having to run below capacity of power by about 60 percent and company’s Wyoming wind fleet approximately $1.5 billion, The proposed Environmental Impact Statement our livestock,” Moore said. “It could potentially add enough new wind energy to and benefit the state and lo- which is significantly less on a is still in a drafting stage, but has accounted for be disastrous for us.” power approximately 450,000 cal economies,” said Cindy A. per-megawatt basis than when approximately 5,000 oil and natural gas wells on Moore’s mother, Frankie Addington, stressed average homes, the company Crane, Rocky Mountain Power the new wind and transmission 1,500 pads with projections to generate between concerns of fracking negatively impacting the said Tuesday. President and CEO. “The proj- plan was first announced last $18-$28 billion during a 10 year period. Another water supply for their cattle. The bids were selected fol- ect also includes a 140-mile April, the company said in a aspect is the prospective 8,000 jobs predicted to “You’re putting yourself at risk,” Addington lowing a request for proposal segment of the Gateway West news release issued Tuesday hit Converse County. said. (RFP) issued in September high-voltage transmission line morning. The per-megawatt The Bureau of Land Management spearheaded More information on the EIS will be available at 2017. The RFP establishes a in Wyoming to connect the new reduction in project costs help the discussion in Douglas Tuesday, with Converse a public meeting tonight, Feb. 22, at the Glenrock competitive bidding process for wind energy to Rocky Mountain make the Energy Vision 2020 County Commissioner Jim Willox acting as the Town Hall. the company to select the most Power’s grid.” initiative lower cost compared representative for the county. The EIS is still in its drafting stage and has cost-effective new wind projects. The additional wind gen- to other resource alternatives, “It is really going to end on the pace of develop- entered public comment period until March 12. The four selected projects are: eration and associated transmis- such as energy market purchas- ment and what comes out in the analysis,” BLM Comments can be sent in to blm_wy_casper_wy- • A 400 MW wind project in sion line were identified in the es, to meet forecasted customer Public Affairs Officer Brady Owens said Tuesday. [email protected] Converse County, which would company’s 2017 Integrated Re- energy use. “We really don’t quite know at this point how it is be built by NextEra Energy source Plan as part of a broader The $1.5 billion worth of going to shake out.” Resources, LLC, with half of approach to cost-effectively wind energy projects is part of Willox has been working on the draft for the the project owned by PacifiCorp meet customers’ energy needs the $3.5 billion investment the EIS and sees it as a huge economic opportunity and half of the project owned during the next 20 years. Com- company is making on energy for the county. and delivered by NextEra under pleting the wind projects by production and transmission “It is an exciting time for Converse County,” a Power Purchase Agreement. 2020 will allow the company to from now until 2020. Willox said. “The oil and gas development that The company did not say ex- use federal production tax cred- Pending approval from state this project represents is going to bring a lot of actly where the project would its to provide net cost savings to commissions, acquisition of economic activity to our county.” be located. customers throughout the life of rights of way and receipt of Willox mentioned the importance of 5,000 wells • A 161 MW wind project the projects. permits, construction of the new as still part of the EIS draft, stressing that nothing in Uinta County, which would The projects are also ex- wind and transmission projects is is set in stone. be built by Invenergy, LLC, pected to: expected to begin in 2019. “It is a planning document so we can understand and owned and operated by • Create between 1,100 Visit the following link for the impacts to the community, to the environment, PacifiCorp. and 1,600 construction jobs in more information about Energy to the social economics,” Willox said. • A 500 MW wind project in Wyoming and more than 200 Vision 2020: https://www.rocky- In the room of more than 40 residents, two stuck Carbon and Albany counties, full-time positions; mountainpower.net/ev2020

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Facts from Fossils Police Log

When snow depth measures our driveway and sidewalks. birthing of one large baby “K- The Glenrock Police Depart- • Codi Baughman, 31, was Investigations at least a foot we ‘Modern Fos- The world is a better place selected life history” giving ment responded to calls Feb. cited for driving without a li- sils’ look back on memories when you join those who the young a high level of care, 13-20. Arrests, citations and cense Feb. 15. • A loose horse on Platt and given all that is going on spread random acts of kindness while the animals birthing a investigations are listed with • A warning was issued for Street was reported Feb. 13. in the world I would like to fo- or pay it forward and it doesn’t high number of offspring is others below: stop sign violation on Roanoke • Animal patrol was called to cus on those who live in “The cost anything. called the “r-selected” variety. Trail Feb. 16. Cougar Road Feb. 13. Arrests and citations Great Valley” (referring to our Glenrock still has a lot to The animal that has massive • A warning for white light to • A dog at large on Lookout Lance formation dinosaurs). offer. Included in those things number of babies indicate that • Erick Richardson, 27, was the rear and broken passenger Drive was reported Feb. 13. In the winter of ’62 our young are the Deer Creek Historical they don’t receive individual arrested for a warrant out of side brake light was issued on • A dog at large on Lookout family migrated to Glenrock. It Museum and their volunteers care and many of them are lost. Natrona County Feb. 13. Birch Street Feb. 16. Drive was reported Feb. 13. was snowy, the streets in most and The Paleon and its volun- The study, by the Natu- • A warning for speed was • A warning for speed was • A dog at large was reported areas were unpaved but it was teers. They are part of the icing ral History Museum of Los issued on Fourth Street Feb. 13. issued on Birch Street Feb. 16. on Aspen Street Feb. 14. the people that made it special. on the cake because most often Angeles (as published in Li- • A verbal warning for equip- • A warning for passenger • Dogs at large were reported The pioneers were active, the we provide moments away veScience) believe that one ment was issued on Ash Street side brake light was issued on on Lookout Drive Feb. 14. newbies were part of the mix from the difficult things we factor that influences the num- Feb. 14. Birch Street Feb. 16. • A dog at large on North and it made for a great place face. I know from their com- bers birthed is the environ- • A warning for brake light • A verbal warning for im- Bobcat Road Feb. 16. to live. ments that our guests leave our ment. A stable environment was issued on Fourth Street proper stop was issued on Sixth • A hit and run accident So many folks in general town thinking that Glenrock is usually results in smaller num- Feb. 14. Street Feb. 17. was reported on Birch Street have become so angry that it a good place to have visited. bers of offspring because they • A citation was issued for • Haury Garcia, 30, was Feb. 17. has affected our community, GRock (as the great grandson are less likely to be lost. If the improper driving on Third cited for speed on Fourth Street • Animal control was called but there is hope. Glenrock’s calls it) still rocks. environment is undergoing Street Feb. 15. Feb. 18. to Lookout Drive Feb. 18. young (elementary to adults) Did you know that Sci- changes then it’s better to have people take time to help un- entists put “fake tails” on more babies because if one is load grocery carts and take the chickens to get an idea of how lost there is another to pass on cart back, we have some very T. rex might have walked? their gene pool. Senate moves edible pot bill forward well spoken youth that are do- What modern technology helps “Compared with the Trias- ing random acts of kindness scientists find out more about sic, the Jurassic and the Cre- (WNE) — The last surviv- marijuana in another form. But other members of the while others just take the time dinosaurs? They use a high taceous had relatively stable ing proposal setting penalties Current Wyoming law only committee said it could give the to smile and say hello. When tech solution to explore pos- environments. It is very pos- for edible marijuana and other explicitly discusses marijuana bill more trouble in the opposite it snowed a couple of weeks sibilities. First, they use laser sible that some plesiosaurs, cannabis-infused products will as a plant. chamber. ago and the Bone Biddy’s scanners to make a 3-D model if not all, were K-selected, live to see another day. Law enforcement officials “I guess I’d like to bring it exited the Museum muttering of the dinosaur skeleton on a although more solid evidences The Wyoming Legislature’s and county attorneys have en- out (of committee) as clean as about the snow covering our computer. Using marks left on are needed,” Xiao-chun Wu, Senate Judiciary Committee couraged the Legislature to pass we can and then start looking at vehicles, we were hailed by a the bones as a guide they add a researcher at the Canadian advanced a proposal Friday more specific guidelines for those debates as we move for- good Samaritan with brush in in the muscles. To complete Museum of Nature who wasn’t that sets felony amounts of handling so-called edibles and ward,” said Sen. Dave Kinskey, hand to assist us in cleaning the study, they test various involved in the study, told Li- marijuana for drinkable liquids, drinkable marijuana products. R-Sheridan. them off. The young gentle- types of gaits including run- veScience in an email. resin and non-plant forms. While some support that Hicks expressed his frustra- man is now qualified to be a ning, hopping, and trotting to The K-selected life history But despite Friday’s success, idea, the bill has stalled for tion. “Bone Buddy”! That title is as see which ones might work indicates that the plesiosaurs the long-sought remedy to what several years after members of “We should never try to close as one can get to being a and which ones would put too may also have lived in familial some call a “loophole” in cur- both bodies expressed concerns foresee what the House may or member of the Knights of the much stress on the animal’s social groups and engaged in rent statute remains tenuous. over further criminalizing the may not do with this bill,” Hicks Round Table. Thanks again bones or muscles. This effort extended parenting, similar The House has voted against substance. said. “I think you could put Sir Galahad. Then after the results in bringing long-extinct to some modern-day skinks introducing the same proposal. Sen. Larry Hicks, R-Baggs, 10 pounds in there and I think BIG snow this last weekend dinosaurs to life—often with or marine mammals such as Under the bill, it would be a presented an amendment in there’s going to be opposition our doorbell rang and we had surprising results. whales and dolphins. It is com- felony to possess more than 36 committee Friday that would in the House.” a lovely couple that said they Using studies of Polycoty- forting to know that The Pa- ounces of drinkable marijuana, lower the allowed misdemeanor Senate File 23 now goes were out playing in the snow lus latippinus (a plesiosaur) leons’ “Harold” actually may more than 3 grams of marijuana liquid amount from 36 to 17 to the full Senate for consid- and they proceeded to clean scientists have named the have had family and friends. resin or more than 3 ounces of ounces. eration.

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By Arno Rosenfeld “The State argues that a per- something that would be before Tower, said she supported the an abusive ex-boyfriend who defend themselves. Casper Star-Tribune son always has a duty to retreat a judge as a preliminary matter legislation because it would level she said successfully manipu- “This bill helps minor- Via Wyoming News before taking a life,” then-Chief is entirely inconsistent with the the playing field when it came to lated her friends and family. ity groups defend themselves Exchange Justice Marilyn Kite wrote in the entire body of law.” self-defense. “I am worried that if this against racists,” Salazar said. decision. But the court rejected (Jubin worked on the 2013 “I definitely believe in equal- bill had been in place he would The measure was approved by A “stand your ground” bill that claim. Instead, it ruled that Supreme Court case that found ity between men and women,” have been able to shoot and kill the committee with eight in favor advanced by the Legislature on the absolute “duty to retreat” there was no absolute duty to Anderson told the committee. me and would have been able to and Pelkey the lone dissenter. Tuesday would initially grant applies only to the aggressor in a retreat, representing a man pros- “I’m of smaller stature, I’m not manipulate a courtroom just like Reps. Bo Biteman, R-Ranches- individuals immunity from pros- conflict, meaning that if someone ecutors charged with murder de- that big, and knowing I can de- he did my family,” she said. ter, Mark Jennings, R-Sheridan, ecution for assault or murder attacks another person and that spite his claim of self-defense.) fend myself is important to me.” Antonio Serrano of Juntos Jared Olsen, R-Cheyenne, Bill if they claim to have acted in person retaliates, the individual The legal system requires Rep. Scott Clem, R-Gillette, Wyoming said that as a Hispanic Pownall, R-Gillette, Clark Stith, self-defense. A prosecutor would who started the fight must retreat. prosecutors to show probable said that as someone who uses a man he was worried that people R-Rock Springs, Nathan Win- be required to convince a judge The second application of the cause that a crime was commit- wheelchair he is unable to retreat who already believe that he is ters, R-Thermopolis, Dan Kirk- beyond a reasonable doubt that “duty to retreat” does apply to ted before a defendant is forced if attacked and that enshrining dangerous because of his race bride, R-Chugwater and Salazar the suspect had not been acting in the victim, but is not absolute, to go to trial. Courts generally “stand your ground” in state law might feel more able to attack were the eight to vote in favor. self-defense before a trial would according to the ruling. Prosecu- find that probable cause exists would make him safer. him knowing that they could be The bill passed an introduc- be allowed. tors can argue that a defendant “when there is reasonable basis “I’m a sitting duck unless I’m shielded from prosecution under tory vote in the House last week Rep. Tim Salazar, R-Dubois, was not acting in self-defense if for believing that a crime may empowered to defend myself,” the law. 51-8. sponsored the measure and said they failed to leave a situation have been committed,” accord- Clem said. “We have some no- “I have been told this law The bill will now return to the it was necessary to allow people that a reasonable person would ing to the Legal Information toriety being in the Legislature would allow me to protect my- full House where amendments to act without fear when defend- have before acting against a po- Institute at Cornell University. and while some of you can run self,” Serrano said. “To me that’s can be proposed again and where ing themselves or their families. tential attacker. But in situations Finding “beyond a reasonable away, I can’t.” ridiculous, you’re empowering the bill must be voted in favor “I don’t want to run,” Salazar where it would be unreasonable doubt” that an individual com- Representatives from the racist individuals.” of three times in order to pass. told his colleagues on the House to expect a person to retreat mitted a crime is the standard Wyoming Gun Owners and Salazar fiercely defended his Once passed, it will be referred Judiciary Committee on Tues- before defending him or herself, required of jurors in order to Wyoming Sportsmen for Fish bill, noting that he too was His- to the Senate, and if approved day. “I want to defend the life of Wyoming law does not require convict a person following a trial. and Wildlife also spoke in favor panic and that the measure would there, it must be signed by Gov. my 9-year-old that I love — and that the person do so. “A reasonable doubt exists when of the measure. give people more of an ability to Matt Mead. that means no retreat.” If Salazar’s bill passes, it a juror cannot say with moral While Jubin offered the Most proponents of the bill would change the law to say that certainty that a person is guilty,” lengthiest testimony in op- likewise argued that enshrining an individual never has a duty according to legal dictionary position to the bill, several a “stand your ground” provision to retreat when he or she feels published by NOLO. other individuals also spoke out in Wyoming law would empower threatened, even if a prosecutor By that definition, the bill against it. Dine Your Heart Out! people to act in self-defense in or jury believes that doing so being considered would bar Two women from the Wyo- ways that they currently are not would have been appropriate. prosecution for assault or mur- ming chapter of Moms Demand allowed to. Rep. Charles Pelkey, D- der unless a judge determined Action, a gun control advocacy Rep. Marti Halverson, R- Laramie, asked for examples with “moral certainty” that the group, spoke and several more Etna, said that women are unable of when a person who acted in defendant was guilty and had members of the chapter were FORT to adequately defend themselves self-defense had been convicted not acted in self-defense before present in the audience wearing in dangerous situations. of a crime in Wyoming. Sen. An- a trial took place. bright red shirts. “We’re told to carry our keys thony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, Jubin said that while all indi- Member Maura Hadaway, DIABLO in such a way that we can use who sponsored a similar bill in viduals are presumed innocent, a Cheyenne resident, said that them defensively,” Halverson the Senate, cited a recent case such automatic immunity does her father served in the Marine said. “(But) if we break the skin in Worland where a man was not exist for any other crimes or Corps for over 30 years, and that STEAK HOUSE & SALOON or poke an eye out we are liable convicted of involuntary man- in stand your ground laws passed the military’s rules of engage- to be arrested because we did slaughter for fatally shooting a by other states. ment require more consideration HOURS: PRIME RIB not retreat.” neighbor who was threatening Jubin proposed amendments of whether retreat was possible Tuesday - Thursday Friday and Saturday Critics of the bill say that it is him with a gun. that would have left much of before attacking than the pro- 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. simply not true that Wyomingites However, last spring the Wyo- the bill intact while removing posed bill did. Friday & Saturday are going to face prosecution for ming Supreme Court overturned the immunity clause and several “Stand your ground laws give 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. acting in obvious self-defense, that decision and ordered a new others. But lawmakers appeared everyday citizens more leeway BAR OPENS: • 3 p.m. such as when a woman is be- trial in the Worland case, ruling uninterested in making any to shoot than the U.S. military Tuesday - Saturday ing attacked in a parking lot or that the jury had been incorrectly changes to the bill. does,” Hadaway said. “It is a man sees a gun pulled on his told that there was always a duty “I completely understand the always preferable to deescalate We are now a young child. to retreat “even if there are rea- trial lawyer lobbyist’s amend- potentially violent situations Non-Smoking “Since territorial days the sonable grounds to believe there ments and where they’re going. before somebody is killed.” Establishment! burden of proof has been on is imminent danger of death.” I reject them all,” Salazar said. Another woman, Monika the state to prove beyond a The court called those instruc- “They’re an attempt to weaken Leininger, said that she feared if reasonable doubt that it was not tions to the jury both wrong and a or kill this bill.” the bill was passed abusive part- self-defense,” said Tom Jubin “clear transgression” of previous Salazar did make a significant ners would be able to kill with- Fabulous Chef Judi at your service! of the Wyoming Trial Lawyers case law. change at the start of the meet- out consequence by claiming ______Association. Critics argue that the bill in- ing, deleting the entire language immunity. Leininger described 1136 Hwy 87-26-20 • Glenrock, WY • 307-436-2288 Salazar said that Wyoming cludes provisions that are in few of his bill and replacing it with was the only western state with or no other stand your ground the text of Bouchard’s similar a “duty to retreat,” a statement laws in states around the coun- Senate bill. The committee also backed up by the American Bar try, including the one that grants approved a change that barred Association. An ABA report suspects automatic immunity and claims of self-defense in attacks from 2015 states that every requires a prosecutor to prove his on certain groups of people, such western state has a “stand your or her case to a judge beyond a prison guards. ground” doctrine created either reasonable doubt before going Salazar’s bill has dozens of by statute or implied by case law to trial. co-sponsors in the House and or jury instructions. “This would be a very, very Senate and several individuals However, in a 2013 decision unique circumstance,” Jubin, of spoke up in favor of it at the com- the Wyoming Supreme Court the trial lawyers association, told mittee meeting Tuesday. ruled the “duty to retreat” is not the judiciary committee. “The Grace Belize Anderson, a a blanket requirement. standard that is suggested here as high school student from Devils

Sheriff’s Log

Between Feb. 4-10, the 14 on HWY 59 was reported • Destruction of property at Converse County Sheriff’s Of- Feb. 5. mile post 12 on Jenne Trail was fice responded to 132 calls for • Trespassing and destruc- reported Feb. 8. service from the community, tion of property on WYO 93 • Fraud on Yucca Drive was issued four citations and made was reported Feb. 6. reported Feb. 9. two arrests: • A crash at Broken Wheel • A suspicious incident on Truck Stop was reported Feb. Clearview Drive was reported Investigations 6. Feb. 10. The area was patrolled • A car crash on an oilfield • Trespassing on East Ante- but nothing suspicious was road in the area of mile post lope Road was reported Feb. 7. found. Page A-4 I Glenrock Independent I Thursday, February 22, 2018

Page A-4 I Glenrock Independent I Thursday, February 22, 2018 Perspective Building a stronger future for Wyoming In Wyoming, we believe in leaving enue shortfalls while still ensuring things better than we found them. Be it Wyoming schools, roads, hospitals, our jobs, water, lands or communities, emergency services and other criti- our strong work ethic and commitment cal infrastructure receive the funding to making things better for current and they need to serve our citizens is a future generations is unwavering. top priority. While our projected rev- As the Wyoming Legislature enue forecast is better than we once convenes for anticipated, there is still much work the 2018 Budget ahead to maximize our investment Session, Repub- income and modernize our revenue licans are dedi- streams. cated to making Republican legislators’ fiscal dis- progress on the cipline, commitment to savings and most pressing stewardship of Wyoming’s invest- matters facing ments have greatly softened the blow our state. We’re to state agencies, allowing Wyoming focused on di- to make thoughtful reductions to versifying Wyo- Eli Bebout spending instead of requiring severe, ming’s economy Senate President unexpected cuts. for the long- We have already begun to chip term; ensuring away at our structural deficit, reduc- fiscal discipline and smart planning ing it by more than 20 percent in the Where our generations differ for the future; making government last year alone. We will continue more accountable and efficient; and that work this session to stabilize preserving our way of life for Wyo- our revenues and reduce our deficit. At first, it was just another Valen- off with the attitude of, ‘Oh, another ming families. One of the many benefits of a tine’s Day. Then everyone’s phones one?” Going into the 2018 Legislative citizen legislature is that Wyoming lit up with the news of another school Walking around town that day Budget session, Wyoming remains legislators work and raise our fami- shooting. Seventeen students and teach- though, everyone I ran into who is a ‘I think part of the strong and well equipped to tackle lies in the real world, in communities ers were killed when a gunman opened generation older was noticeably upset current generation current and future challenges. Our across the state. We apply the same fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High by it. Many were springing into the state is the best place in the nation common-sense thinking to our time School in Parkland, Florida. speech of how this never happened has become to raise a fam- in the legislature. I’m not going to add to the po- when they were in school and what is ily, run a busi- The efficiency bill is one such litical and firearm this world coming to. desensitized, at the ness and pursue example of common-sense think- debate that once I’ll admit, I’m ashamed by my first the American ing working to improve Wyoming again is breaking gut reaction to the shooting. “Another same time, a world at dream. Wyo- government’s accountability to the out. Instead, I’m one? How many is that this year?” war is all we’ve ever ming citizens people while driving down the cost going to write Then I realized part of the reason our have every rea- of running government. This bill what took me by reactions differ is my generation is known.’ son to feel opti- consolidates redundant functions shock, second growing up in a post 9/11 world. mistic about our within each government agency to the shooting: I was a toddler when it happened future. and increases efficiency across all People’s reac- and ever since the amount of attacks when you walk into a local school. This session Steve Harshman of government. By adopting new tions. and shootings have only escalated. I Melissa Peterson If this is the course we are taking, we will work Speaker of the House technologies, refining processes That same think part of the current generation has Uganda be kidding to advance and eliminating waste, the state can night, I was sit- become desensitized, at the same time, what will the next generation be like? a number of provide a higher level of service to ting in college a world at war is all we’ve ever known. What kind of world will they come to bills aimed at making lasting and Wyoming people at a lower cost. class when my It’s also equally terrifying to think see as familiar? meaningful gains in diversifying We have a proud history of pri- teacher got a notification telling him how much has changed from just one And at this rate, I doubt we will Wyoming’s economy. This is not a oritizing education in Wyoming, the shooter had been apprehended. generation to the next. My parents can ever see world peace. But standing to- quick fix. It will require sustained investing in our young people and The part that really shocked me was remember a time of peace and when gether and learning from our two very dedication and investment from this ensuring Wyoming students have the reaction from the room of college a mass shooting was unheard of and different generations may just help us and future legislatures. Many of the access to the best learning opportu- students. Everyone seemed to shrug it you didn’t feel your life may in danger to survive the darkest moments. proposals we are working through nities - be it K-12, Wyoming com- reflect the recommendations and munity colleges or the University of ideas from ENDOW (Economi- Wyoming (UW). Our commitment cally Needed Diversity Options for to Wyoming’s young people - who Wyoming). ENDOW, established by are the next generation of Wyoming Governor Matt Mead and the Wyo- civic and business leaders - must ming State Legislature last session, remain a hallmark of our work and is a 20-year strategy aimed at build- legislative action. ing and attracting new industries to Republicans in the Wyoming diversify our state’s economy. Legislature remain united on the vast Among the legislation recom- majority of issues we are facing this mended by ENDOW that we will session. However, that’s not to say we consider this session are measures to won’t have our differences. Where keep and improve air service; extend there is disagreement, you will see broadband connectivity; grow job vigorous debate matched with respect training opportunities; authorize vir- and civility. Debate is what moves us tual currency businesses to operate in forward, and what ensures we end up Wyoming; require computer science with the very best ideas for Wyoming. education in K-12 schools; build out Wyoming’s citizen legislature is a our international marketing and trade gem of our state and our legislative opportunities; and support Wyoming process works. This legislature is innovation and entrepreneurship. forward-thinking, deliberative and As we work on diversification, deeply committed to strengthening we must also redouble our efforts to Wyoming for all. The passion and de- streamline, pre-permit and add value bate our legislators bring to the table to the tremendous natural resources is absolutely critical to the work of that deliver such incredible benefits both the House and Senate. Through- to our state. It is our natural resource out this session, we encourage all economy that pays the majority of Wyoming citizens to stay engaged in our taxes, funds our schools and the legislative process and make your creates jobs for people statewide. voice heard. Ensuring the energy sector’s long- Eli Bebout, President of the term viability is essential to keeping Wyoming Senate taxes low and our economy stable. Steve Harshman, Speaker of the Addressing our continued rev- House

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“In small communities, Department of Education. of taking away half a million teachers will have to start wear- If the state does approve dollars from a school this size, ing multiple hats and that’s part the new school schedule, they we have to make it up some- of the reason combining seventh will still have to keep up with how,” he said. and eighth happened,” Tillard the mandated 1,100 hours of It becomes more difficult said. contacted time per year. In for them when they think of the During a Feb. 16 meeting, order to meet the mandated possibility of having to let staff Shadrick took a moment to cau- hours, they would have to add go and cut into school activities. tion other schools who might be an extra 27 minutes of school “If we can save 40,000 dol- under the same threat of budget time a day. It will also require lars, that’s one person’s job, cuts. The more funds which are the schools to start three days one person’s family,” Clerk Jay taken could result in less school earlier in August and end three Lesser said. time and fewer classes. Making days later in May. Also, they Seeing the staff as their it unobtainable for any student will have to submit test scores neighbors, the board has strived to reach the full requirements to the state, proving to them to invite the community into the set to graduate, as well as being that they are keeping up with process and communicate the eligible for higher-end college state education requirements. details along the way. Even with scholarships. Even after the approval, the the prospect of saving money, new schedule will last only two the board is still concerned NOT SET IN STONE years. The school will have to about the effects the budget cuts The four-day schedule has submit yearly reports and has will have on the school. yet to be approved by the state the option to change back to “We’re scared to death,” Til- and if it does pass, it will not a traditional school week if it lard said. take affect until the next school does not work out. They have decided to pre- Planning a trip? year. For the last few months, For the board, and as long as pare for the worst but strive to GSD staff has been gathering he can remember, Tillard notes stay positive as they join the all of the necessary require- how they strived through the Glenrock community in fighting ments to appeal to the state. years of budget cuts to handle for their school district. They have until March 8, as the situation, without negatively “We’re trying to find a posi- the board is currently finishing affecting the student’s educa- tive in it will allow us to stream- In need of a up the last few touches before tion. line our district to better serve they submit the proposal to the “When the state starts talking our kids,” Tillard said. passport photo? Evanston school board moves ahead Let us take with concealed weapons policy (WNE) — The Uinta County impacted. Thomas said insurers nated to the district for purposes it for you! School District No. 1 Board of who have been contacted have of staff training. Trustees recently voted to move said they are unable to deter- When it came time for voting, forward with policy CKA, allow- mine whether they would be trustee Kay Fackrell said, “I’m ing teachers to carry concealed able to provide liability cover- almost sick that as a board we’re firearms on district property. age until they are able to review sitting here talking about guns in Prior to the vote during the the policy. schools.” board’s Feb. 13 meeting, exten- Trustees expressed concerns Fackrell, who said he himself sive discussion was held regard- about approving the policy with- has a concealed carry license, ing the policy, with Superinten- out knowing what the effects continued by saying, “We’re sort dent Ryan Thomas reading the would be on district liability; of blackmailed into doing this, entire policy aloud and trustees however, Thomas said they had I feel, by the state, and it just and the public asking questions to approve the policy in order to scares the hell out of me, and I’m and making suggestions through- get it to insurers to review. not sure any amount of training out the reading. As for training expenses, is enough…” Questions remain about the it was brought up during the Policy CKA is scheduled for budgetary implications of the public forum on Tuesday, Jan. a second reading and final vote policy and how the district’s 30, that multiple certificates for during the next regular meeting liability insurance would be training courses had been do- on Tuesday, March 13.

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By Mary Gubbels [email protected] uckily it was President’s Day and most daily traf- fic was off the streets Lanyway. But the snow plows, shovels and snow blowers were out in full force on Monday as more than a foot of the white stuff was dumped on Converse County followed by sub-zero temperatures. The forecasts for this most recent storm started last Thurs- day and Friday with high wind warnings and a winter storm watch. The winds pushing this cold snap reached into the 40, 50 and even 60 mph range. But what came late Sunday night through Monday night seemed more than what anyone bar- gained for. Snowfall amounts were pre- dicted up to seven inches with maybe a foot in the higher elevations, but those numbers were upped by Sunday morn- ing to 8-12 inches, with “worst case” being on the higher end. Glenrock received more than 12 inches officially, with numerous social media posts filled with pictures of back- yards showing up to 18 inches. WYO 59 was closed to over- Mike Moore photo sized vehicles and most of the A snow plow travels through the streets of Converse County Feb 19. Snowfall numbers varied around the state with people estimating numbers of businesses in Glenrock were closed as people scrambled approximately 18 inches, throughout town numbers averaged between 8-12 inches. to get home as the snow came down in sheets and made vis- ibility while driving difficult. for the storm, officials said. ing conditions. Mike Baran, a person behind me thought (the trailer sustained a few broken according to Hughes. “We were very well pre- “We knew it was coming, we driver for A&W Water Service, snow cloud) was from a passing fittings, though the pickup The snow falling was just pared for this recent storm,” prepared for it and we had much was rear-ended by a pickup vehicle and didn’t know I was was destroyed. The semi truck one part of the puzzle. The Converse County Emergency fewer calls for a Monday than truck just after pulling onto in front of him.” driver said road conditions at wind made it almost unbearable Management Coordinator Russ we normally see,” Undersheriff WYO 59 at around 8:30 a.m. Baran said he only had to go that time featured no defined to stay outside. Temperatures Dalgarn said. Nate Hughes said. Monday. two miles to pickup his load, lanes, the true definition of a fell into the negative numbers Plow drivers were doing While most people were pre- He said the conditions were but due to the accident and whiteout. and combined with the wind, their best to keep up with the pared, some didn’t heed the “no so bad on the roadway, the worsening conditions, A&W CCSO reported few ac- caused wind chill temperatures snow. The main streets were unnecessary travel warning,” driver who rear-ended him pulled all drivers off the road cidents, so the storm’s impact as low as -25 F. cleared consistently, but that or as one plow driver said over couldn’t see him due to snow for the day. could have been a lot worse. The snow has stopped for meant that some side streets the scanner: “What part of no being kicked up by the semi, “We’re shut down for driv- One advantage is that the storm now and higher temperatures didn’t see the plows until late unnecessary travel do they not which was pulling an empty ing for the day,” he said. “They came in on a holiday. Schools are coming, with highs in the afternoon. understand?” trailer. didn’t want any further inci- were out, government offices mid-20s by the end of the week. The Converse County Sher- Prior to the alert, many “It was snowing hard and dents like this.” and banks were closed, which “Welcome to Wyoming,” iff’s Office was also prepared drivers reported difficult driv- blowing,” Baran said. “The No one was injured, but his meant less people were out, Dalgarn said.

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Buettgenback’s Jones’ top stats The final buzzer top stats 2017-18 Season ends with improvement, 2017-18 not enough for post season

By Phillip Harnden As the season progressed for arc. All those shots paid off [email protected] the Lady Herders the improve- with the most points on the ment was obvious in the scores. team. Defensively she shared Two seniors season ended Even though there were many total blocks with senior Megan 42% with a long bus ride home from losses, the gap in score was Beuttgenback at seven. But 3.1 Yoder after their final game closed until they were able to Mandy also led in total and Free throws against Southeast left them win against Lingle-Ft. Laramie average turnovers. rebounds down 37-23. a week ago. Autumn Hiser led the team made Megan Buettgenback and But the their momentum with 31 regular baskets, 28 of- per game Mikalah Jones would play their didn’t last past that solitary fensive rebounds, 66 defensive last games for GHS. victory this season. rebounds for 94 total rebounds. After a long three months They were however able to She led with more than 5 points of hard work, shooting drills knock down 32 points against per game and rebounds per and weight room sessions the the No.1 Lusk in their final game on both offense and de- Lady Herders finished their home game Friday. This dem- fense. But she also led the team season with a marked improve- onstrates the Herd’s growth, with an average of 3 and a half ment on the court, but it wasn’t they only were able to snag 7 fouls per game played. enough for them to progress to points against the Tigers when Alyssa Collier came in with Regionals. they met in January. the top shooting percentage Since the Herders moved making six of her eight shots, to 2A last year they lost any LATE SEASON STATS but she only logged three var- 12 promise of automatic progres- Senior Mikalah Jones led the sity games. The best full time 52 season sion to the regional tournament team in fouls. varsity shooter was Hiser sink- season and that last chance for state. Senior Megan Buettgenback ing 32 percent of her 98 shots. The 2A Southeast quadrant was on top with 12 assists and (Stats are compiled from assists has five teams and only four seven blocks. 19 of 21 total games played. rebounds qualify to go to the regional Keely Ottersbach led the The most recent two losses tournament. This wasn’t Glen- team making 67 percent of free were not entered at the time of rock’s year, and since the No. 4 throws, 25 percent of three- publication.) Burns beat the Herders during pointers and getting 2 offensive The team finished 1-20 with the season, there was no play- rebounds per game. no conference wins. They will in for the Herd, ending their Yesi Hermosillo had 25 have a long road ahead of them season. steals with an average of 1.7 next year, but they showed their But the season wasn’t a loss per game. dedication and determination for the girls. With only two Mandy Tvedt made the most this season. Next year when players graduating this season, three point shots, but also had younger players like Hiser and the younger team will return the most attempts. She also Hermosillo return to the court next year loaded with varsity took the most shots for the this year’s experience should season7 experience. team inside the three point help their success rate. defensive39 Final records for the past 12 years blocks 2017-18 1-20 2013-14 4-19 2009-10 14-12 rebounds 2016-17 1-16 2012-13 4-20 2008-09 20-7 Above stats are taken from most Above stats are taken from most recent available and don’t include 2015-16 2-21 2011-12 5-20 2007-08 17-10 recent available and don’t include the last two games. 2014-15 2-20 2010-11 11-15 2006-07 16-7 the last two games. Page B-2 I Glenrock Independent I Thursday, February 22, 2018 Post-season possibilities

By Phillip Harnden The Cyclones were the close match-up with no clear The last time Glenrock [email protected] team’s last chance to move favorite. took on Pine Bluffs, they up to that No. 2 seed, but Both teams will be bring- took the Herd to task finishing As the regular season ends with the loss the brackets ing their “A” games and them off 83-39 Jan. 13. the Herders find themselves for Regionals are set without fighting to move up in the The Herders are spending heading to Regionals as the debate. brackets. the week honing their skills No. 3 seed after a weekend of The games will start at The winner will go on to and studying their opposition both victory and defeat. noon in Torrington with (#3 face the winner of the Tongue to prepare to fight their way Peyton Stein- Friday, the boys dominat- SE) Glenrock against (#2 NE) River/Pine Bluffs game at 7 to the state championship and metz reaches for ed in their final home game Big Horn at noon. p.m. Friday. extend their post season. the goal against against No. 4 Lusk, 66-24. The last time Glenrock The loser will face the los- It will be a tough fight for The near-capacity crowd faced Big Horn was the first er of the Tongue River/Pine them to come out on top of the Lusk Friday. The for senior night roared as the game of the season where the Bluffs game and be fighting region, but earning their way Herd finished off boys walked off the court Rams eked out a 41-39 vic- to stay in the tournament in to state by finishing in the top the Tigers 52- with their heads held high. tory over the Herders. the consolation bracket, noon four is well within their grasp 37 in their last But Saturday wouldn’t The Rams finished the Friday. if they can keep everyone home game of leave them with the same ex- season 12-10, just a touch The winner will most like- healthy and playing with the the season. citement after they lost 68-59 better than the Herders 10-12, ly face Pine Bluffs, a 21-1 speed they have shown over Phillip Harnden on the road at Southeast. on paper this looks to be a team, that leads 2A East. the last 22 games. photo

For full schedules and brackets for the Herders go to glenrockind.com BEARCAT HERDERS BEAT EVENTS SCHEDULE Eyes on state By Phillip Harnden Thursday, Feb. 22 [email protected] Boys Basketball @ Regionals - Torrington For anyone who has followed GHS sports in recent years it’s no surprise Girls Basketball @ Regionals - Torrington the Herders earned a solid second at Regionals in Burns this past weekend. And for anyone who has paid attention to 2A wrestling in the past four years, it’s no surprise that Moorcroft finished on top. The Moorcroft team has been 2A state champions five years running Friday, Feb. 23 and sat comfortable on their throne until Glenrock moved to their division Boys Basketball @ Regionals - Torrington last year. This year the Herd earned 188 points at Regionals, 91 points behind Girls Basketball @ Regionals - Torrington Moorcroft, but a solid 82 points ahead of third place Wright. Wrestling @ State - Casper The 2A East pecking order seems to be set. Glenrock is gunning for Moorcroft and everyone else just trying to catch both of them. Despite the team score, Glenrock finished with three regional champions, Tate Stoddard (113), Joe Taylor (126) and Isak Elisson (152). Thursday, March 1 A slew of Herders landed on the second pedestal at the end of the tourna- Boys Basketball @ State - Casper ment. Dustin Simmons (120), TJ Kraft (132), Brysen Collier (138), Zane Moore (145), Ian Arnold (182) and Jadon Williams (185) all finished second. Girls Basketball @ State - Casper In fact of the 19 Herders to take the mats in Burns 18, placed in the top six. The strong showing by the Herders just shows how Friday, March 2 tough a competitor Moorcroft is for the local boys. With the regional tournament results in the Boys Basketball @ State - Casper history books Glenrock looks toward state Girls Basketball @ State - Casper and what it will take to place as a team and return as many state champions as possible. Three Herders will be looking to Saturday, March 3 retain their titles as they go back to Boys Basketball @ State - Casper the big arena this weekend. Tate Stoddard will be return- Girls Basketball @ State - Casper ing to state to defend his title at 113 lbs. Joe Taylor also stayed in the same weight class and will be Monday, March 5 defending his championship Track season starts at 126. Jadon Williams will be stand- ing up for his championship at 285. Saturday, March 17 Last year the Herders broke Track @ Glen Legler Early Bird - Casper their records for both number of wrestlers placing at state as well as team score. Glenrock finished second behind Moor- Friday , March 23 croft. This year, the Herd looks to Track @ Natrona Invite - Casper upset that stronghold, but with the regional tournament out- come it will be an uphill fight Thursday, March 29 for the boys. The Casper Events Center Track @ Wheatland will be teeming with wrestlers and fans this weekend as they con- verge for the state finals. The first round starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 7 Friday. Quarter-finals and wrestle- Track @ Guernsey Invite backs will start at 1:30 p.m. with the semi-finals starting at 7 p.m. Saturday will start at 9 a.m. with more wrestlebacks and Friday, April 13 consolation semi-finals. At Track - Finch Lehner Invite @ HOME 2:30 p.m. the 3rd and 5th place matches will start. The championship rounds will start at 5:15 p.m. Friday, April 20 No matter how the state tournament shakes Track @ Douglas Invite out it promises to be an intense battle in 2A to unseat the Wolves and Friday, prevent them from a April 27 6-peat. Track @ Wyo T&F Classic @ Kelly Walsh

Saturday, April 28 Track @ Niobrara Invite - Lusk Phillip Harnden photos Seniors Joe Taylor (left) and Jadon Williams (right) will defend their titles as state wrestling champs this weekend in Casper. Thursday, February 22, 2018 I Glenrock Independent I Page B-3 Our COmmunity WHEN GLENROCK KIDS SPOTLIGHT WAS YOUNG SHOWCASE 81 YEARS AGO Feb. 18, 1937 The photographer was here last week. He took the Senior pictures and group pictures of the other classes and organizations, namely: the basketball team, the Agriculture boys, the band, the orchestra and the glee clubs. 75 YEARS AGO Feb. 18, 1943 The Glenrock firemen answered a call at Fletch’s Cafe shortly after mid- night Saturday night. The blaze, which was confined to the kitchen range and flue, was quickly brought under- con trol. Little damage was reported.

Melissa Peterson photo The Glenrock School District Board gathered Feb. 16 for their final meeting to discuss the 50 YEARS AGO Feb. 22, 1968 proposed four day school week. Tools valued at over $100.00 have been stolen the past week from the Glenrock High School storeroom and the shop. The tools were probably COMMUNITY CALENDAR taken sometime between Tuesday and SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Friday of last week, and school officials A.A. Open A.A. Open Meetings Diabetes A.A. Open Meetings A.A. Open Meetings A.A. Open Meetings A.A. Open Meetings Meetings (non-smoking) Empowerment (non-smoking) 7:30-8:30 p.m., Plains (non-smoking) (non-smoking) feel they were probably stolen during a 7:30 p.m., Plains 7:30-8:30 p.m., Plains Education Program 7:30, Plains 628 E. Richards 12 p.m., GP2 7:30-8:30 p.m., Plains 628 E. Richards 628 E. Richards 615 West Deer 628 E. Richards 351-1481 805 E. Richards 628 E. Richards Glenrock, WY 351-1481 351-9063 time when the building was open. 351-1481 351-1481 TOPS Wy. No. 50 351-1481 1:00pm-3:00pm 7:30-8:30 p.m., Plains Church of Christ, Grief Group A.A. Open Meetings WIC Open 628 E. Richards Congregational (non-smoking) Converse County 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weigh-ins 8 - 9 a.m. Gantry Building 1523 Erwin St. 351-1481 Church, 4 p.m. 12 p.m., GP2 Commissioners Exercise- 8am 25 YEARS AGO Feb. 18, 1993 Wonder Why Meetings 9 - 10 a.m. Shirley 358-3459 805 E. Richards County Courthouse Glenrock Senior Center or 351-0539 Suite 1 Storytime 359-0991 Shrouded in mist and standing Rolling Hills 10:30 a.m./1:30 p.m. Cards-1pm Converse County MOPS Mothers of Glenrock Senior Center Rockin’ Wrangler Exercise- 8am Town Council Library Preschoolers knee deep in water during Tuesday’s 4-H Club, Episcopal Glenrock Senior 7 p.m., City Hall meets the 1st & 3rd Church, 1st Sun. of Center Chambers Order of Eastern Star 1st and 3rd Wed. Thursday at 8:30 a.m. -5 degree weather is all part of the job the Month. 3pm Education Class 7:30 p.m., 138 N. 4th First Baptist Church Cards-1pm 7 p.m. 3rd Tuesday AL-ANON Glenrock Senior A.A. Closed Meetings of Every Month at Congregational for Paul Holzhausen, as the town crew Center (non-smoking) Converse County 7:30 p.m. at GP2 Church, 5 p.m. Courthouse 805 E. Richards St. 405 N. 6th St. excavated Deer Street to locate a water New A.A, NA & Rosa O. 358-6595 Alanon meeting-7pm First Southern Baptist Diabetic Support Converse County main leak. Basement of Glenrock Chapel, Men’s Bible 2nd Wed. of mo. Glenrock Senior Center Homeschool Group Senior Center Study, 6:30pm @ Rec 3rd Thursday/month 615 Center Grocery Bingo Glenrock West Deer 12:30pm First Baptist Church basement 221 S. 4th 9 YEARS AGO Feb. 19, 2009 Tai Chi Class 10:30am Exercise- 8am Theresa Eathorne Glenrock Senior Center 358-8439 Colter Macormic, Ryan Lee, Bible Study-1pm Cards-1pm Tai Chi Class 10:30am Glenrock Senior Center Glenrock Senior Center Eric Davis, Dustin Ailport and Casey Cards-1pm Girl Scouts, Glenrock Glenrock Senior Center First Southern Branch Library, 6pm- Hoskinson took first place in the Wyo- Baptist Chapel, Prayer 7:30pm Rolling Tumbleweeds Meeting, 7pm ming Hospitality Student Invitational Crafts and Chat 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Culinary competition Feb. 10-12 in Glenrock Rec Center Cheyenne Business Directory R E A L W Y O . C O M A Professional Wyoming Real Estate Firm

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Lands of Ice and Snow! 1. "safest ship in the world," sank Arctic Action! after hitting an iceberg Antarctica! Antarctica Land of ice. 2. glass tube with liquid that rises and falls with the temperature Can you imagine living in a land of cold, Inuit 4 3. a native people of Canada, Alaska penguins snow and ice all year long? 2 4. huge area of North Asia, Husky dogs The coldest areas of the world are the Polar 1 3 5. this country’s name is “tricky” – regions, North and South. Greenland, Siberia, it is actually covered in ice Alaska and Canada are close to the North Pole. glacier 6. the world’s largest land meat-eater; Antarctica is the land mass that surrounds the Canada5 lives in the Arctic Circle South Pole. Siberia 8 9 7. chunk of a glacier broken off People started exploring these ice ages Greenland 7 at ocean’s edge; only 1/8 lands of cold, snow and ice can be seen above the water many years ago. In the area of the 6 11 8. large cracks in the ice North Pole, people came to find 10 9. over thousands of years, thermometer new trade routes to the Far East. crevasses snow hardens into thick Some explorers wanted to be the mass of slow-moving ice 12 first to reach the poles. Many kept Denali 10. North American nation written records of their observations. Coast Guard 13 11. time periods during which a Today, scientists study weather 14 large part of Earth’s surface patterns, glacial movement and animal was covered in ice life in the Polar regions. These 12. continent surrounding South Pole; has lands give clues to the 15 the largest sheet of ice in the world Ice Ages, during which polar bear 13. ______is the highest peak a large part of the in North America; its temperature Earth's surface was iceberg has plunged as low as - 75° F covered with ice! Titanic 14. group that uses icebreakers to save icebound ships Ice-cutting ships break the ice Read the clues to the right when rivers get jammed or ice-locked. 15. flightless birds known to fill in the crossword puzzle. for living in cold places

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Publicrequested theNotice Commission approve the Company’s proposed rate- funds; current and proposed fiscal year expenditure budgets; Public Notice... making treatment under through a new Resource Tracking Mecha- current and proposed fiscal year revenue budgets; current -fi nism (RTM) for the approximate $2 Billion investment in the Wind nancial statement showing all assets, liabilities, income and PUBLIC NOTICE and Transmission Projects. expense; and all other requests (including dollar amount and source) your non-profit has made to other entities, including The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) The Commission issued a Notice of Application on July 17, 2017, grants, for this funding period. All non-profit agencies must sub- approved the Application of Black Hills Gas Distribution, LLC d/b/a which provide a protest deadline of August 14, 2017, for interested mit two originals of the Contract for Services Agreement with the Black Hills Energy (BHE or the Company) to pass on to its Pass-On parties to file comments, protests or requests for intervention and/ budget request. Rate [Regulated Rate] Option customers in the Torrington Division a or hearing. The Notice was published in newspapers throughout Each organization shall state the estimated amount of net decrease of $0.0251 per therm, effective on and after December RMP’s service territory. Individual notice was also provided directly funds being carried over into the next fiscal year, whether the funds 1, 2017. The Commission’s approval is subject to notice, protest, to landowners identified by RMP that could possibly be affected are for operations or in a savings account. intervention, refund, change, further investigation, opportunity for by the outcome of the Company’s Application. The Wyoming Of- Please provide one (1) original and five (5) copies of your hearing, and further order of the Commission. fice of Consumer Advocate, Wyoming Industrial Energy Consum- budget request and the required copies of the “Contract for Services ers, Northern Laramie Range Alliance, Interwest Energy Alliance, Agreement”. Please only submit the requested information. Budget The average BHE Small General Service Pass-On Rate Rocky Mountain Sheep Company, The Overland Trail Cattle Com- work sessions will be held in late April or early May for many of the [Regulated Rate] Option residential customer using a monthly aver- pany, Anadarko Land Corp., Southland Royalty Company, and BP Aid to Others’ requests. Those entities not involved in those work age of 122 therms may expect a monthly gas bill decrease of ap- America Production intervened in this matter. sessions with the City of Douglas will appear before the Commission proximately $3.07, before taxes, during the rate-effective period of sometime during the week of June 11-15, 2018. For questions, con- December 2017 through February 2018. Actual bills will vary with Pursuant to the Commission’s Scheduling Order issued on August tact Lucile Taylor at 358-2244 or lucile.taylor@conversecountywy. usage. 24, 2017, a procedural schedule was established and a public hear- gov ing in this matter was set to commence on February 22, 2018, in the The required forms are available on the County’s website The proposed retail rate decrease results in a projected Commission’s hearing room in Cheyenne. at: http://conversecounty.org/254/Financial-Information dollar-for-dollar decrease of approximately $21,765 in the Compa- Every organization must provide all the information re- ny’s December 2017 through February 2018 total revenues, using On January 16, 2018, the Company supplemented the Application quested or the request will be denied and no further action will be projected sales volumes. The decrease does not change the Com- with testimony and exhibits after having identified the specific Wind taken. /s/ Lucile K. Taylor, Converse County Clerk pany’s authorized rate of return. Projects through the request for proposal process, which supple- Publish: February 22, 2018 3414 ment increased the proposed total capacity from 860 megawatts Commission Rule Chapter 3, Section 26 allows a utility to (MW) to approximately 1171 MW. RMP requests CPCN for four pass on to its customers known or projected commodity cost in- identified Wyoming wind resources: the 400 MW Cedar Springs creases or decreases on a dollar-for-dollar basis, subject to public Wind Project; the 500 MW TB Flats I and II Wind Project; the 110 notice, opportunity for hearing, and refund. MW McFadden Ridge II Wind Project; and, the 161 MW Uinta Wind Project. RMP also supplemented its Application to request addi- Town of Glenrock BHE’s Application is on file at the Commission’s offices, tional CPCN to construct additional 230 kV and 138 kV transmis- located at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming. sion resources necessary to interconnect the specific four identified Meeting Minutes... The Application is available for inspection by any interested person Wyoming wind resources. during regular business hours or online at: http://psc.state.wy.us/. Unapproved Minutes Town Council Meeting Glenrock Town Hall Due to the nature of the Company’s Supplement filed on January January 22, 2018 Anyone desiring to file a statement, intervention petition, 16, 2018, additional notice was required to be given pursuant to Mayor Frank called council mtg. to order at 7:00PM. The Pledge protest, or request for a public hearing in this matter must file in writ- W.S. § 37-2-205(e), which the Commission issued on January 19, of Allegiance was recited. Mayor noted CM Flynn was absent at ing with the Commission on or before March 5, 2018. A proposed 2018. Accordingly, pursuant to Commission Rule Chapter 2, Sec- beginning, but arrived at 7:10PM. All other elected officials were in intervention or request for hearing must set forth the grounds under tion 11(e), the Supplement is considered an Amendment and the attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion to approve the which they are made and the position and interest of the petitioner “initial date of filing” will now be January 16, 2018, for purposes of minutes from 1/8/18 council mtg. was made by CM Beer; seconded in this proceeding. computation of time under Wyo. Stat. § 37-3-106. by CM Dalgarn. All present members voting AYE – motion carried. REPORTS: COUNCIL: PW: See report. PD: Chief Hurd –Gave If you wish to intervene in this matter or request a public On January 26, 2018, RMP filed an Unopposed Motion to Vacate stats for 2016-2017. Invited all citizens to appreciation party 2/28/18. hearing that you will attend, or want to make a statement, a protest and Amend Procedural Schedule (Motion) asking that the Commis- Thank you to Mackenzie Suppes for her participation in anti-bullying or a public comment, and you require reasonable accommodation sion vacate and amend the remaining procedural schedule estab- program. PLANNING/BLDG/COM DEV.: Open house on 2/28/18 for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or lished in its Scheduling Order issued on August 24, 2017, and va- from 4-7PM at Town Hall and in parking lot. Various training com- write to the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Chey- cate the remaining procedural schedule and the public hearing set ing up. DCD committee first meeting 1/25/18. Update on Historical enne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications- to commence February 22, 2018 in this matter. Commission. Brierley & Assoc. and AML will give report and have impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Q&A session at end of next council meeting. Vacancy on Tourism Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket No. 30022-299-GP- RMP’s Motion came before the Commission for consideration at its Board. Update on vehicles at Shurkote. FIRE CHIEF: Info on new 17 (Record No. 14866) in your communications. noticed Open Meeting of February 6, 2018. Yvonne Hogle, Coun- truck. Thank you to CM Flynn and CM Beer for attending meeting in sel, appeared by telephone. Ms. Hogle stated that RMP would work Rolling Hills. MAYOR: Thanks to PW for plowing. Discussed prog- Dated: February 5, 2018. with Staff and the parties to establish a new procedural schedule ress made on Fire Chief appointment. ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR: Publish: February 15 & 22, 2018 3411 and hearing dates. Lori Brand, Staff Counsel, recommended grant- T. Gray discussed commercial trucks coming through town. S. Hin- ing the Motion. Based upon the RMP’s Amended Application, its der discussed snow removal issue. S. Dills had questions about Motion and Staff’s recommendation, the Commission finds that the surveillance camera signs around town; why open container permit remaining procedural schedule and the public the public hearing in was moved to next meeting. R. Yates stated the surveillance cam- this matter scheduled to commence on February 22, 2018 should era helped him prove that a dog attacked him and his chihuahua. be vacated. He appreciates that they are there. NEW BUSINESS: Fire Chief Public Notice... appointment: Mayor nominates Jeff Nelson as Fire Chief for the cal- Pursuant to open meeting action taken on February 6, 2018, the endar year of 2018 per discussion with Mr. Nelson and Mr. Wickett. PUBLIC NOTICE VACATING PUBLIC HEARING remaining procedural schedule and public hearing set to commence Brief discussion. A motion to ratify the appointment was made by on February 22, 2018, are hereby vacated, and will be rescheduled CM Beer; seconded by CM Dalgarn. All members voting AYE – mo- Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act, Wyo. Stat. at a later date. tion carried. Oaths of Office: Mayor Frank swore in Daniel Cade III, § 37-1-101, et. seq., and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s patrolman and Jeff Nelson, Fire Chief. Ordinance 707 – Minor in (Commission) Procedural Rules and Special Regulations, notice is Dated: February 14, 2018. Possession of Tobacco: A motion to approve Ordinance 707 – Minor hereby given that the public hearing in the matter of the Amended Publish: February 22, 2018 3413 in Possession of Tobacco on 2nd reading was made by CM Dalgarn; Application of Rocky Mountain Power (RMP or the Company) for seconded by CM Flynn. All members voting AYE – motion carried. Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) and non- Remaining reading will be February 12, 2018. BILLS & CLAIMS: A traditional ratemaking for wind and transmission facilities scheduled motion to approve the Bills & Claims as presented was made by CM to commence on February 22, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commis- Flynn; seconded by CM Roumell. Brief discussion. All members vot- sion’s hearing room in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has been cancelled Public Notice... ing AYE – motion carried. A motion to adjourn into executive session and will be reset for a later date. to discuss legal and personnel matters was made by CM Dalgarn at Public Notice 7:56PM; seconded by CM Beer. All members voting AYE -– motion On June 30, 2017, the Company submitted an Application togeth- Converse County will consider funding requests from gov- carried. A motion was made to adjourn executive session at 9:18PM er with testimony, and exhibits requesting the Commission grant ernmental and non-profit agencies for the 2018-2019 (FY 19) budget by CM Beer; seconded by CM Dalgarn. All members voting AYE CPCNs to construct, or approval to acquire, four new Wyoming wind year. Submit written requests to the Converse County Clerk no later – motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: 9:18PM. Town of Glenrock: resources with a total capacity of 860 megawatts (MW) (collectively than 5:00 p.m. on April 6, 2018. The following information must be Tammy Taylor, Town Clerk. Publish: February 1, 2018. called the Wind Projects). RMP also requested the Commission included in the request: name of organization, type of organization Publish: February 22, 2018 2122 grant CPCNs to construct multiple 500kV, 345 kV, and 230 kV trans- (501(c)(3), non-profit, governmental, etc.), proof of public liability in- mission lines and modifications (collectively called the Transmis- surance coverage for organization and/or Board of Directors with sion Projects), in support of the Wind Projects. In addition, RMP $1M/$2M limits; list of current Board of Directors; amount of funding requested; purpose of organization and proposed use of requested What are Public Notices? What do you need to know about your community? Public notices tell you. PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES ARE ANNOUNCEMENTS from all INFORM YOU about ALERT YOU when the interests of levels and branches of government, government actions, your family, your neighborhood or from businesses and from individuals. environmental conditions your business are affected by what Newspapers publish thousands of public and economic changes. others do. Public notices invite you to notices every day, often in their classified participate in the democratic process advertising sections. and in business opportunities.

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4 The restaurant at the end of your block applied for a liquor license. 4 The sewer authority is issuing bonds to finance a new plant. 4 Government agencies are buying the products your company makes. 4 Your client filed articles of incorporation with the help of 4 A proposed tax increase is on the school board’s agenda. another law firm. 4 The assets of your late aunt’s estate are being distributed. 4 The state treasurer is holding unclaimed tax refunds. 4 Your neighbor has applied for a permit to enlarge her house. 4 Business and residential properties are going up for sale. A little notice can mean a lot. Glenrock Independent, Glenrock, Wyoming Thursday, February 22, 2018 B-5 Classifieds

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Converse County has excellent Check, a Psych Evaluation, a Polygraph Exam, benefits, including retirement. Applications must be and a Drug Test. received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Applicants must meet Department Security in person at 10 Twin Bridges Road or by mail to P.O. Box 770, Douglas, WY 82633. Applications can be Protocol. obtained at the Douglas Road & Bridge office, on the Please visit the Converse County Website for county website: www.conversecounty.org or at the Full Ad and Application Douglas Workforce Center. http://conversecounty.org/Jobs Converse County is an EOE/ADA employer. MOTORCOACH BUS DRIVERS Gillette, Douglas & Casper locations Thinking of Changing Jobs? Need Extra Money? Positions highlighted in red are new this week. Looking for a New Challenge & Adventure? You’ll find all that & more when you team up with the COACH USA Family! Powder River Transportation Services, Inc. (PRTS), a subsidiary of Coach USA, Inc., is looking HousekeeperRN ▶ Surgery . . .Environmental ...... Services ...... FT . .FT . . . . . Day Evenings for outgoing dependable, personable individuals who are looking to steer their way to a new Child Care Tech Child Care FT Days career that can take them places. Our drivers are respected and known for their outstanding Respiratory Therapist Cardiopulmonary FT Nights commitment to safety and superior customer service skills. PRN Positions are as needed, fill-in positions with no guarantee of hours. It’s all about the Journey… Registered Nurse Positions highlightedPACU in red are new this week.FT Days We recognize our drivers are key to our exceptional reputation and success because they Registered Nurse Positions highlightedSurgery in red are new this week.FT Days value safety as their number one priority along with their outstanding commitment to excellent RegisteredRN ▶ SurgeryNurse ...... Med/Surg ...... FT . .PRN . . . . . Day Varies customer service. If you are ready to make customer safety and satisfaction your number RN ▶ Surgery ...... FT ...... Day one priority…join our team! Housekeeping Environmental Serivces PRN Varies Our drivers get the most mileage with… PRN Positions are as needed, fill-in positions with no guarantee of hours. • Time based sign-on bonus: up to 1.5 % possible bonus after 1 year • Full-time and Part-time employment available PRN Positions are as needed, fill-in positions with no guarantee of hours. • You can be home every night or choose overnight travel PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT • $14.00 per hour while in training, first year earning potential of $35K to $50K www.conversehospital.com • Excellent health benefits at low cost for single coverage and 401K plan • Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off (after 1 year) Put Your Talent to Work: • No history of DUI/Impaired Driving Violations in the last 7 years • Must meet DOT physical qualifications www.conversehospital.com • Must pass Pre-employment essential function test & Pre-employment drug test www.conversehospital.com At Coach USA, our drivers are dedicated to more than just safety and quality service—they’re dedi- cated to people. 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